GB-BXCEH-3205 - Desktop computer GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Desktop computer (compact BRIX series)
Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GB-BXCEH-3205
Processor	Intel Celeron 3205U (estimation)
Memory	8GB DDR3L (estimation)
Storage	240GB Intel SSD (as shown in BIOS SATA configuration)
BIOS	UEFI AMI BIOS (Aptio Setup Utility)
Dimensions	139.5 x 115.4 x 41.5 mm (estimation)
Weight	0.6 kg (estimation)
Power Input	19V DC (estimation)
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet (MAC address shown)
Audio	Onboard audio controller (configurable in BIOS)
USB Ports	Multiple (USB 3.0 supported via XHCI)
SATA Ports	2 SATA ports (one with SSD, one empty)
M.2 Slot	1 M.2 SATA device slot
BIOS Features	Overclocking, Hardware Monitor, Secure Boot, Power management
Operating System Support	Windows 7, Windows 8.x/10 (selectable in BIOS)
Security	Administrator and User passwords, Secure Boot

Frequently Asked Questions - GB-BXCEH-3205 GIGABYTE

How do I enter the BIOS setup on the Gigabyte GB-BXCEH-3205?

Press the Delete key during the POST (Power-On Self-Test) when the power is turned on.

What BIOS version is used on this desktop?

The BIOS is an AMI Aptio Setup Utility version 2.17.1254 (Copyright 2016 American Megatrends, Inc.).

How can I change the boot device priority?

Go to the Boot menu and adjust the Boot Option Priorities list. Use arrow keys to select and Enter to change.

How do I set a password to restrict access to BIOS?

Go to the Security menu. Set an Administrator Password to restrict BIOS entry, or a User Password to require a password for booting.

What is the default SATA mode?

The default SATA Mode Selection is AHCI. You can change it to RAID if needed.

Can I enable Secure Boot on this device?

Yes, go to the Security menu and enable Secure Boot Support. Note: CSM must be disabled for Secure Boot to function.

How do I monitor CPU temperature and fan speed?

Navigate to the Advanced menu and select H/W Monitor to view real-time CPU/GPU temperature and fan speed.

What should I do if I make changes and the system becomes unstable?

Press F3 to load the Optimized BIOS defaults, or select Restore Defaults in the Save & Exit menu.

How do I flash the BIOS?

BIOS flashing is risky. It is recommended not to flash unless necessary. The manual does not detail the flashing process; refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

Can I overclock the CPU?

Yes, the Advanced menu has an OverClocking Performance Menu. However, this feature depends on the specific product purchased.

USER MANUAL GB-BXCEH-3205 GIGABYTE

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is a UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, and the BIOS version.

To access the BIOS setup program, press the key during the POST (Power-On Self-Test) when the power is turned on.

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<↑><↓>	Move the selection bar to select an item
<←→<→>	Move the selection bar to select the screen
(orExecute command or enter the submenu
(orMain Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup programSubmenus: Exit current submenu
<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
< F2>Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
< F3>Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenu

Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

Main

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS

Advanced

This setup page includes all the items of BRIX enhanced features.

Chipset

Platform Controller Hub additional features configuration.

Security

Change, set or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.

A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Boot

This setup page provides items for configuration of boot sequence.

Save & Exit

Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to and exit. (Pressing can also carry out this task.)

Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup.

(Pressing can also carry out this task.)

• BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it is recommended that you don't flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

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The Main Menu

Once you enter the #IOS Setup program< the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter other sub>menu.

Main Menu Help

The on>screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu<press to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu.

BIOS Information

Project Name

Displays Project name.

BIOS Version

Displays version of the #IOS.

Build Data and Time

Displays the date and time when the #IOS setup utility was created.

LAN MAC Address

Displays the MA& address information.

Total Memory

Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

ME FW Version

Displays the ME firmware version.

System Date

Set the date following the weekly>month>day>year format.

System Time

Set the system time following the hour>minute> second format.

• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Restore Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components.

Select a submenu item<then press to access the related submenu screen.

Trusted Computing

Configures trusted computing setting.

OverClocking Performance Menu

Configures OverClocking setting

*This item depends on purchasing product.

H/W Monitor

Displays a real>time record of the CPU / system temperature and fan speed.

S5 RTC Wake Setting

Enable system to wake up from S5 mode using RTC alarm

CPU Configuration

Configures the CPU features in this entry.

SATA Configuration

Configures the SATA settings in this entry.

OS selection

Selecting allow you to select the OS system in this entry.

NVMe Configuration

Optional item by models.

H/W1Monitor1

Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real>time record of the &PU / system temperature and fan speed.

System1Fan1Fail1Warning1(Default:1Enabled)1

Enable system fan stop warming function.

Set waring message when system fan failed.

System1Fan1Speed1Control (Default:1Normal)

Set Normal by default.

Option available: Full Speed / Normal.

CPU1Temperature1

Displays current system temperature.

GPU1Temperature1

Displays current GPU temperature.

System1Fan1Speed1

Displays current &PU fan speed.

CPU Configuration

Your CPU features / instructions are displayed and can be individually enabled / disabled in the CPU features list showed below.

CPU Model Name

Displays the processor type information.

CPU processor type depends on actual model.

CPU Signature

Displays the processor ID information.

Microcode Patch

Displays the information of the processor microcode patch.

Processor Cores

Displays the information of the processor core.

64-bit

Displays the supported information of installed CPU.

L1 Data Cache

Displays the information of L1 Data Cache.

L1 Code Cache

Displays the information of L1 Code Cache.

L2 Cache

Displays the information of L2 Cache per Core.

L3 Cache

Displays the information of total L3 Cache per socket.

SATA Configuration

Let you select the on chip SATA type.

SATA Mode Selection (Default: AHCI)

SATA controller enable its AHCI functionality.

The RAID function is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot

time.

SATA Port

Displays the hard drive information connected to your SATA port.

M.2 SATA device

Displays the hard drive information connected to your M.2 SATA device.

OS1Selection1

Selecting allow you to select the OS system in this entry

OS1Selection1 1

Selecting OS before installation..

L#N1PXE1OpROM (Default:1Disabled)

Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller t.

Default: Disabled.

Storage1(Default:1Do1not1launch)1

&ontrols the execution of UEFI and Legacy storage OpROM.

When setting RAID function and select UEFI or Legacy mode to control.

Chipset1

Allows users to view and configure the system chipset features.

VT-d1(Default:1Enabled)1

Enables guest virtual machines to directly use peripheral devices through DMA and interrupt remapping.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.

Onboard1#udio1(Default:1Enabled)1

Enabled / Disabled onboard audio controller.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.

Onboard1L#N1(Default:1Enabled)1

Enabled / Disabled onboard LAN controller.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.

ERP1Lowest1Power1State1Mode1(Default:1Disabled)1

Enabled / Disabled ERP support function.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.

XHCI1Hand-off1(Default:1Disabled)1

Set US# port behavior.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.1

Restore1#C1Power1Loss1(Default:1Power1off)1

This option provides user to set the mode if an A& power loss occurs.

Power1LED1Support1(Default:1Enabled)1

11This option provides user to set the mode for Power LED behavior.

Security

Allows you to safeguard a protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.

Administrator Password

Press to configure the administrator password.

User Password

Press to configure the user password.

Secure Boot menu

Secure Boot Support (Default: Disabled)

Secure #oot requires all the applications that are running during the booting process to be pre>signed with valid digital certificates. This way< the system knows all the files being loaded before UEFI OS loads and gets to the login screen have not been tampered with.

Option available: Enabled / Disabled.

Allows you to safeguard an protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.

Secure Boot Mode (Default: Standard)

Define the Secure #oot Mode.

Option available: Standard / &ustom.

The Key Management below can be selected if Secure #oot Mode is &ustom.

Key1Management1

11 For an experienced user to modify Secure #oot variables.

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Boot

Allows you to set the logo post on screen and the device priority during system boot>up.

Boot Option Priorities

Full Screen LOGO Show (Default: Enabled)

Allow user to determine whether to display the logo at system startup.

Boot Option (Default: #1)

Press to configure the boot priority.

Option may vary depends on your connected HDD numbers: #1 / (#2) / (#3) / (#4).

Save & Exit

The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the #IOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press

.

Save Changes and Reset

Active this option to reset system after saving the changes.

Option available: Yes / No.

Discard Changes and Reset

Discards changes made and close the #IOS setup and exit.

Option available: Yes / No.

Restore Defaults

Press on this item and then press key to load the default #IOS settings.

Option available: Yes / No.

ME FW Image Re-Flash

Press to configure ME FW Image Re>Flash function.

Option available: Disabled / Enabled