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Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP GA-Z77M-D3H GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012
Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP GA-Z77M-D3H GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012
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...is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The trademarks...
...is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The trademarks...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77M-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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77M-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 ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP, GA-Z77M-D3H or GA-H77M-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without ...
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP, GA-Z77M-D3H or GA-H77M-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without ...
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GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS_USB ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA_DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30 iTE Super I/O USB_LAN AUDIO Atheros GbE LAN CODEC SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1 PCI PCIEX4 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/ GA-Z77M-D3H/ GA-H77M-D3H BAT PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77jk Intel® H77l M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2 23 45 CLR_CMOS SATA3 10 F_AUDIO COM LPT SPDIF_O TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB30 SYS_FAN1 MM Only for GA-H77M-D3H. - 7 - OO Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H.
GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS_USB ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA_DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30 iTE Super I/O USB_LAN AUDIO Atheros GbE LAN CODEC SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1 PCI PCIEX4 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/ GA-Z77M-D3H/ GA-H77M-D3H BAT PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77jk Intel® H77l M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2 23 45 CLR_CMOS SATA3 10 F_AUDIO COM LPT SPDIF_O TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB30 SYS_FAN1 MM Only for GA-H77M-D3H. - 7 - OO Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H.
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GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 ...GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to PCI Bridge CODEC LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 1 PCI Express x4 MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 1 PCI MM Only for GA-H77M-D3H.... NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H.
GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 ...GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to PCI Bridge CODEC LPC Bus iTE Super I/O LPT COM PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 1 PCI Express x4 MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 1 PCI MM Only for GA-H77M-D3H.... NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H.
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.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the chassis is best to the... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from ...
.... •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the chassis is best to the... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from ...
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MM Only for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel... DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor BIOS ...
MM Only for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel... DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor BIOS ...
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... oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation
... oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation
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... steps below to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with your finger. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not...
... steps below to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with your finger. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not...
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...check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the... of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top...
...check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the... of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top...
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...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 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. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 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. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
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.... Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and...
.... Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not...
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...) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This... motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port ...
...) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This... motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
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... values may not be accurate or may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power...
... values may not be accurate or may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power...
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... Pin No. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same ... panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to this header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 26 - For example, some graphics cards may connect your expansion card....
... Pin No. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same ... panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to this header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND Hardware Installation - 26 - For example, some graphics cards may connect your expansion card....
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... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.... configuration settings or to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the...
... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.... configuration settings or to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on the...