Gigabyte Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 (rev.1.x) User Manual - English (version 1003)
Summary
The essential guide for the GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard, designed for PC enthusiasts and builders requiring comprehensive system setup knowledge. This manual details every aspect of installation, providing step-by-step instructions on mounting components like CPUs and RAM, connecting internal headers, and installing expansion cards. Comprehensive sections cover initial hardware setup and advanced BIOS configuration, including M.I.T., chipset settings, power management, and configuring RAID arrays. Use this resource to successfully build, upgrade, and optimize your high-performance PC system.
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GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-AB35MG3-1003R
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GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-AB35MG3-1003R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this produc...
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Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Feb. 17, 2017 Feb. 17, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual a...
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Table of Contents GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...............................................
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GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN VG KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V Socket AM4 ATX R_USB30 R_USB31 USB30_LAN M2 F_ BAT B_BIOS M_BIOS AUDIO GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 PCIEX16 Realtek® DD R4 _4 Gb E LAN...
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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 AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD B350 Memory 4 x D...
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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 2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS - - DS/SS - - 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -&q...
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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) SPDIF_O 2) ATX 11) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 12) F_USB30 4) SYS_FAN1/2 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) ASATA3 0/1 14) TPM 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3 15) COMA/COMB 7) BAT 16) LPT 8) M2F_32G ...
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DEBUG PORT DE BU PO RT DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) DEBUG DEBUG With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable po...
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5/6) ASATA3 0/1, SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG DEBUG The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA PORT PORT 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA ...
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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 supports SATA RAID configuration through the AMD Chipset. Please note th...
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9) 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 assignme...
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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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14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LCLK LAD0 GND GND LFRAME NC No Pin NC LRESET SB3V NC SERI...
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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...
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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 Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. ...
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Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control. Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. Fan Con...
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System Time Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use <Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <...
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Full Screen LOGO 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: Enabled) Fast Boot Enables o...
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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 function. Off Disables this f...
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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 ser...
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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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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) D...
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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 | 10.61 MB |
| Published | May 21, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my motherboard model revision?
The revision number is indicated as 'REV: X.X.', for example, 'REV: 1.0'.
What is included in the standard box contents?
The box typically includes the GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 motherboard, four SATA cables, a board driver disk, an I/O Shield, and the User's Manual.
Where can I find product details or technical support?
Product details or technical questions can be found on GIGABYTE's website at http://www.gigabyte.com
Are there instructions for installing components like memory or chips?
Yes, the manual has dedicated chapters and sections for topics such as 'Installing the Memory,' 'Installing the CPU,' and 'Installing an Expansion Card'.