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... following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist...
... following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist...
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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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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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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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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... metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the card...
... metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the card...
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... rate. 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. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be...
... rate. 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. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be...
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... to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller 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...routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. ...
... to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller 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...routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. ...
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... appear asking whether to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...
... appear asking whether to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •...
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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 - 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.
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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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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory ••...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory ••...
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Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. C. Unique Features - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Step 1: Select BACKUP ...
Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. C. Unique Features - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Step 1: Select BACKUP ...
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... only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. 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. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Figure 1. Enable...
... only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. 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. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Figure 1. Enable...
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... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. B. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. You...
... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. B. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. You...
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Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to the commands below. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) - 67 - Refer to set ...
Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. For example, to the commands below. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) - 67 - Refer to set ...
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... to the Peripherals menu and set id=84 override (Displays the properties of your computer. 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 enter the BIOS Setup program. Installing and Configuring the Intel...
... to the Peripherals menu and set id=84 override (Displays the properties of your computer. 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 enter the BIOS Setup program. Installing and Configuring the Intel...
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... will not light up . Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Windows 7 with SP1 3. A. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory...
... will not light up . Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Windows 7 with SP1 3. A. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory...
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... Intel SATA controllers in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. - 71 - Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size ... conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. An Intel Chipset-based...
... Intel SATA controllers in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. - 71 - Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size ... conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. An Intel Chipset-based...
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...your computer. Then connect the power connector from 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...If you do not want to available SATA port (Note 3) on the devices being connected. - 73 - B. 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 performance, it...
...your computer. Then connect the power connector from 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...If you do not want to available SATA port (Note 3) on the devices being connected. - 73 - B. 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 performance, it...