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...of Contents GA-B85N Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85N 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...30 Chapter 3 Appendix...31 Drivers Installation...31...
...of Contents GA-B85N Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85N 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...30 Chapter 3 Appendix...31 Drivers Installation...31...
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... 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™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ...
... 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™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ...
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... Setup - Smart TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EasyTune - USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel header...
... Setup - Smart TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EasyTune - USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel header...
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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 inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
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 inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it...
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..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one hand to hold the antenna connectors in "1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors." - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for the other antenna connector. 4. 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. Do not mount the antenna connectors before installing an expansion card...
..., speed, and chips be enabled if only one hand to hold the antenna connectors in "1-6 Mounting the Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors." - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for the other antenna connector. 4. 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. Do not mount the antenna connectors before installing an expansion card...
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... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Microphones must be Side Speaker out. DVI-I Port The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I connection to this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. This jack can connect a USB DAC to a back panel connector, first remove the cable...
... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Microphones must be Side Speaker out. DVI-I Port The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I connection to this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. This jack can connect a USB DAC to a back panel connector, first remove the cable...
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.../ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
.../ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control...
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... chassis front panel. 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. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Switch Activity LED •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header...
... chassis front panel. 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. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Switch Activity LED •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header...
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..., some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. Each USBS header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 Pin No. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please...
..., some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. Each USBS header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 Pin No. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please...
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.... Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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 turned on the motherboard.
.... Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. 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 turned on the motherboard.
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...Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are : 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set a power limit for the installed CPU. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set the Filter PLL. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU...
...Core Settings && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are : 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set a power limit for the installed CPU. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set the Filter PLL. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU...
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... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. The C6/C7 state is the memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. The C6/C7 state is the memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency...
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.... Auto Normal Speed High Speed Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Loads the timing profile for normal frequency 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 the motherboard CI header. Auto...
.... Auto Normal Speed High Speed Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Loads the timing profile for normal frequency 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 the motherboard CI header. Auto...
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... the CPU temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to...
... the CPU temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 22 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to...
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... time the system boots, or only when you can 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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. For example, you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
... time the system boots, or only when you can 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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. For example, you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
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... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set...
... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set...
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...option ROM only. (Default) Enables UEFI option ROM only. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI...
...option ROM only. (Default) Enables UEFI option ROM only. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI...
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... party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this mode. 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 to OS...
... party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this mode. 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 to OS...
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... 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 audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the super I/O chip and allows you to set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to configure the serial port...
... 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 audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the super I/O chip and allows you to set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to configure the serial port...
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... device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in BIOS Setup to install. Your system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB...
... device. && Save Profiles This function allows you can use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in BIOS Setup to install. Your system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or you can select Select File in HDD/USB...