User Manual
Page 2
... number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Jan. 3, 2014 Jan. 3, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
... number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Jan. 3, 2014 Jan. 3, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
User Manual
Page 3
... GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 Drivers Installation...
... GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 Drivers Installation...
User Manual
Page 4
... USB_HDMI USB30_LAN USB_DAC BAT Intel® GbE LAN MSATA AUDIO iTE® Super I/O CI F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CODEC Intel® B85 PCIEX16 SATA3 0 1 M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB30 F_USB SATA3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-B85N Phoenix motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 One Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Kit 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -
... USB_HDMI USB30_LAN USB_DAC BAT Intel® GbE LAN MSATA AUDIO iTE® Super I/O CI F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CODEC Intel® B85 PCIEX16 SATA3 0 1 M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB30 F_USB SATA3 2 SATA2 Box Contents 55 GA-B85N Phoenix motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 One Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Kit 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 -
User Manual
Page 7
Chipset: - 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~2) - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATA2) - 1 x mSATA 6Gb/s connector Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector 1 x mSATA 6Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header - 7 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core...
Chipset: - 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~2) - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATA2) - 1 x mSATA 6Gb/s connector Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector 1 x mSATA 6Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header - 7 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core...
User Manual
Page 8
... motherboard model. EZ Setup - Smart Recovery 2 Support for APP Center * Available applications in Windows 8.1, please download the latest version from GIGABYTE's website. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-I port...
... motherboard model. EZ Setup - Smart Recovery 2 Support for APP Center * Available applications in Windows 8.1, please download the latest version from GIGABYTE's website. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-I port...
User Manual
Page 9
... used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports...
... used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports...
User Manual
Page 10
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into the connector. Use one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is tightened securely. 3. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Holes Secure the antenna connectors, washers, and nuts onto the holes. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into the connector. Use one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is tightened securely. 3. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Holes Secure the antenna connectors, washers, and nuts onto the holes. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled...
User Manual
Page 11
... can use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) This jack can be connected to this jack. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. The audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
... can use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) This jack can be connected to this jack. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. The audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The maximum supported resolution is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
User Manual
Page 13
... motherboard are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V/Speed Control 3 Sense 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use...
... motherboard are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V/Speed Control 3 Sense 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use...
User Manual
Page 15
... front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 10 1 9 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 and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to this header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio...
... front panel design may configure the way to turn off (S5). 2 10 1 9 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 and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to this header. You may connect your chassis front panel audio...
User Manual
Page 17
... and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with chassis intrusion detection design. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, 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-based utility...
... and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with chassis intrusion detection design. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, 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-based utility...
User Manual
Page 19
... dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && K OC (Note) Allows for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary depending on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you...
... dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && K OC (Note) Allows for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary depending on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you...
User Manual
Page 20
... install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory...
... install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory...
User Manual
Page 21
... memory timing settings for each channel of memory. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.50V. Options are: Auto (default), Normal Speed, High Speed, Extreme Speed. && Memory...
... memory timing settings for each channel of memory. && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.50V. Options are: Auto (default), Normal Speed, High Speed, Extreme Speed. && Memory...
User Manual
Page 24
... this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices 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 enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 24 - The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list...
... this item, set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices 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 enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 24 - The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list...
User Manual
Page 25
... Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Set this item to Enabled for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) (Note) This item is set to shorten the OS boot process. set to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables...
... Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. Set this item to Enabled for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) (Note) This item is set to shorten the OS boot process. set to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables...
User Manual
Page 26
...changes to configure a user password. Differing from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. Press on the password item and when requested for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Enables UEFI option ROM first. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter...
...changes to configure a user password. Differing from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. Press on the password item and when requested for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Enables UEFI option ROM first. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. You must enter...
User Manual
Page 27
... mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting...
... mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting...
User Manual
Page 28
.... (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && LED Behavior Allows you to AHCI mode. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA...
.... (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the motherboard. (Default: Enabled) && LED Behavior Allows you to AHCI mode. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA...
User Manual
Page 29
.... (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) - 29...
.... (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection This sub-menu provides information on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) - 29...