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B460 HD3

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

Summary of Contents for B460 HD3

Page 1: ...n global warming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website B460 HD3 User s Manual Rev 1001 ...

Page 2: ... may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at https www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For ex...

Page 3: ...alling an Expansion Card 10 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1 7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2 1 Startup Screen 20 2 2 The Main Menu 21 2 3 Favorites F11 22 2 4 Tweaker 23 2 5 Settings 28 2 6 System Info 33 2 7 Boot 34 2 8 Save Exit 37 Chapter 3 Appendix 38 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3 2 Installing an Intel Optane Memory 40 3 3 Drivers Installation 42 Regulatory Notices 43 Contac...

Page 4: ...tain The box contents are subject to change without notice KB_MS_USB DVI VGA HDMI U32 U32_LAN LGA1200 ATX AUDIO DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 ATX_12V_2X4 Intel B460 CLR_CMOS M_BIOS B_BIOS PCIEX1_1 PCIEX4 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 F_U32 M2A_SB CODEC B460 HD3 F_PANEL SPI_TPM F_USB1 F_USB2 SPDIF_O F_AUDIO COMA LPT SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 THB_C1 CPU_FAN iTE Super I O 42 60 80 BAT Realtek GbE LAN ...

Page 5: ...a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable 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 the local volta...

Page 6: ...E s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support 1 x D Sub port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz 1 x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1 x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 30 Hz ...

Page 7: ...x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers Internal Connectors 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 2 x M 2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x S PDIF Out h...

Page 8: ...n may also vary depending on motherboard specifications BIOS Ambient LED EasyTune Fast Boot Game Boost ON OFF Charge Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Operating System Support for Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 22 5cm GI...

Page 9: ...commended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket a...

Page 10: ...supports a 15 pin D Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port Note The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60 Hz the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used...

Page 11: ...ack Mic In Pink The Mic in jack Activity LED Connection Speed LED LAN Port Activity LED Connection Speed LED State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Audio Jack Configurations Jack Headphone 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 cha...

Page 12: ...outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 1 7 Internal Connectors 1 ATX_12V_2X4 2 ATX 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN1 2 3 5 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 M2Q_SB M2A_SB 7 SPDIF_O 8 F_PANEL 9 F_AUDIO 10 F_U32 11 F_USB1 F_USB2 12 COMA 13 LPT 14 SPI_TPM 15 THB_C1 THB_C2 16 ...

Page 13: ...D 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 NC 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pinATX ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 3 GND 7 12V 4 GND 8 12V ATX_12V_2X4 4 1 8 5 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1...

Page 14: ...cket 3 Connectors The M 2 connectors support M 2 SATA SSDs or M 2 PCIe SSDs and support SATA RAID configuration Please note that an M 2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M 2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard drive Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array 80 110 60 42 80 60 42 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M 2 SSD in the...

Page 15: ...o M 2 SSD Installed a a a a a a a Available r Not available Connector Type of M 2 SSD 7 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF di...

Page 16: ... pin assignments are matched correctly System Status LED S0 On S3 S4 S5 Off PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Settings Platform Power for more information SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system st...

Page 17: ... ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power 5V 7 GND 3 USB DX 8 GND 4 USB DY 9 No Pin 5 USB DX 10 NC Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord ...

Page 18: ...used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add in card Supports a Thunderbolt add in card 13 LPT Parallel Port Header The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable For purchasing the optional LPT port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 STB 10 GND 19 ACK 2 AFD 11 PD4 20 GND 3 PD0 12 GND 21 BUSY 4 ERR 13 PD5 22 G...

Page 19: ...mage to your devices may occur if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up Used batteries must be handled in accord...

Page 20: ...caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults sectio...

Page 21: ...us BIOS settings for the current submenus F6 Display the Smart Fan 5 screen F7 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program F11 Switch to the Favorites submenu F12 Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Insert Add or remove a favorite option Ctrl S Display infor...

Page 22: ... favorites and use the F11 key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located To add or remove a favorite option go to its original page and press Insert on the option The option is marked with a star sign if set as a favorite 22 ...

Page 23: ... core CPU the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto VT d Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled Intel R Speed Shift Technology Intel Speed Shift Technology Note Enables or disables Intel Speed Shift Technology Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up its operating frequency...

Page 24: ...workloads to it You can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for performance optimization Default Enabled 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 Default Disabled CPU Flex Ratio Settings Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio The adjustable range may ...

Page 25: ...cally reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Package Power Limit TDP Watts Package Power Limit Time Allows you to set the power limit for CPUTurbo mode and how long it takes to operate at the specified power limit If the specified value is exceeded the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in orde...

Page 26: ...performs memory training Please note that if the system becomes unstable or unbootable 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 1 for how to clear the CMOS values Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memo...

Page 27: ...e CPU Graphics Voltage VAXG DRAM Voltage CH A B These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages Advanced Voltage Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load Line Calibration level over voltage protection level and over current protection level 27 ...

Page 28: ...ith 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system Any Key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press Enter...

Page 29: ...rmines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default IO Ports Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the ...

Page 30: ... for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices Default Enabled Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to in...

Page 31: ...capability for each SATA port Default Disabled Configured as eSATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices EZ RAID Allows you to quickly set up a RAID array Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set for instructions on configuring a RAID array Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options Miscellaneous Int...

Page 32: ...ments Default Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds Fan Control Use Temperature Input Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS autom...

Page 33: ...System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use Enter to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Use Enter to switch betwe...

Page 34: ...ring on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefixed with UEFI string Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64 bit installation disc and is prefixed with UEFI string Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to short...

Page 35: ... power This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Mouse Speed Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed Default 1 X Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Windows 10 CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and support...

Page 36: ... enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press Enter on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press Enter without entering any password Press Enter ...

Page 37: ...the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles...

Page 38: ...SATA And RST Configuration make sure SATA Controller s is enabled To create RAID set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Then save the settings and restart your computer Note When using a PCIe SSD make sure to set the Use RST Legacy OROM item under Settings IO Ports SATAAnd RST Configuration to Disabled and RST Control PCIe Storage Devices to Manual Then ...

Page 39: ...egin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press Y to confirm or N to cancel 6 When completed you can see detailed information aboutthe RAIDarray in theDISK VOLUMEINFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc To exit the RAID BIOS utility press Esc or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU C 2 UEFI RAID Configuration S...

Page 40: ...ry cannot be used to accelerate an existing RAID array the accelerated hard drive SSD cannot be included in a RAID array 4 The hard drive SSD to be accelerated must be a SATA hard drive or M 2 SATA SSD 5 The hard drive SSD to be accelerated can be a system drive or data drive The system drive must be GPT formatted and have Windows 10 64 bit or later version installed on it The data drive must also...

Page 41: ...utility from the Start menu and then enable Intel Optane Memory on the Intel Optane Memory screen 4 Launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the Start menu and make sure the Intel Optane Memory has been enabled If you want to accelerate the system drive you can select specific folders files or applications to accelerate using the Intel Optane Memory Pinning function The Intel Optane ...

Page 42: ...message Tap to choose what happens with this disc on the top right corner of the screen and select Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Install button and Xpress Install will install all of the select...

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