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Motherboard GA-B85M-D2V Motherboard GA-B85M-D2V Jun. 12, 2014 Jun. 12, 2014 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of this manual may...
Motherboard GA-B85M-D2V Motherboard GA-B85M-D2V Jun. 12, 2014 Jun. 12, 2014 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of this manual may...
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Table of Contents GA-B85M-D2V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-D2V 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 Drivers Installation...32 Regulatory Statements 33 ...
Table of Contents GA-B85M-D2V Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-D2V 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 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 Drivers Installation...32 Regulatory Statements 33 ...
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...138; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header - 7 - Maximum shared memory of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. -
...138; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header - 7 - Maximum shared memory of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. -
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... the cooler you install. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - 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 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related...
... the cooler you install. 1 x 32 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Smart TimeLock - 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 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related...
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... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One...
... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One...
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...two memory modules, it is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
...two memory modules, it is recommended that supports DVI-D connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
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... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND TXP TXN GND Pin No. 5 6 7 Definition RXN RXP GND 11 6) SATA2 4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable...
... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 77 SATA3 32 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND TXP TXN GND Pin No. 5 6 7 Definition RXN RXP GND 11 6) SATA2 4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable...
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... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of poBwSe_r switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speBaker and etc. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 U 1 23 1 7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make the device unable to turn off your chassis front panel audio module toS tBh_is header. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- •• PW (Power Switch): F_ 2 1 20 ConFn_ects to the speaker...
... wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of poBwSe_r switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speBaker and etc. 1 23 1 1 23 1 SS 1 S 1 23 U 1 23 1 7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header, make the device unable to turn off your chassis front panel audio module toS tBh_is header. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- •• PW (Power Switch): F_ 2 1 20 ConFn_ects to the speaker...
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...). •• Used batteries must be lost. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Danger of the battery holder, making them short for a few seconds. Turn off . To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object...
...). •• Used batteries must be lost. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Danger of the battery holder, making them short for a few seconds. Turn off . To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object...
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... or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if...
... or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . 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 searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if...
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... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the Filter PLL. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode...
... Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the Filter PLL. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode...
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... on the memory being used . (Default: Disabled) && 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 some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Memory Initialization Mode Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note...
... on the memory being used . (Default: Disabled) && 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 some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Memory Initialization Mode Allows you install a CPU that support this feature. (Note) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. (Note...
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... to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of memory. Check the fan condition or fan connection when 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 make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
... to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of memory. Check the fan condition or fan connection when 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 make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this...
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... to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the system fan speed. Actual operation mode is set to Manual. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the operation mode of each slot. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to...
... to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the system fan speed. Actual operation mode is set to Manual. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the operation mode of each slot. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to...
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... for a specific type. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is 13:0:0. the User level only allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set, the default will display as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities...
... for a specific type. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is 13:0:0. the User level only allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set, the default will display as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities...
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... Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from LAN function, etc. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, 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...
... Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from LAN function, etc. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, 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...
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... legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is present only when you install a CPU that only support UEFI option ROM. Set this item to Enabled for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. (Note) This item is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled...
... legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is present only when you install a CPU that only support UEFI option ROM. Set this item to Enabled for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. (Note) This item is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled...
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... entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to confirm the password. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. Differing from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4...
... entering BIOS Setup. You will be requested to confirm the password. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. Differing from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4...
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... use of the onboard graphics. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports...
... use of the onboard graphics. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed 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 High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports...
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... disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to AHCI mode. Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures...
... disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) && Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && External SATA Enables or disables support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set this item to AHCI mode. Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the Chipset to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures...