GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 User manual

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GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-AB35MG3-1001R

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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:
Motherboard
GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
Feb. 17, 2017
Feb. 17, 2017
Motherboard
GA-AB350M-Gaming 3

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Table of Contents
GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 10
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 24
2-4 BIOS............................................................................................................... 25
2-5 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Chipset........................................................................................................... 30
2-7 Power............................................................................................................. 31
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................34
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet.................................................................................. 34
3-2 DriversInstallation.......................................................................................... 36
RegulatoryStatements.............................................................................................. 37
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 40

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GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual
* 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.
Socket AM4
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
ATX_12V
ATX
USB30_LAN
R_USB31
R_USB30
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
HDMI
AMDB350
F_AUDIO
PCIEX4
BAT
F_PANEL
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
SPDIF_O
F_USB1
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB2
LPT TPM
0 2 1 3
F_USB30
SATA3
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR4_2 DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
M_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
M2F_32G
Realtek®
GbE LAN
ASATA3 0 1
42
6080
110
COMA COMB
DVI VGA

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 AM4 Socket:
- AMDRyzen™processor
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
Chipset AMDB350
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforDDR42667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
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
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1xD-Subport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
 - 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
 - 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4version.
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio Realtek®ALC887 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomodule
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN Realtek®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)(Note)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(ThePCIEX16slotconformstoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)(Note)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
 (ThePCIEX4andPCIEX1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)
Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
x4 (Note)/x2SSDsupport)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10
 * Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA
connectors.
(Note) ActualsupportmayvarybyCPU.
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USB Chipset:
 - 2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel
- 2xUSB3.1Gen1ports(availablethroughtheinternalUSBheader)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
theinternalUSBheaders)
CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 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 M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
2 x serial port headers
1 x parallel port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1xD-Subport
1xDVI-Dport
1xHDMIport
2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1xRJ-45port
3xaudiojacks(LineIn,LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
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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
- 3DOSD
- AutoGreen
- AmbientLED
- BIOS Setup
- Cloud Station
- Color Temperature
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
cFosSpeed
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Support for Windows 7 64-bit
* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite
and install it before installing Windows 7.
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.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)oftheCPUsocketandtheCPU.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
DenotesPinOneofthe
Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
DenotesCPUPinOne
1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
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.
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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
D-Sub Port
TheD-Subportsupportsa15-pinD-Subconnectorandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).ConnectamonitorthatsupportsD-Sub
connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connectamonitorthatsupports
DVI-Dconnectiontothisport.
HDMI Port
TheHDMIportisHDCPcompliantandsupportsDolbyTrueHDandDTSHD
MasterAudio formats.Italso supportsupto 192KHz/24bit8-channel LPCM
audiooutput.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupported
resolutionis 4096x2160@24 Hz,butthe actual resolutions supportedaredependent on the monitor
being used.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets.
Foroptimumperformance,whenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,besureto
installthemintheDDR4_1andDDR4_2sockets.
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
(Note) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
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