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... For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective... owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The...
... For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective... owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. 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 - 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.
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. 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 - 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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... components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
... components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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... the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the...
... the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the...
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...;• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card...
...;• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card...
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... Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) mSATA ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) G1.Sniper 3) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) BIOS9S)witchCerL(SRW_4C) MOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH Use ...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. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) P F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 8) mSATA (Solid-State...
... Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) mSATA ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) G1.Sniper 3) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) BIOS9S)witchCerL(SRW_4C) MOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH Use ...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. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) P F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 8) mSATA (Solid-State...
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... expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel ... the DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a froPnWtMpSawnietclha(Xu5d8iAo-OmCo) dule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. CLR_CMOS For information...
... expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel ... the DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a froPnWtMpSawnietclha(Xu5d8iAo-OmCo) dule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. CLR_CMOS For information...
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... in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics...
... in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics...
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... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... Allows you to Manual. BIOS Setup - 42 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Options...
... the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... Allows you to Manual. BIOS Setup - 42 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Options...
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..., Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the...
..., Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install ... Install" will appear asking whether to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will automatically scan your optical drive...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install ... Install" will appear asking whether to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will automatically scan your optical drive...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 54 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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... is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Z77PD3.F1) to update the... is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features - 60 -
... is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Z77PD3.F1) to update the... is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features - 60 -
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...on -screen instructions to complete. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to start. 3. Unique Features Update the BIOS Using...after the system restarts. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to do NOT interrupt ...
...on -screen instructions to complete. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to start. 3. Unique Features Update the BIOS Using...after the system restarts. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Before You Begin 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to do NOT interrupt ...
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...To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Unique Features For a RAID 0 array that 's been ...created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 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 individually install the X.H.D utility later. Before installing the operating ...
...To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Unique Features For a RAID 0 array that 's been ...created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 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 individually install the X.H.D utility later. Before installing the operating ...
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...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation....
...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation....
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... the RAID Configuration Utility. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. The following screen appears, indicating that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system.
... the RAID Configuration Utility. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. The following screen appears, indicating that a RAID volume is added to replace a failed drive to manually rebuild the array in the operating system.
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.../ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating...
.../ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating...
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... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help , we at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). We believe...herein was delivered in a manner that the information in this document is subject to a third party nor be used batteries properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. 5-3-3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, ...
... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help , we at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). We believe...herein was delivered in a manner that the information in this document is subject to a third party nor be used batteries properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. 5-3-3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, ...