Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 User Manual

GA-B85M-HD3User's ManualRev. 100112ME-B85MHD3-1001R

- 10 -DualChannelMemoryCongurationThis motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is inst

- 11 -DVI-D Port (Note)The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions suppor

- 12 -1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the

- 13 -1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply e

- 14 -5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/

- 15 -8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header acc

- 16 -11) F_USB1/2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional

- 17 -13) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT po

- 18 -Chapter 2 BIOS Setup • Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is rec

- 19 -2-2 M.I.T.Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system congurations

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- 20 - & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. & Uncore Frequency Di

- 21 - ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note 2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above

- 22 - ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enable

- 23 - & Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is congurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are

- 24 -2-3 SystemThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIO

- 25 -2-4 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Species the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive

- 26 - & VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enabl

- 27 - & CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM

- 28 -2-5 Peripherals & Init Display First Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express

- 29 - & Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card i

- 3 -Table of ContentsGA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Layout ...4GA-B85M-HD3 Mothe

- 30 - ` SuperIOConguration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to congure the serial port and parallel port.

- 31 -2-6 Power Management & Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set

- 32 -2-7 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits

- 33 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation & LoadProles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use t

- 34 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be im

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- 4 -GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard LayoutThe box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

- 5 -GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard Block DiagramFor detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications."iTE® Super I/

- 6 -Chapter 1 Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which

- 7 -1-2 ProductSpecicationsCPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® proc

- 8 -Internal 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 connec

- 9 -Bundled Software Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Small Business