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... to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Motherboard GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Aug. 6, 2015 Aug. 6, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Motherboard GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Aug. 6, 2015 Aug. 6, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... of Contents GA-B150M-D3H/GA-B150M-D3H-GSM Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System Information 28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38...
... of Contents GA-B150M-D3H/GA-B150M-D3H-GSM Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System Information 28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® B150 Express Chipset 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 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® B150 Express Chipset 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 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
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... USB headers) 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... USB headers) 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 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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... by motherboard model. EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website 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. Cloud Station - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - AutoGreen - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for...
... by motherboard model. EasyTune - Smart Keyboard - GA-B150M-D3H GA-B150M-D3H-GSM GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website 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. Cloud Station - Fast Boot - System Information Viewer - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 9 - AutoGreen - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for...
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... memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing...
... memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing...
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..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. MM Only for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to this port for GA-B150M-D3H/GA-B150M-D3H...
..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. MM Only for USB devices. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to this port for GA-B150M-D3H/GA-B150M-D3H...
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... LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be used . •• To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this audio...
... LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be used . •• To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this audio...
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... installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S_ 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to the CPU or the system may result in the cSorre_cSt orientation_(the black connector wire is not compatible with regular SATA devices. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 15 - S_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. _ _B 5) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) Each SATA Express connector supports...
... installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. S_ 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to the CPU or the system may result in the cSorre_cSt orientation_(the black connector wire is not compatible with regular SATA devices. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT - 15 - S_ SF _ 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. _ _B 5) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector) Each SATA Express connector supports...
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... connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- The system reports system startup status by chassis. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Definition Pin No. PLED- configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. HD+ Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
... connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header, make the device unable to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. PWR_LED- The system reports system startup status by chassis. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. Definition Pin No. PLED- configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. HD+ Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
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... Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 F3b) Function Keys On the main menu of the system in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS...
... Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 F3b) Function Keys On the main menu of the system in the CMOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS...
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... CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is too high. (Default: Enabled...
... Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is too high. (Default: Enabled...
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... support this feature. - 25 - If 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 Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel®'s specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to configure Load-Line Calibration for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
... support this feature. - 25 - If 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 Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel®'s specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to configure Load-Line Calibration for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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... Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. `` 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...
... Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. `` 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...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 29 - This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that contains the Windows...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 29 - This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that contains the Windows...
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... All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support 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 support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process...
... All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support 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 support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process...
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... the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to Enabled. - 32 - 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. Sets...
... the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to Enabled. - 32 - 2-5 Peripherals && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. Sets...
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... NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 33 - && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) && Pending operation To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the...
... NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 33 - && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) && Pending operation To clear TPM related settings, set this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the...
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... onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button...
... onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Platform Power Management Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled) && PEG ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button...