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Table of Contents GA-B150M-D3V Motherboard Layout 5 GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory ...
Table of Contents GA-B150M-D3V Motherboard Layout 5 GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 M.I.T...23 2-3 System Information 28 2-4 BIOS Features 29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...34 2-7 Power Management 35 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 Drivers Installation...38 Regulatory ...
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... F_USB1 TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX ATX_12V_2X4 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SYS_FAN LGA1151 VGA LPT DVI F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 80 60 42 M.2 PCIEX16 Realtek®...
... F_USB1 TPM F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX ATX_12V_2X4 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SYS_FAN LGA1151 VGA LPT DVI F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 80 60 42 M.2 PCIEX16 Realtek®...
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NN Only for GA-B150M-D3V. 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 LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B150 Express Chipset Memoryj Memoryk Onboard Graphics Audio ...
NN Only for GA-B150M-D3V. 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 LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B150 Express Chipset Memoryj Memoryk Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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... 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 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 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x parallel port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS ...
... 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 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 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x parallel port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS ...
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... - GA-B150M-D3V GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
... - GA-B150M-D3V GA-B150M-D3V DDR3 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - System Information Viewer - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
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... from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 11 - It is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since...
... from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 11 - It is recommended that memory of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since...
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... sockets. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for GA-B150M-D3V. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port...
... sockets. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for GA-B150M-D3V. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port...
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... not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. PORT DEBUG PORT PORT DEBUG PORT - 16 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V/Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3...
... not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are compatible with fan speed control design. PORT DEBUG PORT PORT DEBUG PORT - 16 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V/Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3...
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...cBhassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No Connection. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header wSil_l make the device unable to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header System Status LED Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. B 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has...
...cBhassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensoBr. •• NC: No Connection. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header wSil_l make the device unable to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header System Status LED Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. B 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin G.QBOFM DEBUG PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin G.QBOFM DEBUG PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS...
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... recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system...
... recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system...
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...; CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the CPU Uncore ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU...
...; CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to set the CPU Uncore ratio. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is dependent on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU...
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... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - 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...
... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note 2) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in system halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 25 - 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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... CPU Vcore voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel®'s specifications. (Default: Auto) && VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU...
... CPU Vcore voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel®'s specifications. (Default: Auto) && VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU...
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.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds...
.... (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds...
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... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only...
... and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. After configuring this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only...
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.... && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network...
.... && Windows 8/10 Features Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network...
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... Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN 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 LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
... Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX PCIe 1 Slot Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN 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 LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse...
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...external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 33 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear. (Default: None) && TPM 20 InterfaceType Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to Enabled. && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable...
...external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. - 33 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to TPM Clear. (Default: None) && TPM 20 InterfaceType Allows you to select whether to support TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0 device. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to Enabled. && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable...
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... keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to Enabled. If this occurs, please set to power on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set...
... keyboard, and wake on LAN. && Soft-Off by Alarm Determines whether to Enabled. If this occurs, please set to power on a specific day in MS-DOS mode using this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in a month. Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set...