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...in this : "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. All rights reserved. The trademarks... is 1.0. 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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE...
...in this : "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. All rights reserved. The trademarks... is 1.0. 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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE...
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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 ... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 52 2-8 Save & Exit...54 - 4 -
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 ... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 52 2-8 Save & Exit...54 - 4 -
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 Q-Share...66 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 67 4-5 Auto Green...68 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 69 4-7 Intel Smart...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 Q-Share...66 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 67 4-5 Auto Green...68 4-6 Intel Rapid Start Technology 69 4-7 Intel Smart...
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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 PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS Atheros GbE LAN Etron EJ168 PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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 PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS Atheros GbE LAN Etron EJ168 PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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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... cable has been connected to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... Charge Support for Q-Share 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 graphics port on the back panel. j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
... cable has been connected to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ... Charge Support for Q-Share 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 graphics port on the back panel. j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.
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...modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. 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...them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each ...
...modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. 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...them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each ...
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top...
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... provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The audio jacks can be used to this jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF...
... provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The audio jacks can be used to this jack. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF...
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... No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 1 GND CPU_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1...
... No. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 1 GND CPU_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1...
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...to a single solid-state drive. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DB_PORT 8) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS... values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
...to a single solid-state drive. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) DB_PORT 8) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS... values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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... HD+ HD- The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. Hardware Installation - 26 - The LED is on when the...
... HD+ HD- The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. Hardware Installation - 26 - The LED is on when the...
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... system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of...
... system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of...
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... INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys...
... INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without having to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will boot from the device immediately. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys...
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The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B.... mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to 3D BIOS Screen Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu A. For example, pass your mouse to select the item you...
The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B.... mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to 3D BIOS Screen Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu A. For example, pass your mouse to select the item you...
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...-performance system operations. • If the system is not stable as usual, load optimized defaults to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB,...can save it to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the CPU,...
...-performance system operations. • If the system is not stable as usual, load optimized defaults to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB,...can save it to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on the CPU,...
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... may result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory...
... may result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory...
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... clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. & CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings & CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the...
... clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. & CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings & CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the...
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... you to enable all CPU cores. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost...power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to reduce the current. Auto ...
... you to enable all CPU cores. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost...power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to reduce the current. Auto ...
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...enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to... decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory ...
...enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to... decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. & System Memory ...
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...the same items on the CPU being used. & Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this ... Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to increase memory performance and stability.
...the same items on the CPU being used. & Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display as 1.50V. BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this ... Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to increase memory performance and stability.