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... to assist in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check...
... to assist in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-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 Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-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 Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique ...69 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology 71 4-8 Intel Smart Response 73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 5-2-3 Configuring...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique ...69 4-7 Intel Smart Connect Technology 71 4-8 Intel Smart Response 73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 83 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 90 5-2-3 Configuring...
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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 - Box Contents GA-Z77-D3H or GA-H77-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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.
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 - Box Contents GA-Z77-D3H or GA-H77-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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.
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GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600(Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel... GbE LAN Etron EJ168 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Switch x1 PCIe to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - 8 - k Only for GA-H77-D3H. (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 up to PCI x1 ...Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600(Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel... GbE LAN Etron EJ168 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Switch x1 PCIe to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - 8 - k Only for GA-H77-D3H. (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 up to PCI x1 ...Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
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... motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power ... best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. &#...
... motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power ... best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. &#...
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...for GA-H77-D3H. k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - The PCIEX1_2/3 slots will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. k (Go to GIGABYTE's ... in the PCIEX16 slot. * The PCI Express x16 slot supports up to PCI Express 2.0 standard when an Intel 32nm (Sandy Bridge) CPU is installed. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, ...
...for GA-H77-D3H. k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - The PCIEX1_2/3 slots will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. k (Go to GIGABYTE's ... in the PCIEX16 slot. * The PCI Express x16 slot supports up to PCI Express 2.0 standard when an Intel 32nm (Sandy Bridge) CPU is installed. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * For optimum performance, ...
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...Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chips: - Hardware Installation Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the... Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out) - 11 - Chipset: - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the devices being connected. Storage Interface Š USB Š Š Internal Š Connectors Š...
...Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chips: - Hardware Installation Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the... Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out) - 11 - Chipset: - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the devices being connected. Storage Interface Š USB Š Š Internal Š Connectors Š...
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... for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash 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 GA-Z77-D3H. I/O Controller Š Hardware Š Monitor Š Š Š Š...
... for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash 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 GA-Z77-D3H. I/O Controller Š Hardware Š Monitor Š Š Š Š...
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... Corner of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard ...Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU...
... Corner of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard ...Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU...
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...to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the "REMOVE" mark...) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with...the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use one corner of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to turn ...
...to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the "REMOVE" mark...) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with...the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use one corner of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to turn ...
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... CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that ...Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal ...
... CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that ...Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal ...
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... memory: • Make sure that you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory 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...
... memory: • Make sure that you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory 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...
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...As indicated in the picture on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Place the memory module on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining... clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory...
...As indicated in the picture on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Place the memory module on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining... clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory...
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...BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot... that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
...BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot... that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to this port. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect your operating system. Use this port to this port. It...
...-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to this port. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect your operating system. Use this port to this port. It...
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...output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be connected to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Refer to... jacks can be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in devices such as an optical drive...
...output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be connected to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Refer to... jacks can be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in devices such as an optical drive...
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... 14) F_USB30 15) COMA 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 connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely... attached to the connector on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer.
... 14) F_USB30 15) COMA 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 connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely... attached to the connector on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer.
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... -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is... power supply can supply enough stable power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
... -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is... power supply can supply enough stable power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
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... level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Gently remove the battery from overheating. tain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one ...Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. When connecting a fan cable, be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your ...
... level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Gently remove the battery from overheating. tain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for one ...Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. When connecting a fan cable, be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your ...
