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... the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the notification area. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on that you restart the system. 2. Restart your store partition. DISKPART>detail disk DISKPART>select volume X DISKPART>set id=84 override (Displays the properties...
... the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to enter the BIOS Setup program. Enabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology in the notification area. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on that you restart the system. 2. Restart your store partition. DISKPART>detail disk DISKPART>select volume X DISKPART>set id=84 override (Displays the properties...
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... for S3 mode only. Normal network connection B. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. This feature works best with programs designed to work with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail...
... for S3 mode only. Normal network connection B. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. This feature works best with programs designed to work with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail...
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... in BIOS Setup 4. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step...
... in BIOS Setup 4. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. System Requirements 1. An Intel Core series processor 3. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step...
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... of Contents GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Layout 5 GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 M.I.T...26 2-4 System...33 2-5 BIOS Features 34 2-6 Peripherals...36 2-7 Power Management 42 2-8 Save & Exit...44 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 45...
... of Contents GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Layout 5 GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 11 1-4 Installing the Memory 12 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 24 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 M.I.T...26 2-4 System...33 2-5 BIOS Features 34 2-6 Peripherals...36 2-7 Power Management 42 2-8 Save & Exit...44 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 45...
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... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go 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 of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out 1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go 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 of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out 1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
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...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port 1 x debug card header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
...-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port 1 x debug card header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 1 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Support for EZ Setup Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...
... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 1 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Support for EZ Setup Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE...
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... CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 12 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn...
... CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. - 12 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. •• Always turn...
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... the monitor being used . The HDMI port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). You can use this port. Connect a monitor that your device and then remove it from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system. Before using this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note...
... the monitor being used . The HDMI port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). You can use this port. Connect a monitor that your device and then remove it from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system. Before using this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note...
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... audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Use this port. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The DisplayPort Technology can be connected to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this jack. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is compatible to connect...
... audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Use this port. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The DisplayPort Technology can be connected to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this jack. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is compatible to connect...
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... connector wire is the ground wire). Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. The speed control function requires the use...
... connector wire is the ground wire). Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. The speed control function requires the use...
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... HDMI display to work or even damage it. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digitaPlCaIeupdoiwoeor cuotnpnuetctforro(mSATyAo)(uXr58mAo-OthC)erboard to your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and 1 23 sound cards. DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch...
... HDMI display to work or even damage it. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digitaPlCaIeupdoiwoeor cuotnpnuetctforro(mSATyAo)(uXr58mAo-OthC)erboard to your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and 1 23 sound cards. DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch...
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... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). (Note) Whether this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). (Note) Whether this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
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... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing...
... CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing...
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...-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
...-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... reset the board to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 30 - The respective timing setting screens 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 Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank...
... reset the board to increase memory performance and stability. If this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the memory to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. - 30 - The respective timing setting screens 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 Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank...
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... the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. Options are...
... the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. Options are...
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... are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) - 34 - Options are connected. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. For example, you to determine which Option ROM...
... are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) - 34 - Options are connected. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this type is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. For example, you to determine which Option ROM...
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.... Smart Auto This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to EHCI controller. This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to EHCI. boot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled...
.... Smart Auto This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to EHCI controller. This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the Intel Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to EHCI. boot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled...
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...disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) - 38 - && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio...
...disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) - 38 - && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio...