GIGABYTE GA-B250-HD3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel B250 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboards

Featuring four DIMMs with dual-channel memory support, two PCIe x16 slots with 2-Way CrossFire capability, a SATA Express Connector for up to 16Gb/s data transfer, and an ultra fast M.2 slot (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface) that's Intel Optane ready, the GIGABYTE GA-B250-HD3 motherboard is a value-for-money choice for your new powerhouse based on the 7th/ 6th Generation Intel Core Processor. It also comes with a wealth of Gigabyte in-house designed features for better sound, faster network and smarter fan control, allowing you to achieve more without costing too much.

• Supports 7th/ 6th Generation Intel Core Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• 2-Way CrossFire Multi-Graphics Support
• Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface
• Intel Optane Memory Ready
• SATA Express Connector for up to 16Gb/s Data Transfer
• Triple display interfaces including High Definition Multimedia Interface
• High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
• Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
• Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers
• GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
• APP Center Including Cloud Station Utility

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

All Hybrid Fan Pin Headers

• All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.
• Supports up to 2 amps with built-in overcurrent protection — a must for high-end high current fans.

New Smart Fan 5 Software

Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage scenario. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.

Interoperable Sensors and Fans
Each fan can be customized to operate at different speeds according to any defined temperature source input (except the CPU fan).

Fan Curve
Customize fan curves based on specific temperatures with the intuitive graphical UI.

Enhanced BIOS Interface

The enhanced BIOS interface also has the advanced features seen in the Smart Fan 5 UI, such as: the ability to set triggers based on different temperature sensors on the board, fan curve definition and the temperature interval setting, which can prevent fan rotation noise caused by sudden temperature change — all without having to load Windows.

Immersive VR Gaming Experience

•  VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 90FPS or greater.
•  Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.

Intel GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software

Intel Gigabit LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.

Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe

PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32 Gb/s)

GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interfaces for M.2 SSD devices.



2-Way CrossFire Multi Graphics

Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.



Diagnostic LEDs

Hardware Troubleshooting at a Glance

Onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS indicate if a malfunction is occurring, allowing users to quickly diagnose which major component (CPU/DDR/VGA/HDD) is malfunctioning so they may take action promptly.

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GIGABYTE Exclusive Double Locking Bracket



Anti-Sulfur Resistor Design

Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.



High Quality Onboard Audio Design

The onboard audio design delivers high quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.

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Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting



High-End Audio Components

High Definition Digital Outputs

Enjoy true HD display capability using the most commonly integrated digital output technologies on today’s HD displays and TVs.



Next Generation SATA Express

SATA Express combines the benefits of PCI Express and SATA to provide much higher bandwidth, featuring data transfer rates of up to 16Gb/s.

* Not compatible with regular SATA devices.



Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly

The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier-to-use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.

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GIGABYTE APP Center

The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.



System Information Viewer

GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.



@BIOS

The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.



3D OSD

3D OSD automatically detects and displays your system information during gaming, allowing you to easily get a hold of your system information without switching between screens.



GIGABYTE Exclusive DualBIOS (UEFI) Design

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.





4K Ultra HD Support

4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI.

* 4K display support is dependent on CPU.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere

Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats — keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!



TriDef SmartCam | Custom Stream Modding

To facilitate being the full streaming solution each GIGABYTE motherboard includes TriDef SmartCam software, you are now able to remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background, not only while streaming, but also through other video applications such as Skype.