Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Users Manual

Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Manual

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    GA-B250M-DS3H User's Manual Rev. 1001 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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    at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking
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    GA-B250M-DS3H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 12 Chapter 2 BIOS
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    SYS_FAN CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 ATX LGA1151 VGA DVI HDMI M2Q_32G F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN GA-B250M-DS3H AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SPDIF_O LPT TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-B250M-DS3H otherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * 
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    installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult
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    ® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® B250 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32
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    ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x parallel port header ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS
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    changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps. - 8 -
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    do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1151 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One
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    it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your
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    3.1 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the
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    1-7 Internal Connectors 14 3 2 10 5 6 15 5 12 8 7 9 13 14 11 16 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 6) M2Q_32G 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) SPDIF_O 10) F_USB30 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) COM 13) LPT 14) TPM 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before
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    design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply
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    . •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single
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    B S_ B 6) M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCSSIe SSDs. 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper
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    Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High
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    SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you
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    DEBUG PORT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin DEBUG PORT 13) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact
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    Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for
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    reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS
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    to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Host Clock Value Displays the current Host Clock frequency. && Graphics Slice Ratio (Note) Allows you to set the Graphics Slice Ratio. && Graphics UnSlice Ratio (Note) Allows you
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    . The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel
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    you to determine whether to automatically lower the CPU turbo ratio if the CPU voltage/temperature is too high. (Default: Enabled) && Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to determine whether to enable hardware prefetcher to prefetch data and instructions from the memory into the cache. (Default: Enabled
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    Normal The BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values
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    Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU Vcore
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    to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control 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 temperature. You can adjust
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    2-3 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
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    when you enter BIOS Setup. After GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list
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    set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS
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    Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Do not launch Disables option ROM entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS
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    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 the first display. (Default) && OnBoard LAN Controller
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    which protects the BIOS from malicious attacks. `` Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables
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    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. (Default) && Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management
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    allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: 256M) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card a CPU that supports this feature.
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    : Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item is configurable only when On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC
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    the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled
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    settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system
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    "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE
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    product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-B250M-DS3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001