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... this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard GA-B85M-D3V Plus Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 12, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
... this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard GA-B85M-D3V Plus Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 12, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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... of Contents GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 31 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...33 Regulatory...
... of Contents GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-D3V Plus Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 31 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 Drivers Installation...33 Regulatory...
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... VGA_DVI ATX HDMI LGA1150 R_USB30 F_USB30 SATA3 SATA2 USB_LAN GA-B85M-D3V Plus 54 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN CODEC B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 BAT iTE® Super I/O F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 32 Intel® B85 SATA3 1 0 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-B85M-D3V Plus motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change...
... VGA_DVI ATX HDMI LGA1150 R_USB30 F_USB30 SATA3 SATA2 USB_LAN GA-B85M-D3V Plus 54 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN CODEC B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 BAT iTE® Super I/O F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 32 Intel® B85 SATA3 1 0 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-B85M-D3V Plus motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change...
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... GIGABYTE's website for HDMI 1.4a version. - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCIEX16 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) - 7 - Maximum shared memory of 4096x2160 * Support...
... GIGABYTE's website for HDMI 1.4a version. - LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCIEX16 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) - 7 - Maximum shared memory of 4096x2160 * Support...
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... Setup - USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 1 x front panel audio 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...
... Setup - USB Blocker - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 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 1 x front panel audio 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...
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... (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE...
... (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Small Business Advantage Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE...
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... damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. - 10 - A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the...
... damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. - 10 - A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the...
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... electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 11 - Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in jack. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and...
... electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 11 - Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in jack. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and...
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... system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. - 15 - S0 On on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
... system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. - 15 - S0 On on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem...
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... port cable, please contact the local dealer. DEBUG PORT 13) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings...
... port cable, please contact the local dealer. DEBUG PORT 13) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings...
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... power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS 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 can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may differ by BIOS version...
... power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS 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 can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for reference only and may differ by BIOS version...
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... set the Filter PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency...
... set the Filter PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency...
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... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. 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. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the system memory multiplier. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this...
... enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. 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. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the system memory multiplier. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this...
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... the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to boot after you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. 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...
... the motherboard CI header. The respective timing setting screens are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to boot after you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. 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...
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... configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to select which type of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter BIOS Setup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities...
... configuring this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to select which type of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter BIOS Setup. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities...
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... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only...
... the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only...
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... to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. Type the password again and press . You will be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to all BIOS settings. - 27 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to make changes to support a legacy PC boot process...
... to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. Type the password again and press . You will be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to all BIOS settings. - 27 - This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to make changes to support a legacy PC boot process...
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... pre-boot environment. boot support. (Default) - 28 - Type the password again and press . When prompted for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre- NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to Auto, but not all. && User Password Allows you to confirm. This allows the use 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...
... pre-boot environment. boot support. (Default) - 28 - Type the password again and press . When prompted for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre- NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to Auto, but not all. && User Password Allows you to confirm. This allows the use 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...
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... the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to allocate the DVMT memory size of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you wish to EHCI controller. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
... the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to allocate the DVMT memory size of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you wish to EHCI controller. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to...
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...controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection 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 set to Enabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug...
...controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. && SATA Mode Selection 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 set to Enabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug...