MB Manual b550m-ds3h Ac 1701 e
MB Manual b550m-ds3h Ac 1701 e
B550M DS3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1701
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         website.
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                                        Table of Contents
Chapter 5 Appendix.......................................................................................................28
               5-1       Configuring a RAID Set................................................................................... 28
               Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 29
               Contact Us................................................................................................................. 32
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Chapter 1                       Product Introduction
1-1          Motherboard Layout
                                                                                   CPU_FAN
                                          ATX_12V
      KB_MS_USB
                                                                                                                                                                    LED_C2
                                                                                                                                                                             D_LED2
                                                               Socket AM4
DVI
                                                                                                                                                              ATX
      DP_HDMI
U32X4
                        M2_WIFI (Note)
                                                                                                                                                              BAT
USB_LAN SYS_FAN1
                                           LED_CPU
                                                          M_BIOS
      AUDIO
                                                                                                         DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
                                                                                                                                       DDR4_B2
                                                                                     M2A_CPU
110 80
PCIEX16
        Realtek®
                             PCIEX1
                                              B550M DS3H (AC)
        GbE LAN                                                                                                        AMD
                                                                                               M2B_SB
0 1 2 3
                                                    80                                                                 B550
                                                                                                                                                 SATA3
                                                                       iTE  ®
               CODEC         PCIEX4                                    Super I/O
                                                                                                            CLR_CMOS
                                                                                                                                                 QFLED
Temperature sensor
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Chapter 2               Hardware Installation
2-1      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 first 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 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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2-2      Product Specifications
      CPU              AMD Socket AM4, support for:
                         AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series Processors/
                         AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors/
                         AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors/
                         AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors
                         (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
      Chipset          AMD B550
      Memory           4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
                          of system memory
                       Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MT/s memory modules
                       Dual channel memory architecture
                       Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
                       Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
                       Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
                      	(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
      Onboard          Integrated Graphics Processor:
      Graphics           - 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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz
                                * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
                           -    1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
                                * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
                       Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
                       Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
      Audio            Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC
                                * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
                       High Definition Audio
                       2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
                                *	You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To
                                   configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without
  prior notice.
&& Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version
   of apps.
    https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut
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2-3      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.
         •• 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 specifications. It is not recommended
            that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
            standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
            specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
            card, memory, hard drive, etc.
                                                       A Small Triangle
                                                   Marking Denotes Pin
                                                     One of the Socket     AM4 CPU Socket
                                                        A Small Triangle
                                                   Marking Denotes CPU        AM4 CPU
                                                                Pin One
         Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up,
         or damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.
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2-4       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 Configuration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications 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_A1, DDR4_A2
    
Channel      B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2
 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.
                                                                                    DDR4_A1
                                                                                    DDR4_A2
                                                                                     DDR4_B1
                                                                                     DDR4_B2
          When installing a single memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR4_A2
          or DDR4_B2 socket.
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2-5     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.
 Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
 2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
 3. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot.
 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
 6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
    expansion card(s).
 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
PCIEX16 Slot
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2-6        Back Panel Connectors
                                                                              (Note 4)
(Note 3)
(Note 1)   The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2)   For AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors only.
(Note 3)   To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.
(Note 4)   Only for B550M DS3H AC.
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SMA Antenna Connectors (Note 4)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
         Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
         signal reception.
        LAN Port
                              Off          10 Mbps data rate
       Mic In/Center/Subwoofer                                                             a                   a
       Speaker Out
       Front Panel Line Out/                                                                                   a
       Side Speaker Out
              You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure
              7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
              && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.
                   https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/698/realtek1220-audio.html
          •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from
             your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
          •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
             prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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2-7    Internal Connectors
1 3 7
                                                                                     10
                     4
                     6
                     9
                     9
                                                                                     8
11 7 5 16 15 14 13 17 12 4 18
                                      ATX_12V:
                                       Pin No.   Definition                 Pin No.   Definition
         5                       8        1      GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)    5      +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
         1                       4        2      GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)    6      +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
                  ATX_12V                 3      GND                           7      +12V
                                          4      GND                           8      +12V
                                       ATX:
             12             24         Pin No.   Definition             Pin No.       Definition
                                          1      3.3V                     13          3.3V
                                          2      3.3V                     14          -12V
                                          3      GND                      15          GND
                                          4      +5V                      16          PS_ON (soft On/Off)
                                          5      GND                      17          GND
                                          6      +5V                      18          GND
                                          7      GND                      19          GND
                                          8      Power Good               20          NC
                                          9      5VSB (stand by +5V)      21          +5V
                                         10      +12V                     22          +5V
                                         11      +12V (Only for 2x12-pin 23           +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
             1              13                   ATX)
                                          12     3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24           GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
                                                 ATX)
                   ATX
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                                                                                                    B
                                                                                               SYS_FAN2
                                                 F
_ _B _ S _
                                                                                                                              U
                           _ F
_0
_0
                                                                                                                                                                      _ F
     _
                                                                                                                              _3
                                  •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
                                     overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
                                  •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
                                                                             _
                                                                                                                                                                     _0        F
                       5) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)
                           The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating
                           of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.
                                                                         1                                                     2      Data
                                                                                  D_LED1                    D_LED2             3      No Pin
                                                                                                                               4      GND
                                                  B              S S_F       B_
                                                                                                                            Connect your addressable LED
                                                                                                                            strip to the header. The power pin
                     _
F_USB30 3
                                                                                                    Addressable
                                                                                                                            of the LED strip must be connected
                                                                                                                            to Pin 1 of the addressable LED_3
                                                                                                          S S_F
                                                                                   F                LED Strip
                                                           _                                                                                                               U
                                                                                   S F_
                                                                                                                            LED strip.
                                                                                                          B
                                                                                                                                                         F_USB3
                     _
                                   For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of
                                   GIGABYTE's website.
                                   Before installing
                                           F_USB3 the devices,  be sure
                                                            F_USB30 3 to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
                 B_
                                   cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
B
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                                                                                                                                                              B_
                                                                                   _
_
                             _
6) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header)
   The header can be used to connect a CPU cooler LED strip or a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B),
   with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
                                                                             1
                                                                                  Pin No.   Definition
                                                                                     1      12V
                                          1                                          2      G
                                              LED_C1                LED_C2           3      R
                                        DEBUG
                                                                                     4      B
                                        PORT
           For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of
           GIGABYTE's website.
           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.
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B3 F
       S _
                                                                   _0
                                                  _ F
                   8) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
                      The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
                      1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support
             S _      RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring
                      a RAID array.
                                                                   _ F
                                                          _0        F
                                                                         SATA3
                                                     _3        U
                      PORT
                      DEBUG
                      note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA
                      PORT
                      hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions
                      DEBUG
                                                                                                                           M2A_CPU
                                                                   110                    80
                                                                                                                               M2B_SB
                                                                                               80
                      Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
                      Step 1:
                      Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then install the mounting clip first.
                      Step 2:
                      Pull the clip's tab up and out of the mounting hole. Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.
                      Step 3:
                      Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it by pressing the clip's tab into the mounting hole.
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10) 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 CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
           Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
           instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
           different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
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    12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
           Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
           on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
           before connecting the cables.
PLED+
PW+
SPEAK+
                                                                                                                  SPEAK-
                                                                                                PLED-
PW-
                                                                                                                  NC
                                                                                                                  NC
    F_ U                                                                     F_             2                                       20          F_
                                                                                            1                                       19
                                                                                                      CI+
                                                                                                      HD-
RES+
                                                                                                                        PWR_LED+
                                                                                                                        PWR_LED-
                                                                                                                        PWR_LED-
                                                                                                  CI-
                                                                                                 HD+
                                                                                                RES-
                                                                                         Hard Drive Reset               Power LED
                                                                                        Activity LED Switch
                                                                                                                Chassis Intrusion
                                                                                                                Header
           •• PW (Power Switch):
              Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your _
              system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and     B
              search for "Settings\Platform Power"
                                             S        for more information).
           •• SPEAK (Speaker):
                                                                  1 2 3
                                                      1 2 3
              Connects to the speaker on the 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 detected at system startup.
                                                              1 2 3
                                                                                                                S B_
           •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):       1 2 3
                                                                                                                    B
              Connects
                  S      to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
              is reading or writing data.
           •• RES (Reset Switch):
              Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
              if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.                                      _ S
           •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):
                                                                                                                  S_
              Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
                                                                                                                   _
              been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.                 B
           •• NC: No connection.
                                                                                                                                                 _ U
                B SS     S                                        U                                                                              _
3
                                                                                         _ _         3                                             B
                                                                                                                                             F_USB3 F
                    The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
                    reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
                      S F
                    front panel module to this header,
                                                 _     make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are
                    matched correctly.
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                                                                                                          _    _B                        _              S _
13) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)
   The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For
   purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
   dealer.
                                                                            1             10
F_USB30 F_ U
20 11
                                                                                 9    1
                                                                                10    2
                                                                        S        _
                                                                                                                            S F
          Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
          from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
                                                                                                                   B_
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              1
                  1 2 3
      1 2 3
                                                                                        S B_               1      NDCD-           6       NDSR-
    2 3
                                                                         9                   1
                                                                                           B               2      NSIN            7       NRTS-
                                                                        10                      2
                                                                                                           3      NSOUT           8       NCTS-
                                                                                                           4      NDTR-           9       NRI-
                                                                                                           5      GND            10       No Pin
                                                                                         _ S
                                                                                         S_
                                                                                          _
                                                                                            B
                                                                                         _ U
                  U                                                                      _                                                                       F
                                    _ _     3                                              B
F_USB3 F
_ _B _ S _
_ S F_
B S S_F B_
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                                                         _                   F                                                                         _3         U
17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
   Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
   the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal
          •• Always turn off your computer 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 (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's
             website for more information).
QFLED
QFLASH_PLUS
           For how to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's
           website.
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 Chapter 3               BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the 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 <Delete> 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 allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
  •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
     and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of
GIGABYTE's website and search for "BIOS Update Utilities."
          •• 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 BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
          •• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system
             instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
             failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
          •• Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS
             Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear
             the CMOS values.
&& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring BIOS Setup.
     https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/954/amd500-bios.html
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Startup Screen:
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys
Function Keys:
<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
   Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<END>: Q-FLASH
   Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.
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Chapter 4                Installing the Operating System and Drivers
4-1      Operating System Installation
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver
during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install
all required drivers from the GIGABYTE APP Center to ensure system performance and compatibility. If the
operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the OS installation
process, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1:
Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall
Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB
thumb drive.
Step 2:
Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you
to load the driver appears, select Browse.
Step 3:
Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first
and click Next to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Finally,
continue the OS installation.
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4-2       Drivers Installation
After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking
if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to
proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install
Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.)
When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept> to install APP Center. On the APP
Center screen, select the drivers and applications you want to install and click Install.
Before the installation, make sure the system is connected to the Internet.
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Chapter 5               Appendix
5-1      Configuring a RAID Set
RAID Levels
                                  RAID 0                       RAID 1                      RAID 10
 Minimum Number of
                                    ≥2                            2                            4
 Hard Drives
                         Number of hard drives *                                  (Number of hard drives/2) *
 Array Capacity                                        Size of the smallest drive
                         Size of the smallest drive                                Size of the smallest drive
 Fault Tolerance                     No                           Yes                         Yes
An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set with a SATA hard drive.
&& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array.
    https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/313/am4-raid.html?m=sw
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Regulatory Notices
                          United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/
IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's
recommended limits.
Antenna use:                                                                     damage to this device. The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated              this device is 6dBi in order tocomply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25-to
antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm)           5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation. To
or more from the body of all persons.                                            comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a
Explosive Device Proximity Warning                                               minimum distance of 20cm, or the minimum separation distance allowed
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network       by the module approval, from the body of all persons.
device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment             Attention: l'utilisation d'un réseau sans fil IEEE802.11a est restreinte à
unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.                une utilisation en intérieur à cause du fonctionnement dansla bande de
Antenna Warning                                                                  fréquence 5.15-5.25 GHz. Industry Canada requiert que ce produit soit
The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain antennas.            utilisé à l'intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande de fréquence 5.15-5.25 GHz
                                                                                 afin de réduire les possibilités d'interférences nuisibles aux canaux
Use On Aircraft Caution                                                          co-existants des systèmes de transmission satellites. Les radars de
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of           puissances ont fait l'objet d'une allocation primaire de fréquences dans
radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with      les bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz et 5.65-5.85 GHz. Ces stations radar peuvent
critical aircraft instruments.                                                   créer des interférences avec ce produit et/ou lui être nuisible. Le gain
Other Wireless Devices                                                           d'antenne maximum permissible pour une utilisation avec ce produit
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the           est de 6 dBi afin d'être conforme aux limites de puissance isotropique
documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices          rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) applicable dans les bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz
in the wireless network.                                                         et 5.725-5.85 GHz en fonctionnement point-à-point. Pour se conformer aux
                                                                                 conditions d'exposition de RF toutes les antennes devraient être localisées
Canada, Canada-Industry Notice:                                                  à une distance minimum de 20 cm, ou la distance de séparation minimum
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS                     permise par l'approbation du module, du corps de toutes les personnes.
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and                                  Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that        using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
may cause undesired operation of the device.                                     the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Canada d'Industrie de RSS                   to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so that
permis-exempt. L'utilisation est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes:        the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et           necessary for successful communication.
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage    Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.                          radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal
Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted        (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le
to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15-to 5.25-GHz frequency             but de réduire les risques de brouillage radio électrique à l'intention des
range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the          autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte
frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for              que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power          l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25-to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to
5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or
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European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity                                CE Declaración de conformidad
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic             Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU,           Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC 2014/30/EU, Directiva de
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS           bajo voltaje 2014/35/EU, Directiva de equipamentos de rádio 2014/53/EU,
directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement.                         Directiva RoHS 2011/65/EU y la Declaración 2015/863.
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential             El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
requirements of the Directives.                                                 europeas armonizadas.
European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the                    CE Dichiarazione di conformità
European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement                 I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous              Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).              bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva di apparecchiature radio 2014/53/
The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS              UE, Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863.
requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to             La conformità con tali direttive viene valutata utilizzando gli Standard
develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.        europei armonizzati applicabili.
European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic                     Deklaracja zgodności UE Unii Europejskiej
Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement                                            Urządzenie jest zgodne z następującymi dyrektywami: Dyrektywa
GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/        kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej 2014/30/UE, Dyrektywa
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive.         niskonapięciowej 2014/35/UE, Dyrektywa urządzeń radiowych 2014/53/
The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and           UE, Dyrektywa RoHS 2011/65/UE i dyrektywa2015/863.
disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under         Niniejsze urządzenie zostało poddane testom i stwierdzono jego zgodność
the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and         z wymaganiami dyrektywy.
disposed of properly.
                                                                                ES Prohlášení o shodě
WEEE Symbol Statement                                                           Toto zařízení splňuje požadavky Směrnice o Elektromagnetické
         The symbol shown below is on the product or on its                     kompatibilitě 2014/30/EU, Směrnice o Nízkém napětí 2014/35/EU,
         packaging, which indicates that this product must not be               Směrnice o rádiových zařízeních 2014/53/EU, Směrnice RoHS 2011/65/
         disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be            EU a 2015/863.
         taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the            Tento produkt byl testován a bylo shledáno, že splňuje všechny základní
         treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.               požadavky směrnic.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment          EK megfelelőségi nyilatkozata
for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household      A termék megfelelnek az alábbi irányelvek és szabványok
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of        követelményeinek, azok a kiállításidőpontjában érvényes, aktuális
environmentally safe recycling.                                                 változatában: EMC irányelv 2014/30/EU, Kisfeszültségű villamos
                                                                                berendezésekre vonatkozó irányelv 2014/35/EU, rádióberendezések
Battery Information                                                             irányelv 2014/53/EU, RoHS irányelv 2011/65/EU és 2015/863.
European Union—Disposal and recycling information
GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in some regions)                          Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ
                                                                                Είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις διατάξεις των παρακάτω Οδηγιών
                                                                                της Ευρωπαϊκής Κοινότητας: Οδηγία 2014/30/ΕΕ σχετικά με την
                                                                                ηλεκτρομαγνητική συμβατότητα, Οοδηγία χαμηλή τάση 2014/35/EU,
                                                                                Οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ σε ραδιοεξοπλισμό, Οδηγία RoHS 2011/65/ΕΕ
                                                                                και 2015/863.
This symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be            Η συμμόρφωση με αυτές τις οδηγίες αξιολογείται χρησιμοποιώντας τα
disposed of with household waste. You must use the public collection            ισχύοντα εναρμονισμένα ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα.
system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local
regulations.
End of Life Directives-Recycling
            The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging,       D33006
                                                                                 RoHS
             which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with
             other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
             collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection,
             recycling and disposal procedure.
Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l'Union européenne (UE)
Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l'UE
suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive
Basse Tension 2014/35/UE, directive équipements radioélectriques
2014/53/UE, la directive RoHS II 2011/65/UE & la déclaration 2015/863.
La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes
européennes harmonisées applicables.
European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung
Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien:
EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU,
Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt
und die 2015/863 Erklärung.
Die Konformität mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung der
entsprechenden Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.
CE declaração de conformidade
Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva
CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE e a declaração 2015/863.
A conformidade com estas diretivas é verificada utilizando as normas
europeias harmonizadas.
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European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement:
   This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
   This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States.
   The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
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