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...://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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Jun. 20, 2014 Jun. 20, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
...://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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Jun. 20, 2014 Jun. 20, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85-HD3 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...33 Regulatory Statements 34 ...
Table of Contents GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85-HD3 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 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...33 Regulatory Statements 34 ...
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... PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 3) - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 4~SATA2 5) Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB...
... PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 3) - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 4~SATA2 5) Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB...
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...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... Factor - Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right...
... Factor - Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn off from the power outlet before inserting the CPU. Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right...
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... expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. - 10...
... expansion card. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. - 10...
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... BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port for line in OS. The audio jacks can be used ). HDMI Port The HDMI port is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Only dual-display configurations are dependent on the monitor being used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio...
... BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this port for line in OS. The audio jacks can be used ). HDMI Port The HDMI port is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Only dual-display configurations are dependent on the monitor being used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio...
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... place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA cDoEnBnUeGctor suppoDrEtsBUaGsingle SATA device. Definition 1 GND 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND Pin No. 5 6 7 Definition RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
... place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA cDoEnBnUeGctor suppoDrEtsBUaGsingle SATA device. Definition 1 GND 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND Pin No. 5 6 7 Definition RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
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...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Pin No. For purchasing the optional...
...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Pin No. For purchasing the optional...
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... upgrade the BIOS, 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 off, the battery on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. 15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional LPT port cable. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
... upgrade the BIOS, 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 off, the battery on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. 15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional LPT port cable. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
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... sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
... sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings...
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... feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
... feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
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... boot. && Memory Initialization Mode Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. 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 This sub-menu allows you to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for different frequency memory. Enabled...
... boot. && Memory Initialization Mode Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. 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 This sub-menu allows you to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for different frequency memory. Enabled...
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... /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration 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 the system temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not connected or fails. Check...
... /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration 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 the system temperature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not connected or fails. Check...
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... 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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
... 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 entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device...
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... speed. (Default: Disabled) && 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. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable...
... speed. (Default: Disabled) && 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. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable...
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... changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && 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 Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to boot. UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default) Legacy...
... changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to confirm the password. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && 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 Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to boot. UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default) Legacy...
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... of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, 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 the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI controller. This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute...
... of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, 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 the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI controller. This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute...
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... Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the onboard graphics. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
... Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to enable EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the onboard graphics. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) - 30 - It allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT...
... setting. (Default: Auto) - 30 - It allows you to configure the serial port and parallel port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT...