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..., or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For...-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to ...
..., or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For...-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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Quick Installation Guide ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. User's Manual ;; 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 - GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Box Contents ;;
Quick Installation Guide ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. User's Manual ;; 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 - GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Box Contents ;;
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter...
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... Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Push down each push pin.
... Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Push down each push pin.
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... inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go...
... inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go...
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...Installation If you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the... Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to work or even damage it. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel...
...Installation If you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the... Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to work or even damage it. 10) F_AUDIO (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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one...
... 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). - 29 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one...
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... installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
... installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
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... Allows the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
... Allows the system fans to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fans to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM... Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
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.... is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel Z77.../H77 Chipset.You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, ...
.... is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel Z77.../H77 Chipset.You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, ...
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..., insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the...
..., insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS....motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin 1. Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS...
...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS....motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Before You Begin 1. Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in system malfunction. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS...
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...Current BIOS to File to complete. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Follow the on -screen instructions to save...
...Current BIOS to File to complete. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. After Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Follow the on -screen instructions to save...
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..., including the X.H.D utility. Unique Features Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. The following procedure details the steps to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. You can ...
..., including the X.H.D utility. Unique Features Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. The following procedure details the steps to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. You can ...
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... 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 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. e. 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. On Request allows...
... 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 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you....0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. e. 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. On Request allows...
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... must have to a hard drive from other drives in the notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Create RAID Volume 2. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to Non-RAID...
... must have to a hard drive from other drives in the notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the operating system. Create RAID Volume 2. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to Non-RAID...
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... you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note...
... you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will appear in and out) to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note...