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..., users can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously...
..., users can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. On the Windows desktop, click the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. Configuring Audio Input and Output 1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously...
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...panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your computer. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you can set...panel and back panel cannot be used at a middle level. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop...
...panel or the Mic in the notification area to the Microphone screen. 1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your microphone to record the sound. Step 2: Connect your computer. Then configure the jack for the microphone, you can set...panel and back panel cannot be used at a middle level. Step 3: Go to access the HD Audio Manager. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. On the Windows desktop...
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Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 3 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 Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Enabling Intel® Optane™ Technology 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements...
Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 3 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 Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System...26 2-4 BIOS...27 2-5 Peripherals...30 2-6 Chipset...32 2-7 Power...33 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Enabling Intel® Optane™ Technology 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B250 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B250 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory...
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... the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out...
... the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out...
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... "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - AutoGreen - Smart TimeLock - Fast Boot - Color Temperature - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Platform Power...
... "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Cloud Station - ON/OFF Charge - AutoGreen - Smart TimeLock - Fast Boot - Color Temperature - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - 3D OSD - @BIOS - Game Boost - Smart Keyboard - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Platform Power...
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.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE...
.... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... monitor being used). DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port for USB devices. DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_1 DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets...
... monitor being used). DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to this port for USB devices. DS/SS DS/SS DDR4_1 DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The four memory sockets...
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... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for USB devices. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Rear Speaker Out (Black) This jack can use this audio jack for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. You can be used . •• To set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor...
... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for USB devices. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Rear Speaker Out (Black) This jack can use this audio jack for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to connect front speakers in jack. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. You can be used . •• To set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-supported monitor...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to all devices are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to all devices are 4-pin. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To...
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... B_ S F_USB30 1 23 1 •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for your motherboard to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can_prSovide two USB ports. Definition S B_ B 1 SPDIFO 1 F_ U 2 GND F_ B SS S SF 10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to certain expansion caBrds like graphics cards and sound cSards. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single...
... B_ S F_USB30 1 23 1 •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for your motherboard to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can_prSovide two USB ports. Definition S B_ B 1 SPDIFO 1 F_ U 2 GND F_ B SS S SF 10) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to certain expansion caBrds like graphics cards and sound cSards. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single...
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... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing...
... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Gently remove the battery from the power outlet before replacing...
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... alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, 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 system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on...
... alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. In Easy Mode, 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 system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off, the battery on...
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... present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the...
... present only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the power limit for CPU Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit. Enabling this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature allows the...
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... line. (Default: Enabled) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory...
... line. (Default: Enabled) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory...
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... specific criteria for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is present only when you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - the second is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default...
... specific criteria for each channel of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto) && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. (Note) This item is present only when you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 23 - the second is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default...
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... "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. This item is present only if at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen...
... "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. This item is present only if at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen...
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... be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM 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 boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only...
... be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM 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 boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 8/10 Features is set to Windows 8/10 or Windows 8/10 WHQL. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is configurable only...
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... Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h...
... Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. (Default: 1) `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Enabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h...
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... configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is turned on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on upon the return of the AC power. - 33 - && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled...
... configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) && DMI ASPM Allows you to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is turned on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on upon the return of the AC power. - 33 - && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled...