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...Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-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 33...
...Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-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 33...
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... to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. j Only for GA-H77-D3H. k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š Š Chipset Š Memory Š Š Š Š Š Onboard Š Graphics Audio Š Š Š Š LAN Š Expansion Slots Š Š Š Š Multi-Graphics Š Technology Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors...
... to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. j Only for GA-H77-D3H. k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š Š Chipset Š Memory Š Š Š Š Š Onboard Š Graphics Audio Š Š Š Š LAN Š Expansion Slots Š Š Š Š Multi-Graphics Š Technology Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors...
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... (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtuj * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for 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 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for...
... (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtuj * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for 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 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for...
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... the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate...
... the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate...
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...In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The maximum supported resolution is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can use this port to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...
...In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The maximum supported resolution is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can use this port to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DB_PORT 8) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DB_PORT 8) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA...
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... (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is 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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
... (POST) during the POST when the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is 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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
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... the core frequency in order to reduce the power. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) & Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power...
... the core frequency in order to reduce the power. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) & Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power...
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... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory Multiplier Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor...
... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory Multiplier Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor...
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... here. Press on this type is installed. & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. & Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) BIOS Setup - 46 - For example...
... here. Press on this type is installed. & Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. & Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) BIOS Setup - 46 - For example...
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... ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot) in this item is set to Disabled, the xHCI Mode below will be automatically set to AHCI mode. & 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 SATA controllers. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default...
... ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot) in this item is set to Disabled, the xHCI Mode below will be automatically set to AHCI mode. & 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 SATA controllers. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default...
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... graphics memory size. This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & USB3.0 Support (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) & Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation 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 Disabled. & Init Display First Specifes...
... graphics memory size. This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & USB3.0 Support (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) & Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation 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 Disabled. & Init Display First Specifes...
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...or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology & ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 51 - Set this setting depending on the super I/O chip and allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. & PCI Express x4 Slot Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Enabled when a TPM device is installed. (Default) x1 PCIEX4 operates at x1 mode. x4...
...or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) ` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology & ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) - 51 - Set this setting depending on the super I/O chip and allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. & PCI Express x4 Slot Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Enabled when a TPM device is installed. (Default) x1 PCIEX4 operates at x1 mode. x4...
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... BIOS file 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 save the BIOS file to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77-D3H BIOS Version : F3c BIOS Date : 01/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS...
... BIOS file 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 save the BIOS file to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77-D3H BIOS Version : F3c BIOS Date : 01/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS...
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... access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. B. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to load...
... access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. B. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to load...
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An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. System Requirements 1. B. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all...
An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. System Requirements 1. B. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all...
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... Windows installation process. Press any key to the methods below. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install Windows 7/XP. A. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to ensure system performance and compatibility. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the BootDrv folder. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu...
... Windows installation process. Press any key to the methods below. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to install Windows 7/XP. A. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to ensure system performance and compatibility. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the BootDrv folder. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. First, copy the driver from the menu...
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... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll...
... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll...
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... jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in My Computer > Properties > Gen- Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE...
... jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. If not, please update it from the battery holder to stop supplying power to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in My Computer > Properties > Gen- Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE...
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... for help. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is working properly. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes...
... for help. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is working properly. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes...
