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.... 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter MS-DOS mode. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive...
.... 3. BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Normally, the system works on the next system boot to enter MS-DOS mode. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive...
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... the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32...
... the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32...
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... AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change...
... AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when BIOS Fast Boot is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.) After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. 2-5 Fast Boot Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change...
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... of Contents B360 HD3P Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS...31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory...
... of Contents B360 HD3P Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 M.I.T...24 2-4 System...30 2-5 BIOS...31 2-6 Peripherals...34 2-7 Chipset...37 2-8 Power...38 2-9 Save & Exit...40 Chapter 3 Appendix...41 3-1 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 41 3-2 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory...
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... processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B360 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to install it in non-ECC mode) Support for...
... processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B360 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to install it in non-ECC mode) Support for...
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... Memory) DS/SS - - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS Due to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. Use this port. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
... Memory) DS/SS - - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS Due to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. Use this port. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
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.../2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power...
.../2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power...
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...): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. The front panel design may HD+ HD- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
...): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. The front panel design may HD+ HD- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
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... working properly after system power-on , that means you are working norUmSaBll0y_; Replace the battery. 4. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT B SS S CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED U - 21 - Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. _S S_ _ B 18) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _U 3 B SS S U _ 1 __ 3 B S F_USB3 B_ USB 0_ B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in the CMOS...
... working properly after system power-on , that means you are working norUmSaBll0y_; Replace the battery. 4. CPU DRAM VGA BOOT B SS S CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED U - 21 - Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. _S S_ _ B 18) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card. _U 3 B SS S U _ 1 __ 3 B S F_USB3 B_ USB 0_ B Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in the CMOS...
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... motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates...
... motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates...
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... only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex...
... only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex...
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... mode in system halt state. && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS...
... mode in system halt state. && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS...
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... : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Options are synchronous to be configurable. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock...
... : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Options are synchronous to be configurable. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock...
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...3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous...
...3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to the motherboard CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. `` Internal VR Control This section provides VR voltage control options. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous...
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... run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is...
... run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is...
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... partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature...
... partitioning such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. To boot from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature...
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...&& SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
...&& SATA Support Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
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... Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. (Default) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep...
... Mode All LEDs emit a single color. (Default) Flash Mode All LEDs simultaneously flash on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. (Default) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the lighting mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on and off. Double Flash All LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern. && LEDs in Sleep...
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...or enables booting from the network to be enabled for full legacy support for IPv6. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
...or enables booting from the network to be enabled for full legacy support for IPv6. The Software Controlled option allows you to enable or disable this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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... need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to the CPU PEG bus. Press POWER button on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . When prompted for the device connected to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Set a password with up...
... need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to the CPU PEG bus. Press POWER button on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . When prompted for the device connected to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Any Key Set a password with up...