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... Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the next page. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Speakers...
... Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on the next page. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Configuring Speakers...
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... same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Microphone screen. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in...
... same time. Step 2: Connect your computer. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be used at a middle level. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to the Microphone screen. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in...
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... the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-B250M-D2V Motherboard GA-B250M-D2V Dec. 6, 2016 Dec. 6, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking...
... the revision of GIGABYTE. Motherboard GA-B250M-D2V Motherboard GA-B250M-D2V Dec. 6, 2016 Dec. 6, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking...
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Table of Contents GA-B250M-D2V 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 Drivers Installation...36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-B250M-D2V 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 Drivers Installation...36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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...audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers...
...audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers...
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...Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... - System Information Viewer - BIOS Setup - Platform Power Management - Ambient LED - Smart TimeLock - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Unique Features ...
... - System Information Viewer - BIOS Setup - Platform Power Management - Ambient LED - Smart TimeLock - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Operating systems supported may vary depending on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of each application may vary by motherboard model. Unique Features ...
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... not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
... not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
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... compatible to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to connect a PS/2 keyboard. When enabling Dual Channel mode 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. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use...
... compatible to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to connect a PS/2 keyboard. When enabling Dual Channel mode 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. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use...
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... connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices...
... connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used that can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices...
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... the motherboard header. Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to work...
... the motherboard header. Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to work...
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... computer. •• Always turn off . Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive...
... computer. •• Always turn off . Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive...
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... 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-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
... 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-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
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... CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the CPU being used. && 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 will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the CPU being used. && 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 will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. This feature only works for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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...or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel...
...or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Package C State Limit (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory to set the system memory multiplier. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot...
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... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for 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...
... system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for 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...
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...Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support 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 only. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
...Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support 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 only. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power...
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...slot as the first display. (Default) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port...
...slot as the first display. (Default) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port Enables or disables the onboard serial port...
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... use this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable...
... use this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && PCH ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable...