GA-B85N Phoenix User's Manual Rev.
Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard GA-B85N Phoenix Jan. 3, 2014 Jan. 3, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
Table of Contents GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Layout...........................................................................4 GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Block Diagram..............................................................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................6 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 Installation Precautions.....................................................................................
GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB F_PANEL ANTENNA_ BRACKET MINI_PCIE DVI LGA1150 ATX GA-B85N Phoenix ATX_12V DDR3_1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN CLR_CMOS DDR3_2 COM SATA2 USB_HDMI F_USB SATA3 2 BAT USB30_LAN Intel® GbE LAN Intel® B85 CI F_AUDIO F_USB30 AUDIO iTE® Super I/O SATA3 0 1 MSATA USB_DAC PCIEX16 SPDIF_O CODEC M_BIOS B_BIOS Box Contents 55 55 55 55 GA-B85N Phoenix motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Kit 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O
GA-B85N Phoenix Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) LGA1150 CPU DVI-I DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory HDMI DMI 2.0 x16 PCI Express Bus FDI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual BIOS 4 USB 3.0/2.0 3 SATA 6Gb/s 7 USB 2.0/1.
Chapter 1 1-1 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. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
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 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® B85 Express Chipset Memory 2 x 1.
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-I port 1 x HDMI port 2 x Wi-Fi antenna connector holes 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 5 x USB 2.0/1.
Operating System Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 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.
DVI-I Port The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-I connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI. HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats.
1-8 Internal Connectors 1 14 13 8 4 3 2 7 5 6 12 11 15 10 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) ATX_12V ATX CPU_FAN SYS_FAN BAT SATA3 0/1/2 SATA2 F_PANEL 9 6 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) F_AUDIO SPDIF_O F_USB30 F_USB COM CLR_CMOS CI Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer.
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
5) 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 battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Switch PLED+ PLEDPW+ PW- Power LED 10 9 HD+ HDRESRES+ NC 2 1 Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch •• PLED (Power LED, Yellow): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating.
10) 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.
14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. •• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
`` M.I.T. Current Status 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 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
&& Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state.
&& Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. && Memory Initialization Mode Allows you to configure memory timing profile for different frequency memory. Options are: Auto (default), Normal Speed, High Speed, Extreme Speed.
&& 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 Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && 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 temperature.
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 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 to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
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 the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here.
&& Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && 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 is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
&& 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 process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && PCH LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function.
&& Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the back panel. For a USB DAC that has independent power, set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function.
&& External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology.
&& 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 and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
2-7 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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 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.
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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