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... number) (Create the primary store partition) Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to restart your computer. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start...
... number) (Create the primary store partition) Open Disk Management Tool Step 1: Go to restart your computer. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X DISKPART>create partition primary (Lists the disks and information about them) (Selects a disk. Intel Rapid Start...
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... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. When the system restarts, press to install. Go to the Peripherals menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or ... to set when to copy and move the data from the memory to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change the partition type) (Figure 3) ...
... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. When the system restarts, press to install. Go to the Peripherals menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to enable or ... to set when to copy and move the data from the memory to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from "detail disk" for exact volume number) (Change the partition type) (Figure 3) ...
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... programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1 3.
... programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data while your computer when completed. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1 3.
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... system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. B. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. If you back up the...
... system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. B. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. If you back up the...
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... : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of the product,...'s Manual. 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual...
... : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of the product,...'s Manual. 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H 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 ... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 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...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...46 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H 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 ... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 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...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...46 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 - 4 -
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... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart...
... 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 Q-Share...64 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 65 4-5 Auto Green...66 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 67 4-7 Intel Smart...
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... x4 2 PCI Express x1 Atheros GbE LAN x1 x4 x1 Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0 (Note 2)/2.0 LPC Bus iTE COM Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)... Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (Note 1) To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Note 2) In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can...
... x4 2 PCI Express x1 Atheros GbE LAN x1 x4 x1 Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0 (Note 2)/2.0 LPC Bus iTE COM Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)... Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (Note 1) To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. (Note 2) In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can...
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... will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for ...Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
... will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for ...Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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...DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - It is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets. If you begin 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 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, brand, ...
...DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - It is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets. If you begin 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 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, brand, ...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the ... you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the...
Carefully read the manual that supports your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the ... you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the...
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... and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the...
... and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the...
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... 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, daXtDeP, _aCnPdUtime information) er 3) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent...F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 45 DIP 1 23 1 DB_PORT 7) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or...
... 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, daXtDeP, _aCnPdUtime information) er 3) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent...F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 45 DIP 1 23 1 DB_PORT 7) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or...
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... differ by issuing a beep code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the...
... differ by issuing a beep code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the...
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... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Definition F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 1 MIC2_L 2 F_PAGNENLD(NH) 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 5... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_•P•ORTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cardsP)CfIoerpodwigeritcaolnaneucdtoiro(SoAuTtAp)(uXt5f8rAo-mOC)your expansion card...
... connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition XDP_CPU 1 1 SPDIFO XDP_PCH 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Definition F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 1 MIC2_L 2 F_PAGNENLD(NH) 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 5... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_•P•ORTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cardsP)CfIoerpodwigeritcaolnaneucdtoiro(SoAuTtAp)(uXt5f8rAo-mOC)your expansion card...
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... two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 1 1 BIOS Switche 1 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB30 F_AUDIO...
... two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 1 1 BIOS Switche 1 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC F_USB30 F_AUDIO...
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...) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the ... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI...
...) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the ... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI...
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... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from 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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try...
... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from 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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try...
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... - 32 - 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 directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu ...allows you to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to set the first boot device without having to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or ...
... - 32 - 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 directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu ...allows you to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to set the first boot device without having to accept. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or ...
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...over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E14) Switch to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your...the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to ...
...over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E14) Switch to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your...the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to ...