Gigabyte Gaming 5 Manual

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GA-B250M-Gaming 5
Users Manual
Rev
12ME-B25GAM5-1001R  
						

							MotherboardGA-B250M-Gaming 5
Dec. 20, 2016
Dec. 20, 2016
MotherboardGA-B250M-Gaming 5
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Table of Contents
GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout .....................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
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1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................5
1-2	 Product	Specifications ......................................................................................6
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................9
1-4 Installing the Memory .....................................................................................10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................11
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................13
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
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2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................21
2-2 M.I.T. ..............................................................................................................22
2-3 System ...........................................................................................................28
2-4 BIOS ...............................................................................................................29
2-5 Peripherals .....................................................................................................32
2-6 Chipset ...........................................................................................................35
2-7 Power .............................................................................................................36
2-8  Save & Exit .....................................................................................................38
Chapter 3  Appendix ........................................................................\
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Drivers Installation .....................................................................................................39
Regulatory Statements ..............................................................................................40
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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GA-B250M-Gaming 5 Motherboard Layout
*   The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall\
 depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
 5GA-B250M-Gaming 5 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
 5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
 5User's Manual
KB_MS_USB30CPU_FANATX_12V_2X4
AT X
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR4_2DDR4_1DDR4_4DDR4_3
B AT
Intel® B250
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
LGA1151
R_USB_2
R_USB_1
USB30_LAN
F_USB30
SYS_FAN2
iTE® Super I/O
SYS_FAN1
Intel®  GbE LANS ATA 310
DVIHDMI
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX4CODEC
M2Q_32G8011 06042
GA-B250M-Gaming 5
F_AUDIOTPMF_USBSYS_FAN3_PUMPF_PANELLED_C
SPDIF_O
S ATA 33524  
						

							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 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 motherb\
oard.
 •Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial N\
umber) sticker or 
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
 •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before 
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
 •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make 
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
 •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connect\
ors.
 •It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic 
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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 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 voltage standard.
 •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware 
components are connected.
 •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the 
motherboard circuit or its components.
 •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or 
within the computer casing.
 •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
 •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environmen\
t.
 •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system 
components as well as physical harm to the user.
 •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the 
product,	please	consult	a	certified	computer	technician.
 •If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation 
and/or grounding instructions.
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							1-2	 Product	Specifications
CPU ŠSupport for 7th and 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠIntel® B250 Express Chipset
Memory Š4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory*    Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB\
 of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport for DDR4 2400/2133 MHz memory modules Š 
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) ŠSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules ŠSupport	for	Extreme	Memory	Profile	(XMP)	memory	modules*    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.)
Onboard 
Graphics
 ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 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@24 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version. ŠMaximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio ŠRealtek® ALC1220 codec ŠHigh	Definition	 Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠIntel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)*   For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) Š2 x PCI Express x1 slots  (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics Technology Š 
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Storage Interface ŠChipset: -   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.
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							USB ŠChipset: -    6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available t\
hrough the internal USB header)  -   5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Internal 
Connectors
 Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector Š6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š1 x CPU fan header Š2 x system fan headers Š1 x system fan/water cooling pump header Š1 x front panel header Š1 x front panel audio header Š1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header Š1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header Š1 x S/PDIF Out header Š1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header Š1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable header Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š1 x DVI-D port Š1 x HDMI port Š4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Š3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š1 x RJ-45 port Š1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector Š 
5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line I\
n, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware 
Monitor
 ŠVoltage detection ŠTemperature detection ŠFan speed detection ŠOverheating warning ŠFan fail warning ŠFan speed control*   Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS Š2	x	64	Mbit	flash ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠSupport for DualBIOS™
 ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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							Unique Features ŠSupport for APP Center*   Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions	 of	each	 application	 may	also	vary	 depending	 on	motherboard	 specifications.- 3D OSD- @BIOS- AutoGreen- BIOS Setup- Color Temperature- Cloud Station- EasyTune- Fast Boot- Game Boost- ON/OFF Charge- Platform Power Management- RGB Fusion- Smart Backup- Smart Keyboard- Smart TimeLock- System Information Viewer- USB Blocker- USB DAC-UP 2- V-Tuner ŠSupport for 3TB+ Unlock ŠSupport for Q-Flash ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled 
Software
 ŠNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) ŠIntel® Optane™ Memory Ready ŠcFosSpeed
Operating 
System
 ŠSupport for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit ŠSupport for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit*   Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor model.*   Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor ŠMicro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
*	 GIGABYTE 	reserves	 the	right	 to	make	 any	changes	 to	the	 product	 specifications	 and	product-related	 information	without	prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
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							1-3 Installing the CPU
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 in\
stalling the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CP\
U socket.) •Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU\
. •Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •Set	the	CPU	 host	frequency	 in	accordance	 with	the	CPU	 specifications.	 It	is	 not	 recommended	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 CPULocate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches \
on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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							1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion c\
ard: •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 before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing \
the memory in Dual Channel mode.1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is install\
ed.2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is r\
ecommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel h\
as two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4 Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
Dual	Channel	Memory	Configurations	 TableDDR4_4DDR4_2DDR4_3DDR4_12 Modules- -DS/SS- -DS/SSDS/SS- -DS/SS- -4 ModulesDS/SSDS/SSDS/SSDS/SS(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
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, brand, speed, and chips be used.(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and me\
mory modules.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the memory to prevent hardware damage. •Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Dual	Channel	Memory	ConfigurationThis motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is	installed,	 the	BIOS	 will	automatically	 detect	the	specifications	 and	capacity	 of	the	 memory.	 Enabling	 Dual	Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
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