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... default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to instructions on the next page. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations...
... default audio jack assignments. For example, users can listen to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. The picture to the following instructions use Windows 10 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in jack to instructions on the next page. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker configurations...
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... Microphone screen. It is recommended that you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
... Microphone screen. It is recommended that you set the Microphone Boost level on the front panel. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you 'll not be used at a middle level. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
Users Manual
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... 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 for technical information. Example: Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Dec. 20, 2016 Dec. 20, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in...
... 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 for technical information. Example: Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Dec. 20, 2016 Dec. 20, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to the specifications and features in...
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Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 5 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 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...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 Drivers Installation...39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 5 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 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...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 Drivers Installation...39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
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... connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC1220 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Multi-Graphics ŠŠ Technology Storage...
... connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. ŠŠ Maximum shared memory of 1 GB ŠŠ Realtek® ALC1220 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Multi-Graphics ŠŠ Technology Storage...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x system fan/water cooling...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x system fan/water cooling...
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...™ Memory Ready 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 - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - USB DAC-UP 2 - Color Temperature - Game Boost - USB Blocker - Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. BIOS Setup - Please visit GIGABYTE's website...
...™ Memory Ready 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 - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - USB DAC-UP 2 - Color Temperature - Game Boost - USB Blocker - Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. BIOS Setup - Please visit GIGABYTE's website...
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is installed, the BIOS...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. It is installed, the BIOS...
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The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 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. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To meet expansion...
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 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. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To meet expansion...
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... replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with local environmental regulations. - 15 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 11 SATA3 5 3 4 2 77 SATA3 1 0 7 7 G.QBOFM Pin No. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power...
... replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with local environmental regulations. - 15 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 11 SATA3 5 3 4 2 77 SATA3 1 0 7 7 G.QBOFM Pin No. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. _ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _ _B _ •• Always turn off the devices and your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the instructions on the plug) of the extension cable must be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. _ Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values _ _B _ •• Always turn off the devices and your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the instructions on the plug) of the extension cable must be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip...
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... when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to make adjustments for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view...
... when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are two different BIOS modes as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to make adjustments for optimum performance. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view...
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... CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The C3 state is set the CPU Flex Ratio. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to reduce the power. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be reduced during system halt state to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
... CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The C3 state is set the CPU Flex Ratio. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to reduce the power. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be reduced during system halt state to set the power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power...
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... prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function...
... prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled) && Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 24 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function...
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.../266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : 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 Profile1 or Profile2, 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: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...
.../266), Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : 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 Profile1 or Profile2, 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: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...
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.... (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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set...
.... (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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to shorten the OS boot process. Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set...
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... during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled 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 Enabled or...
... during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This function is disabled 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 Enabled or...
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... 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 the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this function. Pulse Mode All LEDs...
... 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 the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. && LED_C Connect Enables or disables the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip connected to the LED_C header on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && RGB Fusion Allows you to set the LED lighting mode for the motherboard. Off Disables this function. Pulse Mode All LEDs...
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... or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - `` OffBoard SATA Controller...
... or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - `` OffBoard SATA Controller...
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... 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 Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled...
... 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 Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled...
