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... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an...
... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an...
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GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus x16 D-Sub Dual BIOS DVI-D 2 SATA 6Gb/s PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN Intel® Z77...
GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus x16 D-Sub Dual BIOS DVI-D 2 SATA 6Gb/s PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN Intel® Z77...
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.... •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior...
.... •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior...
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... Hardware Installation - 10 - NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. l (Go to be installed, be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-H77M-D3H. OO Only for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, ...(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution ...
... Hardware Installation - 10 - NN Only for GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP. l (Go to be installed, be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-H77M-D3H. OO Only for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, ...(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution ...
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...Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Hardware Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •.... (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet ...
...Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Hardware Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •.... (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet ...
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... in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel 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 from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard...
... in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel 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 from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the... memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the top edge of the socket will snap into the...
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the... memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the top edge of the socket will snap into the...
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... want. (Sample BIOS Version: H77M-D3H F3c) Switch to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings...
... want. (Sample BIOS Version: H77M-D3H F3c) Switch to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. BIOS Setup The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings...
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... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this menu to set your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. ••...
... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this menu to set your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this chapter are for optimal-performance system operations. ••...
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... altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 M.I.T. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency...
... altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 M.I.T. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency...
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The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
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...visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage...C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is overheated. && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (...
...visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage...C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is overheated. && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (...
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...item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the ...under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being ...
...item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the ...under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being ...
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Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to set to Quick or Expert. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. BIOS Setup - 40 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set memory voltage.
Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to set to Quick or Expert. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. BIOS Setup - 40 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set memory voltage.
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2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. BIOS Setup Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the ...
2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. BIOS Setup Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the ...
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...Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Set this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card ...Default: Auto) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables...
...Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Set this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card ...Default: Auto) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables...
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... day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be...
... day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be...
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... system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are...
... system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are...
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... Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to restart your system for your own sound file (.wav file). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Tuner tab allows you with 3 levels of EasyTune 6, or ... differ by motherboard model. The button automatically provides you to achieve desired system performance. The Graphics tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Quick Boost mode provides you to enhance system performance. The Smart tab allows you with ...
... Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to restart your system for your own sound file (.wav file). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Tuner tab allows you with 3 levels of EasyTune 6, or ... differ by motherboard model. The button automatically provides you to achieve desired system performance. The Graphics tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Quick Boost mode provides you to enhance system performance. The Smart tab allows you with ...
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...the store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you select and select Shrink Volume. (Figure 1) Step 3: Enter the size of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. "X" is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right... them) (Selects a disk. Step 2: Select the SSD on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. After entering all of the memory currently installed on which you want to restart your computer. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to the size...
...the store partition (if the SSD is the disk number where you select and select Shrink Volume. (Figure 1) Step 3: Enter the size of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. "X" is unallocated, create a new partition first), and right... them) (Selects a disk. Step 2: Select the SSD on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB. After entering all of the memory currently installed on which you want to restart your computer. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Launching DiskPart Disk Partitioning Tool to the size...