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... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming ...; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved...
... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard GA-B250M-Gaming ...; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved...
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Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 5 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 Drivers Installation...39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 5 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 M.I.T...22 2-3 System...28 2-4 BIOS...29 2-5 Peripherals...32 2-6 Chipset...35 2-7 Power...36 2-8 Save & Exit...38 Chapter 3 Appendix...39 Drivers Installation...39 Regulatory Statements 40 Contact Us...44 - 3 -
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ...) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ...) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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... the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - RGB Fusion - AutoGreen - Smart TimeLock -... Operating System Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - BIOS Setup - Color Temperature - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - Smart Keyboard - USB DAC-UP 2 - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support ...
... the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - RGB Fusion - AutoGreen - Smart TimeLock -... Operating System Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - BIOS Setup - Color Temperature - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Backup - Smart Keyboard - USB DAC-UP 2 - V-Tuner Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Flash Support ...
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... sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and...
... sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in only one memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and...
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... them short for more information. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information Pin No. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and...4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Replace the battery. 4. The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for 5 seconds.) 3. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)...
... them short for more information. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And RST Configuration," for more information Pin No. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and...4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Replace the battery. 4. The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for 5 seconds.) 3. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)...
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...; PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins...
...; PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins...
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..., be connected to your computer. F _0 _F _0 F - 20 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be lined up with an arrow) on in Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup." For how to turn off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end of the ...
..., be connected to your computer. F _0 _F _0 F - 20 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header) The header can be lined up with an arrow) on in Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup." For how to turn off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end of the ...
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...need to) to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during... up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility....
...need to) to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: D3) Function Keys There are for optimum performance. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during... up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility....
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... exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology... when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please...
... exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology... when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please...
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... automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU.../C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. 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 ...
... automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU.../C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. 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 ...
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...the introductions of the memory being used; Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the...
...the introductions of the memory being used; Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the...
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..., set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the hardware specification of each channel of memory. 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 ...operation mode of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides ...
..., set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the hardware specification of each channel of memory. 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 ...operation mode of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 26 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides ...
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...) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold.../176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to select the reference temperature for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - You can...
...) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan/Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan/pump speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold.../176oF, 90oC/194oF. && Fan/Pump Fail Warning Allows the system to select the reference temperature for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Check the fan/pump condition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 27 - You can...
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the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired..., the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and...
the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired..., the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and...
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...with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. 2-4 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric ... support Boot from the available devices. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password...
...with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. 2-4 BIOS && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric ... support Boot from the available devices. Or if you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password...
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... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal...
... configurable only when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal...
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... the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Type ...the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set ...
... the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Type ...the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set ...
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... Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to enable XHCI Hand...
... Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` Intel(R) Bios Guard Technology Enables or disables the Intel® BIOS Guard feature, which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to enable XHCI Hand...
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... this item and set to Enabled. Press on this occurs, please set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
... this item and set to Enabled. Press on this occurs, please set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...