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B660 DS3H AC
B660 DS3H AC DDR4
B660 DS3H AX DDR4
B660 DS3H DDR4
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
B660 DS3H AC
B660 DS3H AC
DDR4
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B660 DS3H AX
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  • Page 1 B660 DS3H AX B660 DS3H DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Box Contents ....................7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 Installing the Memory ..................16 Installing an Expansion Card .................
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Product Introduction Motherboard Layout LED_C2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_ D_LED2 USB20 CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 M2_WIFI LGA1700 HDMI U320G U32G2 USB_LAN B660 DS3H AC AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® PCIEX1_1 GbE LAN Intel B660 ® ® Super I/O PCIEX4 PCIEX1_3 CODEC M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub...
  • Page 5 LED_C2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_ D_LED2 USB20 CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 M2_WIFI LGA1700 HDMI U320G U32G2 USB_LAN B660 DS3H AC DDR4 B660 DS3H AX DDR4 AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® PCIEX1_1 GbE LAN Intel B660 ® ® Super I/O PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 CODEC M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub...
  • Page 6 LED_C2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 KB_MS_ D_LED2 USB20 CPU_OPT SYS_FAN1 LGA1700 HDMI U320G U32G2 USB_LAN B660 DS3H DDR4 AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek ® PCIEX1_1 GbE LAN Intel B660 ® ® Super I/O PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 CODEC M_BIOS USB 2.0 Hub SPDIF_O PCIEX1_5 QFLASH_ PLUS F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS Temperature...
  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents B660 DS3H AC, B660 DS3H AC DDR4, B660 DS3H AX DDR4, or B660 DS3H DDR4 motherboard User's Manual Two antennas jk One antenna l Two SATA cables M.2 screws I/O Shield j Only for B660 DS3H AC. k Only for B660 DS3H AC DDR4.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •...
  • Page 9: 2-2 Product Specifications

    Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: ®...
  • Page 10 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors Š 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š j Only for B660 DS3H AC. k Only for B660 DS3H AC DDR4. l Only for B660 DS3H AX DDR4. m Only for B660 DS3H DDR4. - 10 -...
  • Page 11 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Š j Only for B660 DS3H AC. k Only for B660 DS3H AC DDR4. l Only for B660 DS3H AX DDR4. m Only for B660 DS3H DDR4. - 11 -...
  • Page 12 Support for Windows 10 64-bit Š ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. B660 DS3H AC B660 DS3H AC B660 DS3H AX...
  • Page 13: 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 support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
  • Page 15 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 your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
  • Page 16: 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. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...
  • Page 17: Installing An Expansion Card

    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 with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 18: Back Panel Connectors

    Only for B660 DS3H AX DDR4. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
  • Page 19 • To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 19 -...
  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    F_PANEL QFLASH_PLUS F_AUDIO CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT k Only for B660 DS3H AC DDR4. m Only for B660 DS3H DDR4. l Only for B660 DS3H AX DDR4. Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
  • Page 21: Atx_12V_2X4

    1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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 components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 22 For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 23: Sys_Fan1

    6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
  • Page 24: Led_C1

    Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, ® RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup"...
  • Page 25 10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. S F_ M2A_CPU S S_F S F_ M2P_SB S S_F Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive.
  • Page 26 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
  • Page 27 B S_ S B_ 1 2 3 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 assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
  • Page 28 14) F_U32C (USB Type-C Header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Support) ® The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and can provide one USB port. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS VBUS USB 0_ B TX1+ TX2+ TX1-...
  • Page 29 Pin No. Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin Data Input Chip Select S F_ k Only for B660 DS3H AC DDR4. S S_F l Only for B660 DS3H AX DDR4. m Only for B660 DS3H DDR4. - 29 -...
  • Page 30 NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin 19) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ S F_ S S_F THB_C2 THB_C1 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B Supports a Thunderbolt add-in card.
  • Page 31 RST_SW The reset button (RST_SW)/rest jumper (RST) provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information.
  • Page 32 Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 32 -...
  • Page 33 24) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B...
  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
  • Page 35 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 to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers

    OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.
  • Page 37: 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 applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.)
  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Appendix

    • SATA hard drives or SSDs. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity. • Windows setup disc. • An Internet connected computer. • A USB thumb drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -...
  • Page 39: Regulatory Notices

    47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B660 DS3H AC/B660 DS3H AC DDR4/B660 DS3H AX DDR4/B660 DS3H DDR4 Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338...
  • Page 40 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
  • Page 41 Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B660 DS3H AC rev. 1.0 Intel Corporation 3168NGW ® B660 DS3H AC DDR4 rev. 1.0 Intel Corporation 3168NGW ® B660 DS3H AX DDR4 rev. 1.0 AMD Corporation RZ608, MediaTek MT7921K Country approvals for wireless module 3168NGW:...
  • Page 42: Contact Us

    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/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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