Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 User Manual
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GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-AX37MG3-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 Jan. 5, 2018 Jan. 5, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 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 - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 4
SATA3 0 1 2 3 F_AUDIO LPT COMA COMB TPM F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 motherboard 55 I/O Shield 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 M.2 screw(s) 55 User's Manual 55 M.2 standoff(s) 55 Four SATA cables * The box contents above are for reference only - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 5
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 6
Socket: - AMD Ryzen™ processor - AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD X370 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 7
Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠŠ CPU: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install. - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 8
to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 9
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 supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 10
DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR4_1 DS/SS - DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 11
your operating system.) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 12
1-7 Internal Connectors 41 3 2 7 5 8 6 10 17 11 16 15 14 13 12 4 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) ASATA3 0/1 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3 7) BAT 8) M2F_32G 9) F_PANEL 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_USB30 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) TPM 15) COMA/COMB 16) LPT 17) CLR_CMOS Read the following - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 13
design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 14
compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 1 ASATA3 1 0 G.QBOFM G.QBOFM SATA3 0 2 13 - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 15
M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and supports SATA RAID configuration through the AMD Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID array. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 16
switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects audio cBable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 17
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 18
G.QBOFM DEBUG PORT 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 LCLK 11 LAD0 2 GND 12 GND 19 1 3 LFRAME 13 NC 20 2 4 No Pin 14 NC 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 19
computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 19 - - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 20
and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 21
Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Performance Boost Ratio (Note) Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 21 - - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 22
the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 23
the BIOS Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 24
or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 25
settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 26
Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 27
OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 28
Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Enabled) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. Off Disables this function. On Enables this function. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 29
`` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 (Onboard COMA Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Serial Port 2 (Onboard COMB Connector) Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 30
IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will Enable (ASATA3 0, 1 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the CPU. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable (SATA3 0, 1, 2, 3 - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 31
2-7 Power && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 32
&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 33
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 34
RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 35
C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip the hard drives being installed. Then follow the on-screen instructions to specify the array size. You can select All available GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 35 - - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 36
the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 36 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 37
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 38
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Gigabyte GA-AX370M-Gaming 3 | User Manual - Page 39
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-AX370M-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-AX37MG3-1001R