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...may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully...2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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...
...may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully...2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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...
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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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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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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. 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 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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k 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 Memory ... 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-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 USB 2.0 transfer...
k 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 Memory ... 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-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 USB 2.0 transfer...
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.... • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they 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. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from...you do not have an 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 the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are ...
.... • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they 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. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from...you do not have an 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 the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are ...
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...the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. j Only for GA-H77-D3H. Dual channel memory architecture Support 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 website for the latest supported memory... less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
...the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. j Only for GA-H77-D3H. Dual channel memory architecture Support 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 website for the latest supported memory... less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Hardware Installation - 10 - k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ...
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...unavailable when the mSATA connector is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the... internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chips: - Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors ...
...unavailable when the mSATA connector is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed with a solid state drive. - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the... internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chips: - Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors ...
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... 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™...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 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-...fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
... 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™...; PnP 1.0a, DMI 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-...fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
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...not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always 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 ... 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 the standard requirements for the peripherals.
...not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always 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 ... 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 the standard requirements for the peripherals.
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...lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Hold your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back... into position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. When replacing the load plate, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the socket with your thumb...
...lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Hold your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back... into position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. When replacing the load plate, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the socket with your thumb...
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... push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU ...cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin...
... push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU ...cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin...
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... two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can 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 CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_4,...
... two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can 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 CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_4,...
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... socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place ...memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to 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...
... socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place ...memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to 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...
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...with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Secure the card§s metal bracket to correctly install your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card...
...with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Secure the card§s metal bracket to correctly install your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card...
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...In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 ...specification. You can use this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on ...
...In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect your operating system. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 ...specification. You can use this port. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on ...
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...to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in jack. If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in devices such ... up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to this jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
...to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in jack. If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in devices such ... up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to this jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
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... 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 turn off the devices and your... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 3 4 2 8 14 6 7 9 11 12 4 15 13 5 16 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1...
... 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 turn off the devices and your... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 14 3 4 2 8 14 6 7 9 11 12 4 15 13 5 16 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1...
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... 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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... stable power to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater).
... 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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... stable power to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater).
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... Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be installed inside the chassis. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the...battery. 4. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN 2/3: Pin No. Hardware Installation 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...
... Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be installed inside the chassis. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to prevent your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the...battery. 4. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN 2/3: Pin No. Hardware Installation 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...