GA-B250-HD3 (rev. 1.0)
Intel® B250 Chipset
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Audio
AudioVersionSizeDateDownloadRealtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[6.0.8703.1]33.38 MBJun 26, 2019Realtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[8586]30.19 MBDec 19, 2018Realtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 64bit v1709 supported.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit[8346]274.69 MBMar 12, 2018 -
Chipset
ChipsetVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[10.1.18243.8188]2.61 MBMar 10, 2020Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[1914.12.0.1256]82.28 MBMay 29, 2019Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[11.8.60.3561]68.87 MBJan 30, 2019Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS for ME Firmware before installing this driver.
Update Intel ME for security vulnerabilities
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit[11.7.0.1054]72.37 MBNov 30, 2017Intel INF installation
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit[10.1.1.45]3.63 MBNov 13, 2017 - LAN
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SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCIVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.11.1033]3.87 MBMay 29, 2019Intel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.11.1033]70.67 MBMay 29, 2019Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.11.1033]19.79 MBMay 29, 2019Intel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.0.1009]70.13 MBMar 05, 2019Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.0.1009]19.77 MBMar 05, 2019Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.2.0.1009]3.88 MBMar 05, 2019Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[15.9.0.1015]17.55 MBNov 13, 2017Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709)
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[15.9.0.1015]1.63 MBNov 13, 2017Intel Optane memory
(Note) for 7th Generation Intel® Processors only.
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[15.5.0.1051]10.13 MBApr 11, 2017Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[15.5.0.1051]1.58 MBApr 10, 2017Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 7 32bit[15.5.0.1051]0.42 MBApr 10, 2017 - USB 3.0
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VGA
VGAVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel VGA Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[100.6518]329.74 MBFeb 12, 2019Intel VGA Driver (beta Version for 7th Generation Intel® Processors)
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit[21.20.16.4508]342.85 MBJan 10, 2017
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Audio
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BIOS(+5)
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VersionSizeDateDownloadDescriptionF65.49 MBApr 26, 2017
- Support Intel® Optane™ Technology
* This BIOS prohibits updating to earlier version BIOS
- Support Intel® Optane™ Technology
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DescriptionVersionSizeDateDownloadAPP Center
(Note) Support Intel 200/100/X299/C246 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first before install APP Center utility.
OS: Windows 10 64bitB20.0506.151.60 MBMay 28, 2020Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit22.9.2.3235.84 MBJul 02, 2019System Information Viewer / Smart Fan 5
(Note) Support Intel 200/100/C246 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB19.0325.111.34 MBMar 25, 2019GIGABYTE Intel ME Critical FW Update Utility
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 8.1 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit,Windows 10 32bitB17.1218.1185.04 MBDec 21, 2017Intel® Software Guard Extensions Platform
(support may vary by model).
OS: Windows 10 64bit1.8.106.4080323.02 MBNov 14, 2017Ambient LED (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB17.1024.118.09 MBOct 24, 2017Xsplit
(Note) Support Intel 200 / 300 / X299 & AMD X399 / AM4 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit3.1.1709.1531118.46 MBOct 24, 2017@BIOS (200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB17.0710.119.12 MBJul 10, 2017V-Tuner (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB17.0103.19.33 MBJan 15, 20173D OSD (200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) Please install DirectX End-User Runtime First.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1229.147.72 MBJan 15, 2017Smart Keyboard (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB17.0111.13.53 MBJan 15, 2017Platform Power Management (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0331.15.52 MBJan 04, 2017Game Boost (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1013.18.10 MBJan 04, 2017GIGABYTE Firmware Update Utility
(Note) Support Intel 200 series Dual BIOS motherboards (support may vary by model).
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0302.15.51 MBJan 04, 2017Color Tempertaure (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0506.12.82 MBJan 04, 2017BIOS Setup (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0923.17.15 MBJan 04, 2017cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitV22844.55 MBJan 04, 2017Intel® Software Guard Extensions Platform
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit1.6.101.328693.59 MBJan 04, 2017Fast Boot (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1017.15.44 MBJan 04, 2017EasyTune (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune and GWUM Tools before install this.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1118.19.60 MBJan 04, 2017Cloud Station (PC) (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0307.15.11 MBJan 04, 2017Cloud Station (Server) (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1222.16.24 MBJan 04, 2017USB Blocker (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.1020.13.96 MBJan 04, 2017Auto Green (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0308.115.41 MBJan 04, 2017Smart Time Lock (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0519.116.40 MBJan 04, 2017Smart Backup (Intel 200 series)
(Note) Support Intel 200 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitB16.0516.147.50 MBJan 04, 2017Windows USB Installation Tool
(Note) Support Intel 100/200/X299 series motherboards.
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bitB16.1102.121.86 MBNov 02, 2016
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LanguageVersionSizeDateDownloadDescriptionArabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese1028.98 MBJan 02, 2017Multilingual Installation Guide
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1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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