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... 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. Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected...laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE ...
... 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. Example: All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected...laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE ...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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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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GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V COMA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 iTE Super I/O PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 F_AUDIO mSATA F_USB30 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GA-Z77P-D3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77 M_BIOS B_BIOS 10 432 SATA3 BAT SATA2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V COMA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 iTE Super I/O PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 F_AUDIO mSATA F_USB30 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GA-Z77P-D3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77 M_BIOS B_BIOS 10 432 SATA3 BAT SATA2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 -
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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 FDI ...
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 FDI ...
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... wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation... the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic ...
... wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation... the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of electrostatic ...
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...latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU ... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in...
...latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU ... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in...
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... completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as shown. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket...
... completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as shown. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket...
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... on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign ... The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler...
... on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign ... The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler...
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...Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3...
...Channel mode. 1. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3...
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... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the...
... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot...
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.... USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use...
.... USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use...
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... 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4 8) mSATA 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) F_USB30 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
... 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4 8) mSATA 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 14) F_USB30 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design...
... CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design...
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Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. For optimum heat dissipation, it in ...
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. For optimum heat dissipation, it in ...
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... Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to work or even damage it. GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) tage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher...SW4) Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. DIP 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) ThPiCsIehpeoawdeer crosnunepcptoorr(tSsAdTAig)(iXta58l AS-O/PCD) IF Out and connects...
... Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to work or even damage it. GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) tage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher...SW4) Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. DIP 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) ThPiCsIehpeoawdeer crosnunepcptoorr(tSsAdTAig)(iXta58l AS-O/PCD) IF Out and connects...
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...BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 turned on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you ...
...BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 turned on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you ...
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... Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory...
... Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory...
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To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays ...
To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays ...