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... mode not supported 5. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. System Requirements 1. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to the commands below. "X" is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition...
... mode not supported 5. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. System Requirements 1. Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to the commands below. "X" is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition...
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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. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. Go to the Peripherals menu and set when to copy and move ...for MBR format. The Timer slider in the notification area. When the system restarts, press to install. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. While in BIOS Setup 1. "X" is complete, we recommend that disk) (Selects the specified volume. When you execute the last command where you ...
... 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 Rapid Start Application 1. Go to the Peripherals menu and set when to copy and move ...for MBR format. The Timer slider in the notification area. When the system restarts, press to install. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. While in BIOS Setup 1. "X" is complete, we recommend that disk) (Selects the specified volume. When you execute the last command where you ...
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... and select New > Key. Look for S3 mode only. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory 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. Step 2: As shown...
... and select New > Key. Look for S3 mode only. The user can obtain the latest data when the computer is for the following directory 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. Step 2: As shown...
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... the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. A conventional SATA...
... the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. A conventional SATA...
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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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and...
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. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and...
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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 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 Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for...
... product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. BIOS 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 Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for...
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...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. DS...
...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. DS...
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... the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot..., and press down on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
... the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot..., and press down on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
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... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Microphones must be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity...
... electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Microphones must be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity...
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... with an equivalent one minute. (Or use of explosion if the battery is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off your CPU and system from the battery holder and...
... with an equivalent one minute. (Or use of explosion if the battery is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off your CPU and system from the battery holder and...
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...6Gb/s standard and are compatible with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable. 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 - When the mSATA connector is installed with ...
...6Gb/s standard and are compatible with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable. 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 - When the mSATA connector is installed with ...
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...the cables. 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 power switch on the...detect if the chassis cover has been removed. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/...
...the cables. 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 power switch on the...detect if the chassis cover has been removed. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/...
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...7 NC 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 expansion card... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 - Definition Pin No...
...7 NC 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 expansion card... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 - Definition Pin No...
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...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...) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. T F_PANEL(NH) Pin No. 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 USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an UG ...
...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...) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition Pin No. T F_PANEL(NH) Pin No. 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 USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an UG ...
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15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. 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. Definition LCLK GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe ... 14 ID LRESET 15 SB3V 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 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 10 F_USB30...
15) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. 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. Definition LCLK GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe ... 14 ID LRESET 15 SB3V 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 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 10 F_USB30...
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... the 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 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter...
... the 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 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter...
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...CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter ...
...CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter ...