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User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this prod...
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Copyright © 2023 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...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction .......................................................................................4 1-1 Motherboard Layout ..........................................
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM5 M2 A_ CP VGA (Note) QFLED QFLASH_PLUS DP_HDMI USB_LAN DD R5 _A DD R5 _B M_BIOS AUDIO SA TA Realtek® PCIEX1 Gb...
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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 dischar...
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2-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B650 Memory Support for DDR5 5200/...
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USB CPU: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel - 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port on the back panel Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 po...
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Unique Features Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard ...
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2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 s...
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B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. jGently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. kCompletely lift u...
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C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for you...
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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, ...
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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...
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2-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 2) USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the U...
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HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to co...
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2-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 9) F_AUDIO 2) ATX 10) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_U32 4) SYS_FAN1/2 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 13) SPI_TPM 6) D_LED 14) BAT 7) LED_C 15) CLR_CMOS 8) M2A_CPU Rea...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 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 component...
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DEBUG PORT DE BU PO RT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. DEBUG When connecting a fan cable, be...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ F_ US B3 6) D_LED (Addressable LED Strip Header) The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1...
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F_USB30F_U F_F_ S3BSSS _SB F_USB3F 8) M2A_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports S...
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10) 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 assignm...
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11) 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...
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F_USB30 F_U F_ F_ F_USB3F 13) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) _0 You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. __B S_ Pin No. Definition Data Output Power (...
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15) 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...
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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)...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives Number of hard drives * (Number of hard drives/2) * Array Capacity Size of the smallest dr...
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Regulatory Notices United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Nam...
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