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... installed to the SATA disk. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. B. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Intel Smart...
... installed to the SATA disk. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. B. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Intel Smart...
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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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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory...
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...ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through 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...
...ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through 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...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to ensure system stability. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Hardware Installation Two/three/four CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of 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 to the ATX4P connector to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards...
... PCI Express x16 slot. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to ensure system stability. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. C-2. Hardware Installation Two/three/four CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of 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 to the ATX4P connector to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards...
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...USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB 2.0/1.1 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation DisplayPort can support...
...USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB 2.0/1.1 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation DisplayPort can support...
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Use this button to factory defaults when needed. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). - 23 - 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to ...
Use this button to factory defaults when needed. 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). - 23 - 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to ...
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... /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that a system fan be sure 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 connect it is the ground wire...
... /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that a system fan be sure 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 connect it is the ground wire...
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... the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard.
... the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When the power is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . For instructions on the motherboard.
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... enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to launch. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot...
... enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to launch. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support Boot...
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... Smart Auto; Note: This is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to EHCI. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the recommended mode when BIOS...
... Smart Auto; Note: This is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to EHCI. This allows the use of xHCI software support/availability. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the recommended mode when BIOS...
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...when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller (USB 3.0/2.0 Controller) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or...
...when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller (USB 3.0/2.0 Controller) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0/2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or...
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...SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default...
...SATA controllers to AHCI mode. The area below displays the current status of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default...
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... Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. 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 reboot the system. The monitor will display...
... Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, select Reboot to BIOS setup 3. 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 reboot the system. The monitor will display...
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... drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows...
... drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows...
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... Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk...
... Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk...
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... SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if...
... SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if...
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screen, select Load Driver. A. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 99 - The locations of the driver. Appendix Installing Windows 7 For the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do you want...
screen, select Load Driver. A. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 99 - The locations of the driver. Appendix Installing Windows 7 For the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do you want...
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... folder. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 100 - Refer to exit when finished. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in Figure 2. 3: nsert the blank formatted disk (if you're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure...
... folder. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 100 - Refer to exit when finished. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in Figure 2. 3: nsert the blank formatted disk (if you're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure...
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..., try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Q: Why do I clear the CMOS values? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after about one minute. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Appendix - 116 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently...
..., try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Q: Why do I clear the CMOS values? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after about one minute. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Appendix - 116 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently...
