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... by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-B150-HD3P Motherboard GA-B150-HD3P Sept. 17, 2015 Sept. 17, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-B150-HD3P Motherboard GA-B150-HD3P Sept. 17, 2015 Sept. 17, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-B150-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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-B150-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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...21 2-3 System Information 27 2-4 BIOS Features 28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...33 2-7 Power Management 34 2-8 Save & Exit...36 Chapter 3 Appendix...37 Drivers Installation...37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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... F_USB30_1 SATA EXPRESS KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 DVI VGA LGA1151 ATX TYPEC R_USB31_1 HDMI Intel® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN AUDIO GA-B150-HD3P 80G 60G 42G M.2 PCIEX1_1 CPU_FAN PCIEX16 Intel® GbE LAN BAT PCI3 Intel® B150 iTE® Super I /O Shield The box contents above are subject to PCI Bridge 10 SATA3 3 2 54 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COMA LPT Box Contents 55 GA-B150-HD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual...
... F_USB30_1 SATA EXPRESS KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 DVI VGA LGA1151 ATX TYPEC R_USB31_1 HDMI Intel® USB 3.1 Controller USB30_LAN AUDIO GA-B150-HD3P 80G 60G 42G M.2 PCIEX1_1 CPU_FAN PCIEX16 Intel® GbE LAN BAT PCI3 Intel® B150 iTE® Super I /O Shield The box contents above are subject to PCI Bridge 10 SATA3 3 2 54 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COMA LPT Box Contents 55 GA-B150-HD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual...
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...® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B150 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory architecture Support for...
...® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B150 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory architecture Support for...
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... back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Intel® USB3.1 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
... back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+Intel® USB3.1 Controller: - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 1 x SATA Express connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
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...2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Smart Keyboard - Smart TimeLock - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Small Business Advantage cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Cloud Station...
...2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Smart Keyboard - Smart TimeLock - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Small Business Advantage cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Cloud Station...
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... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used...
..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is compatible to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 - Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used...
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... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA...
... connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA...
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... issuing a beep code. HD+ Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
... issuing a beep code. HD+ Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Definition For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. PWR_LED+ CI+ RES+ HD- One single short beep will make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing...
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... screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows...
... screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU...
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... enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in some specific criteria for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
... enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in some specific criteria for the processor. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
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... the memory to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and...
... the memory to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` IMC Timing Settings This sub-menu provides options for tuning memory compatibility and...
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... fan speed. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to emit warning sound if the fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays...
... fan speed. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to emit warning sound if the fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays...
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... Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
... Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to enter the submenu that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
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... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting...
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... OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot PCIe 2 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used...
... OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot PCIe 2 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used...
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... the device connected to shutdown or fail. When the power supply is pressed for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Note: When using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn...
... the device connected to shutdown or fail. When the power supply is pressed for both CPU side and Chipset side of the AC power, or the settings may not be powered on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Note: When using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn...