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... like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD....'s Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://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. No part of this manual may be reproduced...
... like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Copyright © 2020 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD....'s Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: https://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. No part of this manual may be reproduced...
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Table of Contents B460M GAMING HD 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 ...
Table of Contents B460M GAMING HD 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 ...
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... reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. B460M GAMING HD Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN ATX DDR4_1 DDR4_2 VGA LGA1200 HDMI SATA3 13 02 U32_2 U32_1 USB_LAN 80 60 42 AUDIO PCIEX16 B460M GAMING HD Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX1 BAT M_BIOS Intel® B460...
... reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. B460M GAMING HD Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN ATX DDR4_1 DDR4_2 VGA LGA1200 HDMI SATA3 13 02 U32_2 U32_1 USB_LAN 80 60 42 AUDIO PCIEX16 B460M GAMING HD Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX1 BAT M_BIOS Intel® B460...
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... wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the ... verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation...
... wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the ... verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature or wet environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation...
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... - 7 - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back... detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS -
... - 7 - ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on the cooler you install. 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back... detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS -
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... system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the ...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... system bus frequency be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the ...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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.... 1. Connect a monitor that came with two memory modules, it is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). D-Sub Port... following guidelines before you begin to the USB 2.0 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to this port. It also ...
.... 1. Connect a monitor that came with two memory modules, it is compatible to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The maximum supported resolution is installed. 2. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used). D-Sub Port... following guidelines before you begin to the USB 2.0 specification. HDMI Port The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to this port. It also ...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
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...design. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that ...8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not ...
...design. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that ...8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not ...
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...to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 15 SSTX2- 2 SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND 3 B_ 4 SSRX1+ GND 10 NC B SS 11 D2+ 17 SSRX2+ 18... chassis manufacturer. S Definition Pin No. F_USB30 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Definition 8 D1- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a ...
...to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Definition Pin No. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 15 SSTX2- 2 SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND 3 B_ 4 SSRX1+ GND 10 NC B SS 11 D2+ 17 SSRX2+ 18... chassis manufacturer. S Definition Pin No. F_USB30 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Definition 1 VBUS Pin No. Definition 8 D1- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a ...
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... want. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Or you can use your system to its defaults. •• ... upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. 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...
... want. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Or you can use your system to its defaults. •• ... upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to move through configuration items. The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. 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...
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... on . On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables...
... on . On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on . (Default) && Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables...
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.... Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold...
.... Full Speed Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your water cooling system. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold...
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... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS...
... Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value. Plug in Devices Info Displays information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to all . && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS...
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...your computer. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. ...8226;• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ...
...your computer. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Using EZ RAID GIGABYTE motherboards provide you with identical model and capacity). •• Windows setup disc. ...8226;• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ...
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... With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the steps below : 1. If the operating system to be erased. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Intel® Optane™ memory used to be accelerated can... select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to remove it . The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disc to load the driver appears...
... With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the steps below : 1. If the operating system to be erased. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning function. (The Intel® Optane™ memory used to be accelerated can... select specific folders, files, or applications to accelerate using "Xpress Install" to remove it . The motherboard driver disc Installation Guidelines A-1: Installation in AHCI mode If the SATA controller has been configured in the driver disc to load the driver appears...
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...can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to My Computer, double-click the optical...•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens...
...can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. - 41 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. Or click the arrow icon to My Computer, double-click the optical...•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens...
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... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B460M GAMING HD Responsible Party - Under the Directive, used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the treatment... Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/...
... the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B460M GAMING HD Responsible Party - Under the Directive, used in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the treatment... Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/...