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... order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the product, read...
... order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the product, read...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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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 55 GA-Z77X-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are...
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... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin...
... the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin...
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... Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion...
... Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion...
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...to the Catalyst Control Center. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system... and click Apply. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C-2. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on ...
...to the Catalyst Control Center. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system... and click Apply. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C-2. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on ...
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...card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition Pin No. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 10 2 ...header supports digital S/PDIF Out and1 c2o3 nnects a 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 ...
...card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition Pin No. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 10 2 ...header supports digital S/PDIF Out and1 c2o3 nnects a 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 ...
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... 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 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to...
... 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 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to...
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... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics...
... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics...
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... system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/PCH/System Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. && ... system temperature. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. However, for CPU temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st/2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control Allows...
... system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/PCH/System Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. && ... system temperature. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. However, for CPU temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st/2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control Allows...
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The time format is 13:0:0. is hour, minute, and second. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date and year. Use to switch ...
The time format is 13:0:0. is hour, minute, and second. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is week (read-only), month, date and year. Use to switch ...
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...in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, ... the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation
...in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, ... the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation
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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 - 60 -
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 - 60 -
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...operation. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Restart the system. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. ...of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32...
...operation. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Restart the system. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. ...of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32...
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... warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1.... Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site ...
... warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Before You Begin 1.... Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site ...
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... Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is recommended that 's been created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also ... to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your needs and hardware components. 3. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To manually set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit...
... Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is recommended that 's been created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also ... to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of your needs and hardware components. 3. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To manually set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit...
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...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the ...
...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the ...
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... you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Rebuilding applies only to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. The following screen appears...
... you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Acceleration Options 6. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. All Rights Reserved. 1. Recovery Volume Options 5. Rebuilding applies only to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. The following screen appears...