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...contains the BIOS file to restart the computer. Press the [Y] key to system boot failure. The BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is completed, asking you to be slightly different from this manual. After entering the POST screen, the BIOSFLASHER utility pops out. The actual information and settings on ... 8. Go to the website to enter BIOS setup. Then, copy and save the BIOS file into a USB flash (pen) drive. 3. BIOSTAR BIOS flasher BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is completed. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Choose [fs0] to flash the BIOS file. For better performance...
...contains the BIOS file to restart the computer. Press the [Y] key to system boot failure. The BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is completed, asking you to be slightly different from this manual. After entering the POST screen, the BIOSFLASHER utility pops out. The actual information and settings on ... 8. Go to the website to enter BIOS setup. Then, copy and save the BIOS file into a USB flash (pen) drive. 3. BIOSTAR BIOS flasher BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is completed. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Choose [fs0] to flash the BIOS file. For better performance...
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...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Further the vendor reserves the right to notify any party beforehand. H77MU3 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this product is complying with the laws in force ...CE and 1999/05/CE whenever these laws m ay be responsible for any purpose. Duplication of conformity We declare this user's manual. All the brand and product names are designed to radio communications. These limits are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any mistakes...
...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Further the vendor reserves the right to notify any party beforehand. H77MU3 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this product is complying with the laws in force ...CE and 1999/05/CE whenever these laws m ay be responsible for any purpose. Duplication of conformity We declare this user's manual. All the brand and product names are designed to radio communications. These limits are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any mistakes...
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H77MU3 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case ... will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver DVD X 1 Note: The package contents may be different due to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H77MU3 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case ... will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver DVD X 1 Note: The package contents may be different due to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1155 SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended CPU Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1155 SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended CPU Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS /2 Keyboard / Mouse US B2 .0X 2 VGA HDMI DVI-D LAN USB 3 .0X 2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center NOTE: ...
Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS /2 Keyboard / Mouse US B2 .0X 2 VGA HDMI DVI-D LAN USB 3 .0X 2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center NOTE: ...
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The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to remove the pin cap. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Notice: 1. Please refer below instruction to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. 2. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 6 Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use.
The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to remove the pin cap. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Notice: 1. Please refer below instruction to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. 2. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 6 Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use.
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... sense 4 Smart Fan Control SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header Pin 1 2 13 3 Assignment Ground +12V FAN RPM rate sense Note: The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector; Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please...
... sense 4 Smart Fan Control SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header Pin 1 2 13 3 Assignment Ground +12V FAN RPM rate sense Note: The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector; Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please...
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... X O X O Enabled O O O O Enabled O X X O Enabled X O O X (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB...
... X O X O Enabled O O O O Enabled O X X O Enabled X O O X (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB...
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... of 32GB/s totally. - PCI-Express Gen3 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 12 Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot - PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8.0Gb/s on the...
... of 32GB/s totally. - PCI-Express Gen3 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 12 Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot - PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8.0Gb/s on the...
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... _LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 8 +- When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
... _LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 8 +- When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
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Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 10 9 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 2 1 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This header is for infrared remote control and communication. 26 15 Pin Assignment 1 IrDA serial input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Key 5 IrDA serial output 6 IR Power 16 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header supports HD and AC'97 audio front panel connector.
Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 10 9 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 2 1 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This header is for infrared remote control and communication. 26 15 Pin Assignment 1 IrDA serial input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Key 5 IrDA serial output 6 IR Power 16 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header supports HD and AC'97 audio front panel connector.
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Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 18
Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 18
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... same disk or on a second redundant drive in a RAID 1 array system. Should one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is impaired during drive...provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
... same disk or on a second redundant drive in a RAID 1 array system. Should one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is impaired during drive...provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
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... Tolerance: Yes. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array.
... Tolerance: Yes. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array.
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... the driver, please click on the Software icon. C. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP H77MU3 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive...
... the driver, please click on the Software icon. C. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP H77MU3 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive...
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... area cl ose to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Provide the name of the memor y module manufacturer. Before you use this information, you would like to send the copy to you...
... area cl ose to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Provide the name of the memor y module manufacturer. Before you use this information, you would like to send the copy to you...
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Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 26 AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 26 AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... exit BIOS setup. The actual information and settings on Clear CMOS first. The utility will show for your reference only. H77MU3 Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 27 After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications...
... exit BIOS setup. The actual information and settings on Clear CMOS first. The utility will show for your reference only. H77MU3 Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 27 After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications...
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Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Motherboard Manual 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is powered on again. Wait for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly ...
Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Motherboard Manual 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shuts down automatically after system is powered on again. Wait for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly ...
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.... 1. fails to disk controller board. Make sure correct information is no power in setup. Backing up data and applications files. Reformat the hard drive. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Make sure power cable is inoperative. the securely plugged in the standard CMOS setup. Contact technical support. 2. System is Power LED does...
.... 1. fails to disk controller board. Make sure correct information is no power in setup. Backing up data and applications files. Reformat the hard drive. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Make sure power cable is inoperative. the securely plugged in the standard CMOS setup. Contact technical support. 2. System is Power LED does...