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User's Manual ;; Box Contents ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
User's Manual ;; Box Contents ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0 (Note 2)/2.0 LPC Bus iTE COM Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (Note 1) To support DDR3 1600 MHz..., you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Note 2) In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to...
... SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0 (Note 2)/2.0 LPC Bus iTE COM Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (Note 1) To support DDR3 1600 MHz..., you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Note 2) In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to...
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...6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb... 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D ...
...6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb... 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D ...
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... screenshot below is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual monitor confgurations are dependent on the monitor being used ). D-Sub Port The...DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - You can use this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-...
... screenshot below is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual monitor confgurations are dependent on the monitor being used ). D-Sub Port The...DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - You can use this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your HDMI-...
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...LEDs. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to prevent an ... •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. ...
...LEDs. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to this audio jack for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to prevent an ... •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. ...
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... 3) Hardware Installation - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 13) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to the USB bracket. Definition 11 VoDlt2ag+e measurement module(...DIP 1 23 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
... 3) Hardware Installation - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) 13) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to the USB bracket. Definition 11 VoDlt2ag+e measurement module(...DIP 1 23 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
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...configure all the changes made in this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version....system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. Use this menu to configure all...
...configure all the changes made in this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version....system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. Use this menu to configure all...
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... the xHCI controller is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If this item is set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows...Note: OS has to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the ...
... the xHCI controller is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If this item is set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows...Note: OS has to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the ...
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... support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: ... configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the...
... support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: ... configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the...
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...Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below..... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Click Yes to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. The driver Autorun screen is installing...
...Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below..... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Click Yes to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. The driver Autorun screen is installing...
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... end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are attached to the first and third SATA connectors...
... end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives are not supported. •• GPT partitions are attached to the first and third SATA connectors...
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... over on the main BIOS. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. However, if...
... over on the main BIOS. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. However, if...
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...the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Q-Flash BIOS update is displayed on the screen. The following procedure assumes that you sure to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash ... Return to access Q-Flash. 2. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA...
...the BIOS. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Q-Flash BIOS update is displayed on the screen. The following procedure assumes that you sure to a USB flash drive. Select the BIOS update file. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash ... Return to access Q-Flash. 2. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA...
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... Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA...
... Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Install SATA...
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...the driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the ..., you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you do not need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...
...the driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the ..., you need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you do not need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...