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...owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV... CO., LTD. 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. Changes to assist in the use of...
...owners. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV... CO., LTD. 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. Changes to assist in the use of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-HD3 Motherboard 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 ...8482;/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 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-HD3 Motherboard 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 ...8482;/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 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2 88 Chapter 6 Appendix...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2 88 Chapter 6 Appendix...
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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) 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/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
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) 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/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
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... for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * ...Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. USB Blocker - EZ Setup - Smart TimeLock - BIOS Unique Features ...
... for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * ...Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. USB Blocker - EZ Setup - Smart TimeLock - BIOS Unique Features ...
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...unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity,...
...unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity,...
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... Card: Gently push back on the lever on your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing...
... Card: Gently push back on the lever on your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with your card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing...
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... USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process (Note).
... USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process (Note).
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... this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel.
... this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel.
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... replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one...
... replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for one...
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Hardware Installation - 30 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the...
Hardware Installation - 30 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the...
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... program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - For instructions on using the current version of the system in the ...
... program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - For instructions on using the current version of the system in the ...
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... boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot... from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. ...
... boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will boot... from the device immediately. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. ...
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...Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use your mouse to move among the items and press to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. In Dashboard Mode, you can use your keyboard to move through various ...right of the screen or press to switch to accept or enter a sub-menu. Classic Setup In Classic Setup, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E8) Switch to Dashboard Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - 2-2 ...
...Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use your mouse to move among the items and press to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. In Dashboard Mode, you can use your keyboard to move through various ...right of the screen or press to switch to accept or enter a sub-menu. Classic Setup In Classic Setup, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E8) Switch to Dashboard Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - 2-2 ...
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... or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Dashboard Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and... item to set your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 34 - Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan...
... or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Dashboard Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and... item to set your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 34 - Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan...
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2-3 M.I.T. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, ....) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 -
2-3 M.I.T. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, ....) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 -
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... by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup - 36 -
... by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in 0.01 MHz increments. BIOS Setup - 36 -
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...on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && K OC (Note) Allows for... the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the Filter PLL. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique ...
...on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && K OC (Note) Allows for... the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the Filter PLL. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique ...
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...specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading... the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit...
...specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading... the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit...
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... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you to set the memory frequency. Auto sets memory... this feature. - 39 - Options may vary depending on the memory being used . (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training. Fast Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Coldboot...
... Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you to set the memory frequency. Auto sets memory... this feature. - 39 - Options may vary depending on the memory being used . (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Normal Standard detection and training. Fast Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Coldboot...