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... in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85M-HD3 Apr. 7, 2014 Apr. 7, 2014 Copyright ...© 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...
... in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85M-HD3 Apr. 7, 2014 Apr. 7, 2014 Copyright ...© 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE...
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Table of Contents GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-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 ...
Table of Contents GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85M-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 ...
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GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI DVI-D LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 5 -
GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI DVI-D LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications." - 5 -
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... 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 GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of ... the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/...
... 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 GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of ... the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/...
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.../System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune -
.../System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune -
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...; Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm * 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's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and ...
...; Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm * 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's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and ...
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...maximum resolution of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices such as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 ... outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard ...
...maximum resolution of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices such as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 ... outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard ...
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... Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides ...supported monitor. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. Only dual-display configurations ...
... Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides ...supported monitor. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. Only dual-display configurations ...
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... a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. You may differ by issuing a beep code. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- B 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can detect if the chasBsisSB_cover has been removed. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to...
... a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. You may differ by issuing a beep code. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- B 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can detect if the chasBsisSB_cover has been removed. Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header • SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR- 2 NSIN 7 NRTS- 1 2 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- 5 GND 10 No Pin...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR- 2 NSIN 7 NRTS- 1 2 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- 5 GND 10 No Pin...
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... to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to ...&& Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...
... to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && No. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to ...&& Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...
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... is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training Fast Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for different frequency memory. Options are synchronous to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - Options are...
... is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training Fast Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for different frequency memory. Options are synchronous to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 21 - Options are...
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... - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. 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...
... - To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification. 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...
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... you to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 23 - This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine...
... you to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) - 23 - This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine...
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...string on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that ...) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and ...
...string on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that ...) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and ...
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... the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) `` Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables...
... the SATA controller to IDE mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. This item appears only when a USB storage device is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) `` Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 && Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables...
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... at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection will be effective. - 30 - `` Super IO...
... at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at low load, a self-protection will be effective. - 30 - `` Super IO...