Chapter 2 Bios Setup - Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 User Manual

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20) LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip (12V/G/R/B/W), with maximum
power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
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Chapter 2
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) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keep the configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
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@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
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and updates the BIOS.
• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
Pin No. Definition
1
1
2
3
Black wire
4
5
Connect one end of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the
header and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black
wire (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the extension cable must be
12V of the
LED strip
connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. The 12V pin (marked with an
1
arrow) on the other end of the extension cable must be lined up with the
12V
12V of the LED strip. Be careful with the connection orientation of the
LED strip; incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
For how to turn on/off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip, refer to the instructions on in
F_USB3
Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup."
BIOS Setup
it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing
may result in system malfunction.
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
12V
G
R
B
W
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