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Table of Contents B560 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Smart Fan 6 25 2-4 Favorites (F11 26 2-5 Tweaker...27 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 42 ...
Table of Contents B560 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 Smart Fan 6 25 2-4 Favorites (F11 26 2-5 Tweaker...27 2-6 Settings...32 2-7 System Info...37 2-8 Boot...38 2-9 Save & Exit...41 Chapter 3 Appendix...42 3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management 42 ...
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... DisplayPort only. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Support for S/PDIF Out Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit...
... DisplayPort only. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors: - Support for S/PDIF Out Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit...
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...x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus...
...x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip header 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash Plus...
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... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port...
... LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Back Panel Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port...
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... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin...
... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. It is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on hardware installation. - 9 - LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin...
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... USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. DS/SS - - Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 1), make sure to this port first. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to insert the USB flash drive into two channels...
... USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. DS/SS - - Use this port for USB devices. Connect a monitor that came with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 1), make sure to this port first. Connect a monitor that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to insert the USB flash drive into two channels...
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... chassis. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition Pin No. Power LED Power Switch Speaker SPEAK- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. PWR_LED- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power...
... chassis. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •• NC (Orange): No Connection. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition Pin No. Power LED Power Switch Speaker SPEAK- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. PWR_LED- You may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power...
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... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 22 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver...
... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 22 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver...
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... key to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Or you can 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 that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it with caution. When the power is turned off, the battery...
... key to switch between the two modes. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Or you can 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 that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it with caution. When the power is turned off, the battery...
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... Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. of active cores. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to set to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
... Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. of active cores. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you to set to it. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. && No. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will...
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... is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit...
... is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to set to Enabled. (Default: Auto) && C8 State Support (Note) Allows you to operate at the specified power limit. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit...
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... disables memory channel interleaving. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note 2) Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
... disables memory channel interleaving. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Ref Clock Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto) && Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2) Enabled allows Qclk to run in some specific criteria for how to clear the CMOS values.) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in odd frequency. (Default: Auto) && Gear Mode (Note 2) Allows you install a CPU that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses...
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... use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press...
... use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item and set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system. && Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Any Key Press...
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.... Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that supports this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) 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...
.... Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be effective. && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is present only when you install a CPU that supports this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX (Note) 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...
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...Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) 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) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
...Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this function. (Default: Enabled) 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) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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... SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port...
... SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Port...
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.../CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
.../CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && PCH PCIe Link Speed Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode...
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.... (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under...
.... (Default: Disabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disable Link) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under...
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... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
... to be installed. (Default: Windows 10) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology to install and follow the on -screen instructions to be erased. The hard drive/SSD to complete the installation. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. 4. When completed, restart the system. 3. The motherboard driver disc 7. Click Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on Port XX item to Manual...
...; Rapid Storage Technology to install and follow the on -screen instructions to be erased. The hard drive/SSD to complete the installation. Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration and make sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has been enabled. 4. When completed, restart the system. 3. The motherboard driver disc 7. Click Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on Port XX item to Manual...