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...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in...manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 ...
...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in...manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 ...
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... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
... 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 ...Technology 69 4-8 Intel Smart Response 71 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using...
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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) 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. Box Contents GA-Z77P-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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) 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. Box Contents GA-Z77P-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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...(Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of...* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...(Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of...* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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... the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make...
... the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make...
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... jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data...
... jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data...
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... Auto; Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS... devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to xHCI controller. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to AHCI mode...
... Auto; Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS... devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to EHCI. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to xHCI controller. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to AHCI mode...
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... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Or click No if you wish to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es...
... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Or click No if you wish to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
Drivers Installation - 56 - The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... compress and back up your system to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - A. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks...
... compress and back up your system to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 57 - A. Step 2: Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks...
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Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2. ...
Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to access Xpress Recovery2. ...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ...
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...utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Or you have to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically set up...
...utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Or you have to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically set up...
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... to create the store partition (if the SSD is to create a partition equal to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in order to restart your computer. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create...
... to create the store partition (if the SSD is to create a partition equal to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in order to restart your computer. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create...
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... you to set Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Unique Features - 68 - Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled. 2. E. Go to the Peripherals menu and set when to...
... you to set Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Unique Features - 68 - Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled. 2. E. Go to the Peripherals menu and set when to...
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... Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. - 69 - Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to...
... Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. - 69 - Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to...
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... of the hard disk. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. If you enable RAID mode. Unique Features All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a... It is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for storing your ...
... of the hard disk. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. If you enable RAID mode. Unique Features All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a... It is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for storing your ...
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... drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only 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...
... drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only 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...