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...-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H 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...
...-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H 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...
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... GA-H77M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77jk/Intel® H77l Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
... GA-H77M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77jk/Intel® H77l Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... RAID set may vary depending on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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... the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the back panel. Hardware Installation - 12 - Support for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Š Š BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ...
... the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the back panel. Hardware Installation - 12 - Support for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware ŠŠ Monitor ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ Š Š BIOS ŠŠ ŠŠ...
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... chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel B: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations...
... chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel B: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations...
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... edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure...
... edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure...
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... supported are dependent on the monitor being used . Hardware Installation After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. 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 this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port HDMI (High...
... supported are dependent on the monitor being used . Hardware Installation After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. 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 this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port HDMI (High...
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... SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 -
... SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 -
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... turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
... turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
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... decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in...
... decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in...
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... GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you want to launch. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with the highest priority for this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type...
... GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you want to launch. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with the highest priority for this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type...
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... as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: This is set to Smart Auto; Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for...
... as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Note: This is set to Smart Auto; Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for...
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... set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start...
... set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start...
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... a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select Flash Disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. •• Do not turn off Reboot - 61 - Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. appears, select Yes to BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : H77M-D3H BIOS Version...
... a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Select Flash Disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. •• Do not turn off Reboot - 61 - Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. appears, select Yes to BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : H77M-D3H BIOS Version...
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... X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Unique Features - 66 - B. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. The...
... X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Unique Features - 66 - B. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. The...
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System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64...
System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64...
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... OS installation. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the floppy disk. Appendix For example, from the motherboard driver disk to the methods below. Your system will open similar to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Press any key to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu...
... OS installation. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the floppy disk. Appendix For example, from the motherboard driver disk to the methods below. Your system will open similar to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Press any key to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu...
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... your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Windows Setup You have chosen to the following list, or press ESC to return to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press...
... your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the previous screen. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Windows Setup You have chosen to the following list, or press ESC to return to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press...
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.... Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to clear the CMOS values. Q: Why is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on . You can temporarily remove the battery from Microsoft's website. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only...
.... Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to clear the CMOS values. Q: Why is present in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on . You can temporarily remove the battery from Microsoft's website. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only...
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... to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix - 96 - A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable...
... to enter BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix - 96 - A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The hard drive, connector, or cable...
