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... enter MS-DOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your motherboard model. 2. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. What is Q-Flash...
... enter MS-DOS mode. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to your motherboard model. 2. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during system boot, Q-Flash Plus will download the latest BIOS file from the USB flash drive connected to a specific USB port. What is Q-Flash...
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... motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Select Q-Flash...
... motherboard model. - 3 - Step 1: 1. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS. •• The Save BIOS option allows you have saved the BIOS file to execute. Select the BIOS update file. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main screen of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash B. Select Q-Flash...
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... simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode...
... simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot After AC Power Loss setting right in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the fast boot function to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup." - 16 - The Fast Boot Interface Using Fast Boot •• BIOS Fast Boot: This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to select the system bootup mode...
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... of Contents B360M HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
... of Contents B360M HD3 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...27 2-4 BIOS...28 2-5 Peripherals...31 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power...35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 39 Regulatory...
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...; Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you have to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
...; Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you have to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies Storage Interface ŠŠ ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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...is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - 7 - USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 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) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA...
...is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - EasyTune - 7 - USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 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) ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA...
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... install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. You can use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory...
... install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port. You can use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_1 Channel B: DDR4_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory...
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...beep code. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. B 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 U _ 1 23 1 7) F_ _S F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on each wire instead of a single plug. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
...beep code. When connecting your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. B 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 U _ 1 23 1 7) F_ _S F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on each wire instead of a single plug. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker...
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... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 18 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
... (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 18 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
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... chapter 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 the CMOS. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to...
... chapter 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 the CMOS. Or you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to accept or enter a sub-menu. In Easy Mode, you can press the arrow keys on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use your mouse to...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel® Speed Shift Technology) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency...
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... decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU that lets the processor retrieve...
... decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C8. The C8 state is present only when you install a CPU that lets the processor retrieve...
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... then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU 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 the record of previous...
... then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. - 25 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU 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 the record of previous...
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...&& Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. You can set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the...
...&& Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. You can set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. `` Miscellaneous Settings && Max Link Speed Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan/pump installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the...
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... same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Or if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is required every time the system boots, or only when 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...
... same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Or if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 10 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disk and is required every time the system boots, or only when 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...
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... Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon...
... Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X) && 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. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon...
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...(Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI...
...(Onboard LED) Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel® Software Guard Extensions technology. The Software Controlled option allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this feature with an Intel-provided application. (Default: Software Controlled) `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your system supports 64-bit PCI...
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... && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for IPv4. `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 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 Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services...
... && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from malicious attacks. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for IPv4. `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 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 Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from the Windows Deployment Services...
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... Power On By Keyboard is set to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Any Key Keyboard 98 Password Press any key to Password. Press on this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to Chipset's PCI Express bus...
... Power On By Keyboard is set to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Any Key Keyboard 98 Password Press any key to Password. Press on this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to Chipset's PCI Express bus...
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... Storage Technology utility installed, you want to remove it . (Must be used to activate the Intel® Optane™ Memory and restart the system again. 4. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. A message which says Intel® Optane™ Memory is disabled. 2. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup...
... Storage Technology utility installed, you want to remove it . (Must be used to activate the Intel® Optane™ Memory and restart the system again. 4. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory System Requirements 1. The motherboard driver disk Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in a RAID array. 4. A message which says Intel® Optane™ Memory is disabled. 2. After system restarts, go to the BIOS Setup...
