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... by any means without prior notice. 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be...
... by any means without prior notice. 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be...
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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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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. 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 -
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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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.... 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top...
.... 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top...
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... line out jack. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1channel audio configuration in jack.
... line out jack. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1channel audio configuration in jack.
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...to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will function 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. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed...Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to Smart Auto; Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Super-Speed capability is visible to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: This is...
...to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will function 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. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed...Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to Smart Auto; Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Super-Speed capability is visible to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: This is...
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...or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) ...displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart ...
...or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) ...displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart ...
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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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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 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 -
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The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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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... can back up data on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives...
... can back up data on the amount of data). •• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Installing Windows 7 and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives...
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... file to store the backup image file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data.
... file to store the backup image file. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data.
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... Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features...
... Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Figure 1. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features...
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...damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to enhance your needs....) 1. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the ...
...damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to enhance your needs....) 1. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the ...
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IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to the commands below. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Refer to set up Intel Rapid ...
IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to the commands below. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Refer to set up Intel Rapid ...
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... move the data from the memory to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. The Timer slider 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. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. After...
... move the data from the memory to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. The Timer slider 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. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. After...
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...®. - 69 - During the updating process, the monitor will not light up . Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Type OEM. (Note) Intel Smart Connect Technology is for the following directory in BIOS Setup 2. Restart your system...
...®. - 69 - During the updating process, the monitor will not light up . Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Type OEM. (Note) Intel Smart Connect Technology is for the following directory in BIOS Setup 2. Restart your system...
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... 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. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Unique Features An Intel Chipset-based motherboard... area and double-click it to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to the SATA disk. - 71 - 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD ...
... 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. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Unique Features An Intel Chipset-based motherboard... area and double-click it to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to the SATA disk. - 71 - 4-8 Intel Smart Response A. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD ...
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...the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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 SATA Controllers A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal ...
...the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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 SATA Controllers A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal ...