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... future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be sure...
... future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Creating a Primary Store Partition Below it cannot be sure...
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... exit BIOS Setup. Restart your store partition. While in Advanced Settings allows you restart the system. 2. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click...
... exit BIOS Setup. Restart your store partition. While in Advanced Settings allows you restart the system. 2. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click...
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... to open the registry editor. Normal network connection B. Look for S3 mode only. A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application.
... to open the registry editor. Normal network connection B. Look for S3 mode only. A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application.
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... is 11.0 or above. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be installed to install all original data on the hard disk will be used...it to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. An Intel Core series processor 3. A ...
... is 11.0 or above. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Restart your data. (Note 2) The operating system must be installed to install all original data on the hard disk will be used...it to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. An Intel Core series processor 3. A ...
Manual
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...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. Changes to their respective owners. For example... by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to...
...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. Changes to their respective owners. For example... by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to...
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Table 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 ...
Table 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 ...
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...shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 ATX VGA_DVI SYS_FAN DP_HDMI_SPDIF R_USB USB30_LAN F_USB30 LPT AUDIO Intel GbE LAN BAT CPU_FAN PCIEX16 GA-Q77M-D2H PCIEX1 PCI CODEC PCIEX4 Intel® Q77 ...01 SATA2 23 45 F_AUDIO DEBUG_PORT F_USB1 F_PANEL SPDIF_O F_USB2 CLR_CMOS COMA COMB iTE Super I/O TPM IC (Note) Box Contents GA-Q77M-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. (Note)...
...shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Q77M-D2H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS ATX_12V LGA1155 ATX VGA_DVI SYS_FAN DP_HDMI_SPDIF R_USB USB30_LAN F_USB30 LPT AUDIO Intel GbE LAN BAT CPU_FAN PCIEX16 GA-Q77M-D2H PCIEX1 PCI CODEC PCIEX4 Intel® Q77 ...01 SATA2 23 45 F_AUDIO DEBUG_PORT F_USB1 F_PANEL SPDIF_O F_USB2 CLR_CMOS COMA COMB iTE Super I/O TPM IC (Note) Box Contents GA-Q77M-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. (Note)...
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GA-Q77M-D2H 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 ...
GA-Q77M-D2H 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 ...
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... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the...become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• ...
... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the...become damaged as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• ...
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... drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure 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. LGA1155 CPU... damage of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 11 -
... drive, etc. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure 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. LGA1155 CPU... damage of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 11 -
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...installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory 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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two ...
...installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory 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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two ...
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... port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but the...
... port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but the...
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... Technology can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Only microphones still MUST be connected to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer...
... Technology can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Only microphones still MUST be connected to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer...
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... 2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/2 13) COMA/COMB 14) LPT 15) DEBUG_PORT 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 15 -
... 2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/2 13) COMA/COMB 14) LPT 15) DEBUG_PORT 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 15 -
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... can supply enough stable power to an unstable or unbootable system. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... can supply enough stable power to an unstable or unbootable system. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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... heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. You may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery...
... heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. You may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery...
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... if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to this header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) - 20 - For information about conneMc_tSinAgTAthe front panel audio...
... if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to this header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) - 20 - For information about conneMc_tSinAgTAthe front panel audio...
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...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the ... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program,...
...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the ... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To access the BIOS Setup program,...
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... Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the CMOS...
... Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to the CMOS...