Gigabyte Motherboard GA-AB350-Gaming (rev.1.x) User Manual - English (version 1001)
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This comprehensive manual is the definitive guide for the GA-AB350-Gaming Motherboard. It is designed for PC builders and power users who need detailed instructions covering every aspect of system assembly and configuration. The document provides step-by-step walkthroughs on hardware installation, including CPU mounting, memory population, and connecting internal/back panel peripherals. Furthermore, it guides you through advanced BIOS setup settings—from chipset management to power optimization—ensuring your new motherboard is installed and fine-tuned for peak performance right out of the box.
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GA-AB350-Gaming
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-AB35GM-1001R
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GA-AB350-Gaming User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-AB35GM-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product ar...
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Motherboard GA-AB350-Gaming Motherboard GA-AB350-Gaming Feb. 10, 2017 Feb. 10, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are leg...
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Table of Contents GA-AB350-Gaming Motherboard Layout ........................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ............................................
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GA-AB350-Gaming Motherboard Layout CPU_FANATX_12V KB_MS_USB Socket AM4 HDMI ATX R_USB30 R_USB31 M2 F_ USB30_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 M_BIOS B_BIOS DD R4 _4 PCIEX1 GA-AB350-Gaming DD R4 _2 Realtek® DD R4 _3 ...
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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 dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications 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 syst...
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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 av...
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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 specificatio...
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1-3 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.) A...
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Dual Channel Memory Configurations 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) ...
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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. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The US...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 10) F_PANEL 2) ATX 11) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 12) BAT 4) SYS_FAN1/2 13) CLR_CMOS 5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 14) F_USB30 6) ASATA3 0/1 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 16) TPM 8)...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG DE BU DEBUG PO RT 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...
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DEBUG PORT 5) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers) DEBUG DEBUG The fan/pump headers are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting PORT PORT a fan c...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 8) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the AMD Chipset. Please note that an ...
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DEBUG PORT 9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard...
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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Mak...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ 13) 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 sc...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ 16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LCLK LAD0 B S_ GND GND LFRAME NC No P...
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Chapter 2 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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Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to...
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AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Dis...
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Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to M...
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Smart Fan 5 Settings Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed contr...
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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 Sel...
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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 boo...
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SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disable...
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Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled ...
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2-5 Peripherals AMD CPU f TPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Enabled) Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) Legacy USB Sup...
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Trusted Computing 2.0 Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) NVMe Configuration Display...
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2-6 Chipset IOMMU 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 disabl...
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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...
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Er P Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Resume by Alarm, PME even...
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2-8 Save & Exit Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return...
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Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2...
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4. On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press <Enter>. ...
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3-2 Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) After installing the operating ...
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthoriz...
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea...
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Market...
Manual Details
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 11.55 MB |
| Published | May 21, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find product details beyond this manual?
Visit GIGABYTE's website at http://www.gigabyte.com.
How do I check my motherboard's revision number?
The revision number is labeled as 'REV: X.X.' on the board, for example, 'REV: 1.0'.
What should I read first when setting up the product?
Read the Quick Installation Guide or carefully review the User's Manual.
How do I troubleshoot radio frequency interference?
Try reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing separation, or connecting to a different circuit outlet.