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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 Memory ... 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 speed. - 8 - 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 ... 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 speed. - 8 - k Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
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...will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. Dual channel memory architecture Support for AMD CrossFireX™ technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x4...CrossFireX™ is enabled. j Only for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset ...
...will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. Dual channel memory architecture Support for AMD CrossFireX™ technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x4...CrossFireX™ is enabled. j Only for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Chipset ...
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... Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting 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 Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA connector * The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is built ...
... Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting 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 Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA connector * The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is built ...
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... * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated ...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-Share Support for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 12 ...
... * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated ...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-Share Support for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 12 ...
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... 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys ...on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler 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...
... 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys ...on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler 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...
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...before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend 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 power outlet ...
...before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend 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 power outlet ...
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... in your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion...
... in your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion...
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...this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200... (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware...
...this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200... (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware...
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... jack. This jack can be Side Speaker out. Before using this jack. Microphones must be connected to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port..., pull it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Dual Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack...
... jack. This jack can be Side Speaker out. Before using this jack. Microphones must be connected to this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port..., pull it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Dual Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack...
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... SATA device. (Please use the included SATA 6Gb/s cable). The SATA3 0/1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. The Intel Z77/H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires... requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of the SATA cabPleOtRoTyour SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND SATA3 2 TXP...
... SATA device. (Please use the included SATA 6Gb/s cable). The SATA3 0/1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. The Intel Z77/H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires... requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of the SATA cabPleOtRoTyour SATA hard drive. 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND SATA3 2 TXP...
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... front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'... the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Pin No. Hardware Installation 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 10 2 2F_PANGELN(NDH) 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 2 GND...
... front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'... the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Pin No. Hardware Installation 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 10 2 2F_PANGELN(NDH) 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 2 GND...
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... for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores...
... for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores...
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... halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. BIOS Setup - 38 - This feature only works for operating systems that support this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables ...Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. Depending on XMP memory...
... halt state. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. BIOS Setup - 38 - This feature only works for operating systems that support this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables ...Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. the second is the memory frequency that is present only when you to set the system memory multiplier. Depending on XMP memory...
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..., Expert. & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. & Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on...
..., Expert. & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. & Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on...
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For example, you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, only hard drive defined as...Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Options are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & PCI ROM Priority Allows you want to launch. ...
For example, you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. For example, only hard drive defined as...Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Options are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & PCI ROM Priority Allows you want to launch. ...
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... Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) & Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. This function ...Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. However, the user password only allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables...
... Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) & Intel Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. This function ...Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. However, the user password only allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) & VT-d (Note) Enables or disables...
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... Mode below will be automatically set to Auto. & xHCI Mode (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in this item is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre- when this mode. This allows the ...to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. & xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before...
... Mode below will be automatically set to Auto. & xHCI Mode (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in this item is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre- when this mode. This allows the ...to Enabled, the xHCI Mode below will be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. & xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before...
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...when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & USB3.0 Support (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (...Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) & EHCI Hand-off ...
...when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & USB3.0 Support (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 3.0 controller. (...Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) & EHCI Hand-off ...
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... mode. x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode. ` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the expansion card being installed. BIOS Setup ` Trusted Computing & TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
... mode. x4 PCIEX4 operates at x4 mode. ` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the expansion card being installed. BIOS Setup ` Trusted Computing & TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
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... Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. - 53 -
... Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. - 53 -