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... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UD5H 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UD5H 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
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... processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors 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 LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating...
... processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors 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 LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating...
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...the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x BIOS Switch Voltage Measurement Points - 11 - Hardware Installation Storage...
...the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x BIOS Switch Voltage Measurement Points - 11 - Hardware Installation Storage...
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...and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slot. C. Hardware Installation Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Windows 7, XP operating system -- CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power supply...
...and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slot. C. Hardware Installation Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Windows 7, XP operating system -- CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power supply...
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... a SATA port multiplier. Use this port for instructions on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as the default playback device. Use this port for sound playback is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Refer to the HDMI settings information on configuring a RAID...
... a SATA port multiplier. Use this port for instructions on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as the default playback device. Use this port for sound playback is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation DisplayPort can support a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. Refer to the HDMI settings information on configuring a RAID...
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...and clearing CMOS bu1 tton. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from 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 reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to...
...and clearing CMOS bu1 tton. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from 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 reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to...
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... 4 Reserve •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary powDeIPr to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P con1 nector to connect it is the ground wire).
... 4 Reserve •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provide auxiliary powDeIPr to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P con1 nector to connect it is the ground wire).
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... current version of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup...
... current version of BIOS, it with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To access the BIOS Setup...
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... to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to launch. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from an operating system that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) - 53...
... to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to launch. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from an operating system that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) - 53...
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... configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller in this mode. BIOS Setup - 56 - The USB 3.0 device attached on this port with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. when this item is set to OS. When this item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial...
... configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the xHCI controller in this mode. BIOS Setup - 56 - The USB 3.0 device attached on this port with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. when this item is set to OS. When this item is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial...
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...Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the onboard graphics. This should be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. BIOS...
...Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the onboard graphics. This should be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. BIOS...
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... to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of using the onboard LAN, set this function. BIOS Setup - 58 - `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted...
... to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of using the onboard LAN, set this function. BIOS Setup - 58 - `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted...
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.... Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD5H BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 02/11/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Flash Disk. When updating the BIOS, choose the location...
.... Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD5H BIOS Version : F1q BIOS Date : 02/11/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Flash Disk. When updating the BIOS, choose the location...
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... Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you have to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than or equal to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to load the SATA controller driver...
... Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you have to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than or equal to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to load the SATA controller driver...
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... button and then click Enable acceleration. Unique Features An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you enable RAID mode. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 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...
... button and then click Enable acceleration. Unique Features An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you enable RAID mode. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 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...
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... available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 83 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. If there is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID, you may vary depending on the motherboard...
... available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 83 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. If there is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID, you may vary depending on the motherboard...
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... driver. screen, select Load Driver. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows...
... driver. screen, select Load Driver. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to the location of the drivers are ready to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows...
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... Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. B. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the 64Bit folder. •• For the Marvell 88SE9172, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...
... Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. B. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the 64Bit folder. •• For the Marvell 88SE9172, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...
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... library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for 32bit (install first) and press . After the driver installation, you are installing the 32-bit version. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select...
... library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for 32bit (install first) and press . After the driver installation, you are installing the 32-bit version. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select...
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... install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the instructions in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Appendix - 114 - A: Make sure your speaker is still on. For motherboards that 's why the light is equipped with power/amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down and that have a Clear CMOS button...
... install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the instructions in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Appendix - 114 - A: Make sure your speaker is still on. For motherboards that 's why the light is equipped with power/amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down and that have a Clear CMOS button...