Gigabyte Motherboard GA-B85-D3V (rev.2.x) User Manual - English (Version 1101)
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Enhance your system with the reliable GA-B85-D3V Motherboard. This comprehensive user manual serves as an essential guide for PC builders and advanced users, ensuring a smooth setup experience every time. It meticulously details hardware installation—including CPU mounting, memory configuration, and expansion card integration—as well as step-by-step instructions for BIOS setup, power management, and driver updates. Master your system’s full potential with expert guidance on this high-performance B85 chipset workstation.
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GA-B85-D3V
User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-B85D3V-1101R
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GA-B85-D3V User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-B85D3V-1101R
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Motherboard GA-B85-D3V Motherboard GA-B85-D3V Oct. 17, 2013 Oct. 17, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally regis...
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Table of Contents GA-B85-D3V Motherboard Layout ..................................................................................4 GA-B85-D3V Motherboard Block Diagram ..................................
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GA-B85-D3V Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V_2X4 DV VG LGA1150 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 B_BIOS Realtek® Gb E LAN DD R3 _1 PCIEX16 GA-B85-D3V M_BIOS DD R3 _2 PCIEX1_1 F_ US B3...
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GA-B85-D3V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1150 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz PCIe CLK Dual Channel Memory (100 MHz) DVI-D x16 PCI Express Bus MI (C en ter /S ub wo ofe Sp ea ...
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 packa...
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Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 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 ...
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Bundled Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Software Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Operating Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 System Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm ...
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1-4 Installing the Memory 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, ...
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DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. The actual resolutio...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V_2X4 8) F_AUDIO 2) ATX 9) SPDIF_O 3) CPU_FAN 10) F_USB30 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 12) COM 6) SATA2 4/5 13) CLR_CMOS 7) F_PANEL 14) BAT Read ...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 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 al...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA DEBUG DEB...
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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...
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DEBUG 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) PORT 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 ...
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14) 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. Replace the battery when the batt...
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
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This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature and Vcore. Whether the system will work stably with the overc...
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Advanced CPU Core Settings CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. K OC (Note) Allows for increased per...
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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 s...
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Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 o...
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CPU 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 CPU temperatu...
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2-3 System Information 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. System ...
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2-4 BIOS Features Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as th...
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VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot...
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CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot proc...
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Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the passwo...
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Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the x HCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. Note: This is the recommended mo...
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AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as...
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Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on e...
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2-7 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...
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Chapter 3 Appendix Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) After installing ...
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthoriz...
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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 rea...
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Ma...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
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| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 11.30 MB |
| Published | May 30, 2026 |
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