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User's Manual Rev. 1002 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, 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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Box Contents 5 B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E, B860M DS3H WIFI6E, or B860M DS3H Motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 One antennajk 5 Two SATA cables 5 M.2 screws 5 One pack of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads j Only for B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E.
Chapter 2 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. •...
2-2 Product Specifications LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors ® ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel B860 Express Chipset ® Memory Support for DDR5 6400/5600 MT/s memory modules ...
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Storage Interface CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2N_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices ...
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Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm Form Factor * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. j Only for B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E. k Only for B860M DS3H WIFI6E.
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 the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • 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.) •...
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. PCIEX16 Slot & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus.j https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html j Only for B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E. - 15 -...
No data transmission or receiving is occurring 100 Mbps data rate LAN Port j Only for B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E. k Only for B860M DS3H WIFI6E. (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
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& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html j Only for B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E. k Only for B860M DS3H WIFI6E. (Note 2) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. - 17 -...
QFLED QFLED QF_PLUS To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on.
Internal Connectors 12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN FU3C_5G SYS_FAN1 FU3A_5G FAN2_PUMP FUSB_1/FUSB_2 CPU_OPT SPI_TPM LED_C ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 SATA3 4/5/6/7 CLR_CMOS M2A_CPU/M2N_SB Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
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1/2) 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.
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For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition...
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Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing or removing 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.
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1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD M2A_CPU M2N_SB & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Click. M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Click: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1048/M.2-EZ-Latch-Click.html * Motherboard heatsink design may vary by model. - 24 -...
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Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
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12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). 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.
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F_USB30 F_ U 14) FU3A_5G (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
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F_USB3 F 16) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Pin No. Definition Data Output Power (3.3V) No Pin Data Input Chip Select SPI_TPM S F_ S S_F 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
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Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST (MULTIKEY)" for more information. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
If this occurs, 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 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.
After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.)
• A USB thumb drive. The Intel B860 Chipset doesn't include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for ® NVMe SSD storage devices. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1090/intel800-raid.html - 34 -...
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
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European Community Directive R&TTE Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN 5.15 GHz–5.35 GHz and/or Wi-Fi 6E Low Power Indoor 5.945 GHz–6.425 GHz (or 5.925 GHz–6.425 GHz in UK) frequency bands are restricted for indoor use only in all countries listed in the matrix below.
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