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...for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...
...for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the...means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Quick Installation Guide ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;;
Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Quick Installation Guide ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Box Contents ;; Motherboard driver disk ;;
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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
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.... •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
.... •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
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... 3nnects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard ...Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. Definition Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio ...
... 3nnects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard ...Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. Definition Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio ...
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... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like...
... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like...
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... Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock.
... Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock.
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... control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
... control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
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... connected to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays .... The time format is 13:0:0. The date format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. BIOS Setup the User level only...
... connected to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays .... The time format is 13:0:0. The date format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset.You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. BIOS Setup the User level only...
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... Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install...
... Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 60 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances ...protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. ...
...update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Unique Features - 60 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances ...protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Restart the system. ...
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...the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Unique Features During ...Internet). Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS...
...the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Unique Features During ...Internet). Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS...
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...load the SATA controller driver first. The following procedure details the steps to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can ..., with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the ...
...load the SATA controller driver first. The following procedure details the steps to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can ..., with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 65 - 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the ...
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... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the ... Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the ... Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
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The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is the process of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : ...
The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is the process of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : ...
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... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager...
... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager...