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GA-B85-HD3 User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-B85HD3-2101R
GA-B85-HD3 User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-B85HD3-2101R
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..., or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Jun. 20, 2014 Jun. 20, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks...
..., or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard GA-B85-HD3 Jun. 20, 2014 Jun. 20, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks...
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Table of Contents GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85-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 ...
Table of Contents GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-B85-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 ...
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...CPU_FAN DVI VGA SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB30 LGA1150 ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-B85-HD3 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX4 iTE® Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_IN PCIe to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents ...are subject to PCI Bridge Intel® B85 SATA3 1 0 32 SATA2 5 4 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O COMA LPT F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-B85-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield...
...CPU_FAN DVI VGA SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB30 LGA1150 ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-B85-HD3 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX4 iTE® Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_IN PCIe to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents ...are subject to PCI Bridge Intel® B85 SATA3 1 0 32 SATA2 5 4 M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O COMA LPT F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents 55 GA-B85-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield...
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GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek® GbE LAN PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x4 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® B85 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC LPC Bus LPT iTE® Super I/O COM...
GA-B85-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory ... 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek® GbE LAN PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x4 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® B85 D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC LPC Bus LPT iTE® Super I/O COM...
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These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ••...
These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ••...
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...processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B85 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM...1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum ...
...processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B85 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM...1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum ...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel 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 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 S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel 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 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 S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x ...
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...) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm * 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 your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Smart TimeLock - Installing the CPU ...
...) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm * 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 your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Smart TimeLock - Installing the CPU ...
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... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory 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, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory...
... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory 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, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory...
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The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this port for line in jack. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your HDMI-supported monitor. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect your device and then remove it from the connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Triple-Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The line...
The maximum supported resolution is compatible to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this port for line in jack. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your HDMI-supported monitor. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect your device and then remove it from the connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Triple-Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The line...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 7 4 13 4 5 6 10 9 11 15 16 12 8 14 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) SATA2 4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_IN 11) SPDIF_O 12) CLR_CMOS 13) F_USB30 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) COMA 16) LPT Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •...
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 7 4 13 4 5 6 10 9 11 15 16 12 8 14 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) SATA2 4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_IN 11) SPDIF_O 12) CLR_CMOS 13) F_USB30 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) COMA 16) LPT Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •...
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The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to connect it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/2 SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. 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 enough stable power to all devices are properly ...
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to connect it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/2 SYS_FAN1/2: Pin No. 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 enough stable power to all devices are properly ...
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1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. DEBUG PORT 1 DEBUG 2 PORT 3 Definition GDPNOEDBRUTG +1D2EVBUG NP/AORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 14 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to the CPU or the system may result in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. ...
1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN3 Pin No. DEBUG PORT 1 DEBUG 2 PORT 3 Definition GDPNOEDBRUTG +1D2EVBUG NP/AORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 14 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to the CPU or the system may result in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. ...
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The LED is on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off your chassis front panel module to...
The LED is on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off your chassis front panel module to...
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Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC F_ U F_ 2 GND 2 GND F_ 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, ...
Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC F_ U F_ 2 GND 2 GND F_ 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, ...
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For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 1 Pin No. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 8 D1- Definition 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ 9 1 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 10 2 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC 1 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to touch the two pins for BIOS ...
For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 1 Pin No. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 8 D1- Definition 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ 9 1 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 10 2 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC 1 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to touch the two pins for BIOS ...
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... GND Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •...
... GND Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •...
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by BIOS version. 2-2 M.I.T. This page is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) - 19 - Or you can use your overall system configurations. This section provides information on your mouse to select the item you want. •• When the system is for reference only and may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life ...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by BIOS version. 2-2 M.I.T. This page is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) - 19 - Or you can use your overall system configurations. This section provides information on your mouse to select the item you want. •• When the system is for reference only and may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life ...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of CPU cores may vary by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows ...