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Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012
Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012
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...: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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. The trademarks mentioned...
...: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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. The trademarks mentioned...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. SYS_FAN3 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI R_USB30_2 R_USB30_1 F_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 mSATA Atheros ATX GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 1 0 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Intel® Z77j/ Intel® H77k SATA3 SATA2 5 4 3 2 PCI1 PCIe to PCI PCI2 Bridge F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 COMA F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SPDIF_O BAT TPM iTE Super I/O CLR_CMOSF_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-D3H. - 7 -
k Only for GA-Z77-D3H. SYS_FAN3 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI R_USB30_2 R_USB30_1 F_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 mSATA Atheros ATX GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 1 0 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Intel® Z77j/ Intel® H77k SATA3 SATA2 5 4 3 2 PCI1 PCIe to PCI PCI2 Bridge F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 COMA F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SPDIF_O BAT TPM iTE Super I/O CLR_CMOSF_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-D3H. - 7 -
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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 ...RJ45 DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS Atheros 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 ... 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 ...RJ45 DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS Atheros 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 ... 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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..., carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on...
..., carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on...
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... Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. age of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One ...
... Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU. age of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One ...
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... cord from the socket with your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into position. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of...
... cord from the socket with your index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into position. B. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of...
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...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU..., on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the...
...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU..., on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the...
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... 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 ...is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed,...
... 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 ...is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed,...
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... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will...
... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports...
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... the connector. Only microphones still MUST be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. Use this feature, ensure that... Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. Before using this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI.
... the connector. Only microphones still MUST be connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this jack. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in jack. Use this feature, ensure that... Display Configurations for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to 1 Gbps data rate. Before using this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI.
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... 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 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...
... 9) CLR_CMOS 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 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...
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... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
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...to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 27 - For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card...this header. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition...
...to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to work or even damage it. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 27 - For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card...this header. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition...
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery ... settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to activate ...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery ... settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to activate ...
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....) B. BIOS Setup Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F3c) Switch to accept or enter a sub-menu. 2-2 The Main Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to enter... not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings.
....) B. BIOS Setup Or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F3c) Switch to accept or enter a sub-menu. 2-2 The Main Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to enter... not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image and click to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings.
