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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentation: User Manual: detailed information & steps about the installation, configuration and use of this product (e.g.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this user's guide: NOTE! Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. CAUTION! Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. WARNING! Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Warnings and Cautions Before installing, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) CAUTION! ESD CAN DAMAGE DRIVES, BOARDS, AND OTHER PARTS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES AT AN ESD WORKSTATION. IF ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, PROVIDE SOME ESD PROTECTION BY WEARING AN ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP AT- TACHED TO CHASSIS GROUND -- ANY UNPAINTED METAL SURFACE -- ON YOUR SERVER WHEN HANDLING PARTS.
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CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly or with an incorrect type. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used bat- teries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. More- over, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard/system contain numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
Product Specifications NOTE: We reserve the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Mini-Tower 375 x 198 x 370 mm Dimension Socket Security AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Processors ...
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Expansion Slot 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot; integrated in CPU 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x4) slot; integrated in chipset 1 x PCIe x1 (Gen3 x1) slot; integrated in chipset Socket Security 2 x M.2 slot for storage: ...
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Power Supply 1 x 500W PSU 80 PLUS Bronze Socket Security AC Input: - 100-240V~; 7-3A, 50-60Hz DC Output: - Max. 500W +12V/ 41.66A +5V/ 20A +3.3V/ 20A +5Vsb/ 2.5A System Realtek® DASH Remote Management Management Power state settings (on, off, restart, hibernate, or sleep) ...
Chapter 2 System Appearance Front View No. Description Description USB 3.2 Ports Power Button The function of 1394 Port is disabled Hard Drives Status LED Line Out Port Reset Button Mic In Port System Appearance - 15 -...
Rear View No. Description Description Power Supply Module Cord Socket GbE LAN Port #1 Display Port USB 2.0 Port x 4 Antenna Ports Line In Port (Blue) HDMI 2.1 Port Line Out Port (Green) USB 3.2 Type A Port x 2 Mic In Port (Pink) GbE LAN Port #2 PCIe Card Bay...
Rear Panel System LAN LEDs Name Color Status Description Yellow 1 Gbps data rate 1GbE Speed Green 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Link between system and network or no access Green 1GbE Link / Blink Data transmission or reception is occurring. Activity LED No data transmission or reception is occurring.
Chapter 3 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself.
Removing and Installing the Chassis Cover Before you remove or install the chassis cover • Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Follow these instructions to remove/install the chassis cover: Remove the screw securing the chassis cover. Slide the cover towards the rear of the system and then remove the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
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. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
3-3-2 Installing the Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow these instructions to install the Memory: Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Installing the PCI Expansion Card • Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to installing a PCIe card.
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the hard disk drive: • Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. • The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. •...
Installing and Removing the M.2 SSD Module Follow the steps below to install an optional M.2 SSD module on your motherboard. Step1. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the slot. Step2. Secure it with the screw, tightening as necessary to fasten the M.2 SSD module in place. Installing and Removing the M.2 WiFi Module Follow the steps below to install a M.2 WiFi module on your motherboard.
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Item Description Audio Connectors GbE LAN Port #1 (Top)/USB 2.0 Ports (Bottom) GbE LAN Port #2 (Top)/USB 2.0 Ports (Bottom) USB 3.2 Ports (Type A) HDMI 2.1 Port Display Port 2x4 Pin 12V Power Connector CPU Fan Connector 2x12 Pin Main Power Connector Battery Socket SATA III 6Gb/s Connector #0/#1 SATA III 6Gb/s Connector #2/#3...
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters, loading the operating system etc. The BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
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Main This setup page includes all the items of the standard compatible BIOS. Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) ...
The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
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Parameter Description BIOS Information Project Name Displays the project name information. BIOS Version Displays version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. LAN# MAC Address (Note1) Displays LAN MAC address information.
Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 34 -...
5-2-1 DASH Configuration Parameter Description Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) Configuration RTL8111 ID Displays the vendor ID information. RealManage Implementation Guide Displays the utility version. version Enable/Disable RealMange Firmware Control. RealMange Firmware Control (Note) Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable/Disable DASH Support.
5-2-2 MCTP Configuration Parameter Description Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP) Configuration Enable/Disable MCTP Support. MCTP Support (Note) Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable/Disable PLDM Support for SMBios. PLDM for SMBIOS Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. PLDM for BIOS Control and Enable/Disable PLDM Support for BIOS Control.
5-2-3 Trusted Computing Parameter Description Options available: AMD CPU ftPM, Route to SPI TPM. Default AMD fTPM switch setting is Route to SPI TPM. TPM 2.0 Device Found Firmware Version Displays the firmware version information. Vendor Displays the vendor information. Enable/Disable BIOS support for security device.
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Parameter Description Schedule an operation for the security device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change Pending operation the state of a security device. Options available: None, TPM Clear. Default setting is None. Enable/Disable platform hierarchy. Platform Hierarchy Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
5-2-5 Super IO Configuration Description Parameter Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Displays the super IO chip information Serial Port 1 Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Configuration BIOS Setup - 40 -...
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5-2-5-1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Description Parameter Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable/Disable the Serial Port (COM). When set to Enabled allows you to configure the Serial port 1 settings. When set to Disabled, displays no Serial Port (Note1) configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
5-2-6 Hardware Monitor Parameter Description CPU FAN Fail Warning Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. SYS FAN1/2/3 Fail Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Warning Options available: Full Speed, Standard Mode. Default setting is Standard CPU FAN Speed Control Mode.
5-2-7 S5 RTC Wake Settings Parameter Description Enable/Disable system wake on alarm event. Options available: Disabled, Fixed Time. When Fixed Time is selected, Wake System from S5 system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 43 -...
5-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection Parameter Description Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console COM Console redirection enables the users to manage the system from a remote Redirection (Note) location. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
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Parameter Description Parity – A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. – Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. – Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd. –...
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Parameter Description Legacy Console Redirection Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Redirection COM Port – Selects a COM port for Legacy serial redirection. Resolution – Selects the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. Legacy Console Redirection –...
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Parameter Description Flow Control EMS – Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can Serial Port for Out-of-Band be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a 'start' EMS Console Redirection signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
5-2-9 CPU Configuration Description Parameter CPU Configuration Displays the module version information. Module Version Displays the AGESA version information. AGESA Version Enable/Disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. PSS Support Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: PState 0, PState 1, PState 2.
5-2-11 CSM Configuration Parameter Description Compatibility Support Module Configuration Enable/Disable CSM support. CSM Support (Note) Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. CSM16 Module Version Displays the module version information. Options available: Upon Request, Always. Default setting is Upon GateA20 Active Request.
5-2-14 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration Parameter Description Offboard SATA Controller Displays the information on your PCIe SATA controllers/ PCIe SSD if Configuration installed. BIOS Setup - 53 -...
5-2-15 SATA Configuration Parameter Description Displays the installed HDD devices information. System will automatically SATA Configuration detect HDD type. BIOS Setup - 54 -...
Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. There are two types of passwords that you can set: • Administrator Password Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. •...
5-4-1 Secure Boot The Secure Boot submenu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 (or above) operating ® system. Parameter Description System Mode Displays if the system is in User mode or Setup mode. Enable/ Disable the Secure Boot function. Secure Boot Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
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Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Please note that this item is configurable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Key Provision – Allows to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when system is in Setup Mode.
Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Description Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting.
Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press <Enter>. Parameter Description Save Options Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Save Changes and Reset Options available: Yes, No.
BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard) 5-7-1 PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed. Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available...