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...the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in the use of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights ...
...the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation ...Classifications In order to assist in the use of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. All rights ...
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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-Z87X-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject...
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..., make sure they are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer...
..., make sure they are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer...
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..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation If the push pin is inserted...
..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation If the push pin is inserted...
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... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off...
... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off...
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...and chip and correct driver -- Browse to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector -- C-2. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards. System Requirements -- Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to Performance\... AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- and click Apply. Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system -- A...
...and chip and correct driver -- Browse to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector -- C-2. Refer to the manual of your graphics cards. System Requirements -- Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to Performance\... AMD CrossFireX™ and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- and click Apply. Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system -- A...
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... panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel...
... panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digSital audio output from your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel...
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... 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. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults...
... 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. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults...
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... (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you to manually set in accordance with five different overclocking configurations. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency ...
... (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you to manually set in accordance with five different overclocking configurations. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency ...
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...allows the system to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.50V. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the memory timings. The respective... timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to boot after you make changes on...
...allows the system to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display as 1.50V. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the memory timings. The respective... timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to boot after you make changes on...
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...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows...temperature. BIOS Setup Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 43 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (...
...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows...temperature. BIOS Setup Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - 43 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (...
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... your motherboard model and BIOS version. BIOS Setup 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
... your motherboard model and BIOS version. BIOS Setup 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
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... Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to Disabled. - 51 - Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI 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 ...
... Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to Disabled. - 51 - Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI 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 ...
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... the onscreen instructions to complete. - 67 - On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. e. On ... Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 18 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
... the onscreen instructions to complete. - 67 - On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. e. On ... Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 18 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
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...]-Delete Volume Acceleration Options This option allows you to view the status of your selection (Figure 19), press to confirm or to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to...
...]-Delete Volume Acceleration Options This option allows you to view the status of your selection (Figure 19), press to confirm or to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel® IRST utility due to...
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... press . All Rights Reserved. 1. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Intel(R) Rapid...
... press . All Rights Reserved. 1. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit a disk initiates a rebuild. Intel(R) Rapid...
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... latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard...Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Unique Features Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process....
... latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard...Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Unique Features Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process....
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... or a system that matches your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up logo. Change the Boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server... site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS ...
... or a system that matches your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up logo. Change the Boot-up logo with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server... site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS ...
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... be simultaneously processed. Appendix Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Chapter...
... be simultaneously processed. Appendix Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. Chapter...
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...laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical... details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is recycled in your product's user's manual and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS...
...laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical... details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is recycled in your product's user's manual and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS...