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... Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Intel Smart Response A. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. B. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode...
... Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Intel Smart Response A. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. B. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode...
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......6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
......6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z77j/Intel® H77k Express Chipset 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. Support...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z77j/Intel® H77k Express Chipset 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. Support...
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... to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with...
... to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with...
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... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow...
... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow...
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... on the monitor being used ). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect your operating system. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to the default playback device. Hardware Installation The HDMI port is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. You can use this port. Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port HDMI (High...
... on the monitor being used ). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect your operating system. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to the default playback device. Hardware Installation The HDMI port is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. You can use this port. Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port HDMI (High...
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... Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the 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 factory defaults. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...
... Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the 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 factory defaults. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility...
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... CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is the memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables...
... CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is the memory frequency that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables...
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... this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Options are connected. For example, you to determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
... this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Options are connected. For example, you to determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities...
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... Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. && 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...
... Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller, it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. && 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...
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... USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. && xHCI Streams Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you wish to allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup...
... USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. && xHCI Streams Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you wish to allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup...
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Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to reboot the system. Select the BIOS update file. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you to...
Step 1: 1. Q-Flash Utility v1.03 Model Name : Z77-DS3H BIOS Version : E14 BIOS Date : 02/14/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to reboot the system. Select the BIOS update file. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. The following procedure assumes that you to...
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... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you can go to the Application Software screen to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you can go to the Application Software screen to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...
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... the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure...
... the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure...
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... a RAID set is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). 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...
... a RAID set is recommended that you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). 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...
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... the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to install Windows 7/XP. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the BootDrv folder. For example, from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Appendix First, copy the driver from the menu and press . 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
... the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to install Windows 7/XP. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the BootDrv folder. For example, from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Appendix First, copy the driver from the menu and press . 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
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... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. A screen will...
... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. A screen will...
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... keyboard/optical mouse still on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with power/amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service...
... keyboard/optical mouse still on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with power/amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service...
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.... Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is unable to...
.... Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is unable to...
