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...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 technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
...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 technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77P-D3 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... 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 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...46 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77P-D3 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... 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 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...46 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 - 4 -
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... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart...
... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart...
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GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 ... RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x4 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge 2 PCI Express x1 Intel® Z77 CODEC Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out...
GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 ... RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x4 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge 2 PCI Express x1 Intel® Z77 CODEC Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC iTE Bus Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out...
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Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ... will depend 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 ...
Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ... will depend 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 ...
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... supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage...
... supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage...
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... card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card...
... card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card...
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... lost. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CPU_FAN: Pin No. You...
... lost. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CPU_FAN: Pin No. You...
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...Hardware Installation DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA 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 this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - date information and BIOS configurat(ioGnA-sIV) Ba)nd reset...
...Hardware Installation DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA 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 this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - date information and BIOS configurat(ioGnA-sIV) Ba)nd reset...
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... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header...
... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header...
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... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may connect your expan- GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) tage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. CI DIS_ME sion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND...
... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may connect your expan- GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) tage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. CI DIS_ME sion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND...
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... to prevent damage to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Hardware Installation - 28 - Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 ... contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 1 BIOS Switc 1 1 Pin No. 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... to prevent damage to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Hardware Installation - 28 - Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 ... contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 1 BIOS Switc 1 1 Pin No. 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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Hardware Installation Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 - DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. Definition Pin No.
Hardware Installation Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 - DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. Definition Pin No.
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... unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it...
... unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on . BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it...
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...to set the first boot device without having to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will... Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to access the...
...to set the first boot device without having to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will... Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to access the...
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... Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E12) Switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and... of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click...
... Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E12) Switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and... of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click...
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...numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the... system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. BIOS Setup - 34 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to...
...numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the... system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. BIOS Setup - 34 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to...
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... page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values ...
... page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values ...
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... highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 1600 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for...
... highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 1600 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for...
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...(Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: ... exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to reduce the current. For more information...
...(Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for operating systems that supports this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: ... exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to reduce the current. For more information...