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... Layout 7 GA-Z87X-HD3 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Layout 7 GA-Z87X-HD3 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
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GA-Z87X-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or HDMI DVI-D x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI 3 PCI Express x1 D-Sub x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 LAN PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) Intel® Z87 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM LPT PS...
GA-Z87X-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or HDMI DVI-D x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI 3 PCI Express x1 D-Sub x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge RJ45 LAN PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) Intel® Z87 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM LPT PS...
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... one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * The PCIEX8 slot shares...
... one PCI Express graphics card is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * The PCIEX8 slot shares...
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... for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
... for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
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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 the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
... 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 the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your expansion card. •...
... to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your expansion card. •...
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... Control Panel. System Requirements -- Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors...
... Control Panel. System Requirements -- Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors...
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.... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. You can use this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device...
.... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. You can use this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device...
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 a few seconds. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 a few seconds. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear...
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... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
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... you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets the power limit...
... you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of active cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. For more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets the power limit...
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... Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to increase memory performance and stability. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your...
... Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. Options are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to increase memory performance and stability. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this occurs, please reset the board to boot after you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Your...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to Gen 2 mode only. Actual operation mode is subject to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to determine whether to Gen 2 mode only. Actual operation mode is subject to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3.
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Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Or if you want to install an operating...
Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Or if you want to install an operating...
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... for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for Windows XP operating system; After configuring this item to Disabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before...
... for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for Windows XP operating system; After configuring this item to Disabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before...
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... controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set...
... controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set...
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Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration. - 53 - && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. Selects an operating mode for the onboard ...
Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration. - 53 - && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) && Device Mode This item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. Selects an operating mode for the onboard ...
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...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 3: Then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using...
...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Step 3: Then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit Step 4: When a screen as shown in the driver disk to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using...
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... BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model...
... BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model...
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... power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup...
... power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup...