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... information about them) (Selects a disk. An SSD with SP1 2. For example, to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Open Disk Management Tool Step...
... information about them) (Selects a disk. An SSD with SP1 2. For example, to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Open Disk Management Tool Step...
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Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Restart your store partition. Go to the Peripherals ...
Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Restart your store partition. Go to the Peripherals ...
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... automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Look for S3 mode only. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Type OEM. (Note) Intel Smart Connect Technology is waked...
... automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Look for S3 mode only. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Type OEM. (Note) Intel Smart Connect Technology is waked...
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...version is 64 GB. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid.... The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step...
...version is 64 GB. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid.... The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step...
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... manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: 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. Documentation Classifications In...
... manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: 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. Documentation Classifications In...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 Dual ...
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 Dual ...
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...-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. -... 9 - 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 physical harm to the ...
...-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. -... 9 - 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 physical harm to the ...
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... for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for...
... for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for...
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It 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond ... the CPU. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to...
It 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond ... the CPU. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to...
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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. When replacing the load plate, make sure to lightly replace the load plate. B. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not...
... 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. When replacing the load plate, make sure to lightly replace the load plate. B. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not...
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... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop... the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop... the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
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...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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... of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...
...install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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... of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module ...
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... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer...
... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer...
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A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize ...
A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize ...
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... supports digital optical audio. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Only microphones still MUST be connected to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel ... Microphones must be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the default Mic in jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported ...
... supports digital optical audio. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Only microphones still MUST be connected to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel ... Microphones must be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the default Mic in jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported ...