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... commands in sequence. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Refer to create the store partition. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on which you...
... commands in sequence. Note: The commands for the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) Refer to create the store partition. System Requirements 1. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of the memory currently installed on which you...
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... you to set when to copy and move the data from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup program. Go...
... you to set when to copy and move the data from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup program. Go...
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... is suspended (sleeping). During the updating process, the monitor will not light up . A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Look for S3 mode only. Windows 7 with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook...
... is suspended (sleeping). During the updating process, the monitor will not light up . A. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Look for S3 mode only. Windows 7 with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook...
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... (Note 1) 5. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based... disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD ...
... (Note 1) 5. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. An Intel Chipset-based... disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD ...
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...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 information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order...'s Manual. No part of this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Copyright ©...
...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 information. Example: Documentation Classifications In order...'s Manual. No part of this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Copyright ©...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H 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-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H 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 ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; 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. Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; 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 ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; 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. Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; User's Manual ;; GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; 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 -
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GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DVI VGA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO CPU_FAN SYS_FAN3 mSATA DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H PCIEX1_2 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCIEX4 iTE Super I/O PCI1 BAT PCI2 COMA B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA3 0 1 SATA2 2 3 4 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. - 7 - k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H.
GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DVI VGA LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO CPU_FAN SYS_FAN3 mSATA DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H PCIEX1_2 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77j/ H77k PCIEX4 iTE Super I/O PCI1 BAT PCI2 COMA B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA3 0 1 SATA2 2 3 4 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. - 7 - k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H.
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k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600 (Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI .../Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (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...
k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. GA-Z77-DS3H/GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600 (Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI .../Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. (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...
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...power, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation... as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
...power, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation... as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
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... One Marking on the CPU - 13 - 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
... One Marking on the CPU - 13 - 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications...
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... CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use your finger. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of...
... CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use your finger. Hardware Installation - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of...
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... below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. ...(Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) ...
... below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. ...(Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is inserted as the example cooler.) ...
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.... DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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...
.... DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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...
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... on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the...
... on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the...
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... 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. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS...
... 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. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS...
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... Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your...
... Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your...
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... flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation - 20 - Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and...
... flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation - 20 - Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and...
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... 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F_USB30 14) COMA 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
... 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F_USB30 14) COMA 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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... is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the...
... is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the...