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- Page 1 GA-B250M-Gaming 3 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.
- Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-B250M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................5 Installation Precautions ..................5 1-2 Product Specifications ..................6 Installing the CPU .................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. 10 Internal Connectors .................. -
Page 4: Ga-B250M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout
GA-B250M-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1151 R_USB30 USB30_LAN GA-B250M-Gaming 3 Intel ® GbE LAN AUDIO PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 ® Intel B250 ® Super I/O PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX4 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O COM SYS_FAN3 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 Box Contents... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 6: 1-2 Product Specifications
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules Š * To support 2400 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 7th generation processor. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Š Onboard Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel ®... - Page 7 Storage Interface Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. Š...
- Page 8 Support for Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 8.1 64-bit/Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit (for 6th Generation Intel ® processors) * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Š Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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Page 9: Installing The Cpu
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 10: Installing An Expansion Card
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table: DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... - Page 11 Mic In (Pink) The Mic in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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Page 12: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 SPDIF_O F_USB30 CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN1/2/3 SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 M2Q_32G CLR_CMOS F_PANEL F_AUDIO Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. - Page 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 enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
- Page 14 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 SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA3 1 0 SATA3 5 4 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"...
- Page 15 Installation Notices for the M2Q_32G and SATA Connectors: Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of devices installed in the M2Q_32G connector. The M2Q_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 5 connector.
- Page 16 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
- Page 17 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- No Pin USB DX+ •...
- Page 18 14) 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 a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. 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. - Page 20 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
- Page 21 & Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. & Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. & CPU Flex Ratio Override Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto.
- Page 22 & C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3.
- Page 23 & Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. ` Advanced Memory Settings & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note ) , System Memory Multiplier, Memory Odd Ratio(100/133 or 200/266), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
- Page 24 ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vcore voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vcore voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) & VAXG Loadline Calibration Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU VAXG voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU VAXG voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) ` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options.
- Page 25 & 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 the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
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Page 26: System
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 set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings;... -
Page 27: Bios
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the 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... - Page 28 & SATA Support All Sata Devices All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Last Boot HDD Only Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.
- Page 29 & Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch Disables option ROM. Legacy Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Enables UEFI option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.
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Page 30: Peripherals
Peripherals & Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED function. (Default: On) & Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Enables or disables Intel ® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled) & SW Guard Extensions (SGX) Enables or disables the Intel ® Software Guard Extensions technology. - Page 31 & Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & Ipv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. & PXE boot wait time Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0) &...
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Page 32: Chipset
& Aggressive LPM Support Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) & Hot plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) &... -
Page 33: Power
& PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. & Wake on LAN Enable Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. - Page 34 & Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
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Page 35: Save & Exit
Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. &... -
Page 36: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix Enabling Intel ® Optane ™ Technology System Requirements 1. Intel ® Optane ™ 2. The Optane SSD must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity than the ™ hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.) Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set CSM Support to Enabled and Storage Boot Option Control to UEFI. -
Page 37: Drivers Installation
You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. -
Page 38: Regulatory Statements
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. - Page 39 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 40: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Road, Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • GIGABYTE eSupport To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com...