GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B560M DS3H AC User manual

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B560M DS3HB560M DS3H AC
B560M DS3H AC
B560M DS3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
B560M DS3H AC/B560M DS3H Motherboard Layout.....................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 11
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 22
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 23
2-3 Smart Fan 6 .................................................................................................. 24
2-4 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 25
2-5 Tweaker.......................................................................................................... 26
2-6 Settings .......................................................................................................... 31
2-7 System Info. ................................................................................................... 36
2-8 Boot................................................................................................................ 37
2-9 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................41
3-1 Installing Intel®Optane™Memory and Storage Management ........................ 41
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 42
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................... 43
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 46

Box Contents
5B560M DS3H AC or B560M DS3H motherboard
5Motherboard driver disc 5Two SATA cables
5User's Manual 5I/O Shield
5Two antennas k5M.2 screws
MOnly for the B560M DS3H. kOnly for the B560M DS3H AC.
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B560M DS3H AC/B560M DS3H Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
KB_MS_USB
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN1 ATX
B560M DS3H AC/B560M DS3H
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
BAT
ATX_12V_2X4
CODEC CLR_CMOS
U32_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
iTE®
Super I/O
Realtek®
GbE LAN
LED_C1 F_USB1 SYS_FAN3
SPI_TPM F_PANEL
SATA3 1 0
3 2
SATA3 5
4
DVI M
VGA M
80
60
60
80 110
M_BIOS
LPT M
QFLASH_PLUS
F_U32
U32C
U32
M2A_SB
M2P_CPU
DDR4_A2 DDR4_A1 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
D_LED1
M2_WIFIk
SYS_FAN2
F_USB2
QFLED
PCIEX1_2
DP_HDMI
COM M
USB 2.0 Hub
LGA1200
Intel®B560
Temperature sensor

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU LGA1200 package:
- 11th Generation Intel®Core™i9 processors/Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®
Core™i5 processors
- 10th Generation Intel®Core™i9 processors/Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®
Core™i5 processors/Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/
Intel®Celeron®processors*
* Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel®Smart Cache, Intel®Celeron®G5xx5 family.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®B560 Express Chipset
Memory 11th Generation Intel®Core™i9/i7/i5 processors:
- Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
10th Generation Intel®Core™i9/i7 processors:
- Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
10th Generation Intel®Core™i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron®processors:
- Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HD Graphics support:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz M
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz M
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
* When the D-Sub port and DisplayPort are connected at the same time, images will
output from the DisplayPort only.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
(GraphicsspecicationsmayvarydependingonCPUsupport.)
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time M
Audio Realtek®Audio CODEC
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,you needtoopen theaudiosoftware andselect
Deviceadvancedsettings>PlaybackDevicetochangethedefaultsettingrst.
LAN Realtek®GbE LAN chip (1000/100 Mbit)
MOnly for the B560M DS3H. kOnly for the B560M DS3H AC.
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Wireless
Communication
Module k
AzureWave Wi-Fi AW-CB304NF (Realtek®RTL8821CE)
- WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 4.2
- Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCIEX1 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SSD support) (M2P_CPU) (Note)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/
x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
Intel®Optane™Memory Ready
* System Acceleration with Intel®Optane™Memory enabled on the M2P_CPU connector only.
USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C®port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI
2.0 module only)
1 x serial port header M
1 x parallel port header M
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
MOnly for the B560M DS3H. kOnly for the B560M DS3H AC.
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Back Panel
Connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) k
1 x D-Sub port M
1 x DVI-D port M
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB Type-C®port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1x256Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
MOnly for the B560M DS3H. kOnly for the B560M DS3H AC.
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Bundled
Software
Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek®8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Operating
System Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest
version of apps.
B560M DS3HB560M DS3H AC
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1200 CPU
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1200 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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