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... (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. "X" is already installed on which you want to restart your computer. An SSD with SP1 2. Step 2: Select the SSD on the SATA hard drive...
... (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. "X" is already installed on which you want to restart your computer. An SSD with SP1 2. Step 2: Select the SSD on the SATA hard drive...
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... 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. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you to Enabled. 2. Figure 3 Figure 4 D. Go to the Peripherals ...menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to the SSD after completing the commands above. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. "X" is complete, ...
... 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. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you to Enabled. 2. Figure 3 Figure 4 D. Go to the Peripherals ...menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to the SSD after completing the commands above. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. "X" is complete, ...
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...: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology Right-click on Intel Smart Connect Technology and select New > Key. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. A.
...: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology Right-click on Intel Smart Connect Technology and select New > Key. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. A.
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... be used for the Intel SATA controllers in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. It is 64 GB. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. RAID enabled for...
... be used for the Intel SATA controllers in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. It is 64 GB. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. RAID enabled for...
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..., 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. No part of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be...rights reserved. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of...
..., 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. No part of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be...rights reserved. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-D3H 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 ... Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...48 2-5 BIOS Features 49 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 56 2-8 Save & Exit...58 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-D3H 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 ... Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...48 2-5 BIOS Features 49 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 56 2-8 Save & Exit...58 - 4 -
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... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 72 4-6 Auto Green...73 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 74...
... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 72 4-6 Auto Green...73 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 74...
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GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz ... LAN 88SE9172 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 VIA VL800 x1 Intel® Z77 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge Switch x1 x4 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA or Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Bus or 6 USB 2.0/1.1 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC 1 PCI 4 USB 3.0/2.0 LPC Bus iTE...
GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz ... LAN 88SE9172 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 VIA VL800 x1 Intel® Z77 x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge Switch x1 x4 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA or Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Bus or 6 USB 2.0/1.1 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 CODEC 1 PCI 4 USB 3.0/2.0 LPC Bus iTE...
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... product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 64 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for...
... product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 64 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for...
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...DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the...
...DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the...
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...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Turn on the card are...
...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Turn on the card are...
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... prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be used to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to connect...
... prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be used to this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to connect...
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... cord. 2. 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 recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess...
... cord. 2. 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 recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess...
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... mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GSATA3 G.QBOFM Pin No. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 mSATA M_SATA Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector... (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) nts(G1.Sniper 3) Hardware Installation BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 26 - Refer to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are ...
... mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GSATA3 G.QBOFM Pin No. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 mSATA M_SATA Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector... (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) nts(G1.Sniper 3) Hardware Installation BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 26 - Refer to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are ...
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... beep code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED...S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module...
... beep code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED...S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module...
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...8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_PORT •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cardPsC)Iefoprowdeigr citoanlnaecutodrio(SAoTuAt)p(Xu5t8Afr-oOmC) your chassis provides...S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about ...
...8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_PORT •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cardPsC)Iefoprowdeigr citoanlnaecutodrio(SAoTuAt)p(Xu5t8Afr-oOmC) your chassis provides...S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about ...
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...(5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 29 - Definition Pin No.
...(5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) 13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 29 - Definition Pin No.
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... NC 16 SERIRQ LAD3 17 GND LAD2 18 NC VCC3 19 NC LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PWM Swi DIP 1 23 DIP Hardware Installation - 30 - DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Pin No. For purchasing the...
... NC 16 SERIRQ LAD3 17 GND LAD2 18 NC VCC3 19 NC LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PWM Swi DIP 1 23 DIP Hardware Installation - 30 - DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Pin No. For purchasing the...
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... reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord ...power outlet 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to ...
... reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord ...power outlet 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to ...
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...default settings (unless you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings... using the current version of the system in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. 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...
...default settings (unless you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequately altering the settings... using the current version of the system in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. 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...
