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&

Load Optimized Defaults

 

Press <Enter> on this item and select 

Yes

 to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults 

settings help the system to operate in optimum state.  Always load the Optimized defaults after updating 

the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

 

&

Boot Override

 

Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on 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/USB/FDD

 to save the profile to your storage device.

 

&

Load Profiles

 

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function 

to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS 

settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select 

Select 

File in HDD/USB/FDD

 to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile 

automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked 

properly (last known good record).

Chapter 3  Appendix

Drivers Installation

 

Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use 

Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.)

 

After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click 

on the 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 selected drivers. Or click 

the arrow   icon to individually install the drivers you need.

For more software information, 

please visit GIGABYTE's website.

Summary of Contents for GA-P85-Gaming 3

Page 1: ...GA P85 Gaming 3 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME P85GAM3 1001R...

Page 2: ...ut 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 In order to assist in the us...

Page 3: ...1 3 Installing the CPU 9 1 4 Installing the Memory 10 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1 7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2 1 Startup Screen 18 2 2 M I...

Page 4: ...erboard 5 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 5 Two SATA cables 5 5 User s Manual 5 5 I O Shield KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN LGA1150 ATX GA P85 Gaming 3 F_AUDIO AUDIO B_BIOS DDR3_1 DDR3_3 BAT F_PANEL ATX_12V_2X4 Intel...

Page 5: ...s Intel B85 iTE Super I O PCIe CLK 100 MHz PCIe CLK 100 MHz PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x16 x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN 2 PCI PCI Bus PCI CLK 33 MHz PCIe to PCI Bridge x1 x1 2 PCI Express x1 x4 1 PC...

Page 6: ...ry If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic p...

Page 7: ...rocessor Intel HD Graphics support 1 x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 Support for HDMI 1 4a version Maximum shared memory of 1 GB Audio Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Aud...

Page 8: ...aker Out Line In Line Out Mic In I O Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU System overheating...

Page 9: ...t be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the C...

Page 10: ...card Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet bef...

Page 11: ...ut Jack Black This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio...

Page 12: ...ur computer Unplug the power cord from the power 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 att...

Page 13: ...speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis To meet expansion requi...

Page 14: ...ime information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CM...

Page 15: ...efinition 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 motherbo...

Page 16: ...figuration 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 Always turn offyour computerand unplug t...

Page 17: ...ge to the USB bracket 10 9 2 1 14 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local...

Page 18: ...BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the ne...

Page 19: ...This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters Advanced Frequency Settings Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 40...

Page 20: ...ssor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system...

Page 21: ...le for different frequency memory Options are Auto default Normal Speed High Speed Extreme Speed Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings Normal bas...

Page 22: ...CMOS and then restart your system CPU Vcore CPU VRIN DRAM Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages CPU System Temperature Displays current CPU system temperature CPU System Fa...

Page 23: ...he fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer...

Page 24: ...nd 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 0 0 Use Enter to switch between the Hour...

Page 25: ...M Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives and devices that support Boot from LAN func...

Page 26: ...Ultra Fast Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power Default Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power This item is c...

Page 27: ...M Enables legacy option ROM only UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only Default This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Network stack Disables or enables booting from the net...

Page 28: ...to EHCI Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre boot support Default Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable...

Page 29: ...hether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appear...

Page 30: ...disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel LPT port Options a...

Page 31: ...emoval of the AC power or the settings may not be effective Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button Instant Off Press the power button an...

Page 32: ...s Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse 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...

Page 33: ...First select the profile you wish to load and then press Enter to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profil...

Page 34: ...eatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE S...

Page 35: ...ore of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from tha...

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