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...2 C. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be sure to create the store partition. An SSD with SP1 2. For... example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of...
...2 C. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be sure to create the store partition. An SSD with SP1 2. For... example, to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of...
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... volumes on that you to set when to copy and move the data from the memory to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Refer to Enabled. 2. E. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change the partition type) (Figure 3) ... the last command where you to the SSD after completing the commands above. Go to the Peripherals menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Figure 3 Figure 4 D. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup....
... volumes on that you to set when to copy and move the data from the memory to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Refer to Enabled. 2. E. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change the partition type) (Figure 3) ... the last command where you to the SSD after completing the commands above. Go to the Peripherals menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Figure 3 Figure 4 D. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup....
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...will be output from the speaker. Restart your system is waked up and no sound will not light up . Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with SP1 3. A.... Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology Right-click on Intel Smart Connect Technology and select New > Key. Normal network connection B. ...
...will be output from the speaker. Restart your system is waked up and no sound will not light up . Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology (Note) allows user's computer to automatically update programs designed to work automatically with SP1 3. A.... Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology Right-click on Intel Smart Connect Technology and select New > Key. Normal network connection B. ...
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...user can set the update frequency to 5 to 60 minutes. (Default: 15 minutes) The Advanced tab allows you are asleep). On the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Configuration menu, click Enable Updating on OEM, select New > Multi-String Value, and type WhiteList. For example, ...to Start\All Programs\Intel and launch Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Step 4: After completing the steps above, go to add Microsoft Outlook, type outlook.exe; exe. Double-click WhiteList...
...user can set the update frequency to 5 to 60 minutes. (Default: 15 minutes) The Advanced tab allows you are asleep). On the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Configuration menu, click Enable Updating on OEM, select New > Multi-String Value, and type WhiteList. For example, ...to Start\All Programs\Intel and launch Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Step 4: After completing the steps above, go to add Microsoft Outlook, type outlook.exe; exe. Double-click WhiteList...
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... icon in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. If you enable RAID mode. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for storing ...the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. An Intel Core series processor 3. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including...
... icon in the notification area and double-click it to the SATA disk. If you enable RAID mode. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for storing ...the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. An Intel Core series processor 3. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including...
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... cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to complete the configuration of the Intel Smart Response Technology. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/ volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to be...
... cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to complete the configuration of the Intel Smart Response Technology. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/ volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to be...
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... 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 4-8 Intel Smart Connect Technology 76 4-9 Intel Smart Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
... 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 4-8 Intel Smart Connect Technology 76 4-9 Intel Smart Response 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN2 KB_MS_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI R_USB30_1 R_USB30_2 USB30_LAN VIA VL800 AUDIO BAT F_USB30 PCIEX1_1 MSATA ATX Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 0 1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77X-D3H PCI PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX4 F_AUDIO TPM SPDIF_O COMA F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA3 42 53 Intel® Z77 SATA2 Marvell 88SE9172 6 7 iTE Super I/O CLR_CMOS F_PANEL GSATA3 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN2 KB_MS_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI R_USB30_1 R_USB30_2 USB30_LAN VIA VL800 AUDIO BAT F_USB30 PCIEX1_1 MSATA ATX Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 0 1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77X-D3H PCI PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX4 F_AUDIO TPM SPDIF_O COMA F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA3 42 53 Intel® Z77 SATA2 Marvell 88SE9172 6 7 iTE Super I/O CLR_CMOS F_PANEL GSATA3 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
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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 ... x8 Switch DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Atheros Marvell GbE 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...
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 ... x8 Switch DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Atheros Marvell GbE 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...
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.../1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution...is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3...
.../1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution...is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3...
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... RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers...
... RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers...
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... the back panel. Operating System Support for EZ Setup Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the product specifications and...
... the back panel. Operating System Support for EZ Setup Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the product specifications and...
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.... Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal...
.... Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal...
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... also supports up to HDMI.(The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used ). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution...
... also supports up to HDMI.(The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used ). After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution...
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...1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to be ... Definition SATA3 7 7 11 10 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If more than two hard drives are compatible...
...1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to be ... Definition SATA3 7 7 11 10 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If more than two hard drives are compatible...
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When the mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on ... standard and are compatible with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable. 8) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the Intel Z77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 7 17 3...
When the mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on ... standard and are compatible with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable. 8) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the Intel Z77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 7 17 3...
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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 9 1... information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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...
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 9 1... information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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...
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...Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above... In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
...Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above... In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system. (Default: Disabled) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ... feature only works for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup...
... setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ... feature only works for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup...
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... Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set in BIOS under heavy load. BIOS Setup...highest to configure the response time for Vcore changes using preset levels. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) - 43 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Voltage Response ...
... Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set in BIOS under heavy load. BIOS Setup...highest to configure the response time for Vcore changes using preset levels. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) - 43 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Voltage Response ...