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An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition you ...
An SSD with SP1 2. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it is assumed Windows 7 is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right-click on the partition you ...
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... S3 mode. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you...
... S3 mode. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you...
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... obtain their data while your computer when completed. System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with SP1 3. A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology...
... obtain their data while your computer when completed. System Requirements 1. Windows 7 with SP1 3. A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the registry editor: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology...
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... your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. B. System Requirements 1. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. RAID enabled ... main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure ...
... your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. B. System Requirements 1. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. RAID enabled ... main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Make sure ...
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... made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the... legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied...
... made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the... legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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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 CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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Motherboard driver disk ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Box Contents ;;
Motherboard driver disk ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Box Contents ;;
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GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DVI VGA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO CPU_FAN SYS_FAN3 mSATA DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H PCIEX1_2 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCIEX4 iTE Super I/O PCI1 BAT PCI2 COMA B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA3 0 1 SATA2 2 3 4 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. - 7 - k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H.
GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DVI VGA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO CPU_FAN SYS_FAN3 mSATA DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H PCIEX1_2 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCIEX4 iTE Super I/O PCI1 BAT PCI2 COMA B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA3 0 1 SATA2 2 3 4 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. - 7 - k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H.
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k 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 support ... 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-Z77-DS3H. GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600 (Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory...
k 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 support ... 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-Z77-DS3H. GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600 (Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory...
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...the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system...
...the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system...
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...Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the... the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications....
...Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the... the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications....
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... properly inserted, use one corner of the socket cover and use the other to the CPU. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
... properly inserted, use one corner of the socket cover and use the other to the CPU. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
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...the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin ..., check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation...
...the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin ..., check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation...
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... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 ... DDR3_1 DS/SS - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. Hardware Installation - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be...
... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 ... DDR3_1 DS/SS - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. Hardware Installation - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be...
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... each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
... each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull...
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... on the monitor being used . Dual monitor confgurations are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output...
... on the monitor being used . Dual monitor confgurations are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output...
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... cable connector. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front speakers in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
... cable connector. Use this jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front speakers in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
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... 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F_USB30 14) COMA 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
... 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F_USB30 14) COMA 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
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... the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power...
... the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power...