Gigabyte Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming 3 (rev.1.x) User Manual in English (version 1001)
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Elevate your build with the GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming 3 Motherboard, designed for high-performance computing and serious gamers. This technical manual is the essential resource for system integrators and advanced users, providing comprehensive instructions on hardware installation (CPU, memory, expansion cards) and in-depth guidance through BIOS setup routines. Use this guide to effectively troubleshoot components, understand internal connectors, and optimize your PC settings for peak performance.
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GA-AX370-Gaming 3
User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-AX37GM3-1001R
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GA-AX370-Gaming 3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-AX37GM3-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product...
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Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming 3 Motherboard GA-AX370-Gaming 3 Jan. 5, 2018 Jan. 5, 2018 Copyright © 2018 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are l...
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Table of Contents GA-AX370-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout .....................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .............................................
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GA-AX370-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FANATX_12V CPU_OPT KB_MS_USB3 DVI HDMI Socket AM4 SYS_FAN2 USB_DAC R_USB31 USB30_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 LED_C1 M_BIOS B_BIOS PCIEX1_1 GA-AX370-Gaming 3 DD R4 _4 PC...
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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 X370 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) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports ava...
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BIOS 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for Dual BIOS™ Pn P 1.0a, DMI 2.7, Wf M 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Unique Features Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP ...
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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 DS/SS - - DS/SS - - Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "-...
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USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 11) F_PANEL 2) ATX 12) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 13) BAT 4) SYS_FAN1/2 14) CLR_CMOS 5) CPU_OPT 15) F_USB30 6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) ASATA3 0/1 17) TPM 8) SATA3...
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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 DEBUG PORT 5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) DEBUG DEBUG The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof PORT PORT insertion...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F 9) 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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DEBUG PORT 10) 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 motherboar...
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12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assign...
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F_ US B3 F_ F_ F_ 15) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel tha...
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F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ F_USB3 F F_USB30 F_ U F_ F_ 18) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics F_USB3 card, and operating F_USB30 3 system are working prope...
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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/Pum...
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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) LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected ...
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USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. DAC-UP 2 Rear USB 2.0 (Output Voltage of USB 2.0 Port on the B...
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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...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 11.79 MB |
| Published | May 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start setting up the motherboard?
Read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for quick setup instructions.
Where can I find my motherboard's revision number?
The revision number will be labeled on your motherboard in the format of 'REV: X.X'.
How do I connect external devices safely?
Use the internal and back panel connectors carefully, following the chapter guides for installation.
What should I do if my equipment causes radio interference?
Try moving/relocating the receiving antenna, increasing distance from the source, or using a different circuit outlet.