Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H Manual

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    GA-A320M-S2H User's Manual Rev. 1201 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.
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    at: https://www.gigabyte.com 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
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    GA-A320M-S2H 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 Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS
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    AMD A320 CI F_USB30 SPDIF_O TPM F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_USB1 F_PANEL DDR4_2 DDR4_1 012 3 SATA3 SATA3 Box Contents 55 GA-A320M-S2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items
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    electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified 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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    ŠŠ AM4 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 A320 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
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    panel ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler
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    Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Fast Boot - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet
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    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
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    DDR4_1 Due to CPU limitations, read 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. 1-6 Back Panel
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    port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In (Pink back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. ••
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    the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
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    1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all
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    motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU 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
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    to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 110 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for
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    of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High
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    chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is the USB froB_nt panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel. 1 _S 1
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    17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 NC 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the
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    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 -
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    battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash
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    this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values CPU being installed. (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
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    halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting
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    Advanced 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
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    monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump
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    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 BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format
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    as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE
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    set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS
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    other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM.  Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings
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    the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in
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    Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables
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    Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing Enable (M2F_32G Connector) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the CPU. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable (SATA3 0, 1,
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    cancel the password, press on this item. When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX
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    on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && Wake on LAN Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Event Timer Enables
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    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 a device to boot immediately. Press on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system
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    will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter
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    Utility". Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. 2. To create a new array, press being installed. Then follow the on-screen instructions to specify the array size. You can drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility
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    , first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right
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    Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: GA-A320M-S2H accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage your household waste disposal service or where you purchased
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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-A320M-S2H
User's Manual
Rev. 1201