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... Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Refer to take care of the required partition (it should be sure to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Refer to set 8 GB, enter 8192...
... Disk Partitioning Tool to Set up Intel Rapid Start store partition); Refer to take care of the required partition (it should be sure to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed B. Refer to set 8 GB, enter 8192...
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......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 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...
......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 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...
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GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; User's Manual ;; 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 - Quick Installation Guide ;; Box Contents ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
GA-Z77-DS3H or GA-H77-DS3H motherboard ;; User's Manual ;; 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 - Quick Installation Guide ;; Box Contents ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a ...more than 4 GB. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel ...
... x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a ...more than 4 GB. j Only for GA-H77-DS3H. k Only for GA-Z77-DS3H. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support XMP memory, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel ...
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...power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x serial port header 1 x ...Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA...
...power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x serial port header 1 x ...Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA...
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...any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI...Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-5 Installing...
...any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. PCI...Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. 1-5 Installing...
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... connect your operating system. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The HDMI port is an all...
... connect your operating system. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The HDMI port is an all...
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... this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. USB... LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
... this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. USB... LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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...or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 power switch on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off...
...or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 power switch on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off...
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...the device unable to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to1the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. For ...HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Hardware Installation 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports ...
...the device unable to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to1the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin No. For ...HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Hardware Installation 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports ...
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... - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1...
... - 28 - Each USB header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1...
User Manual
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... run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. For example, to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. Unique Features Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. Refer to restart your computer. After...
... run diskpart.exe (enter "diskpart" at least equal to results from "list disk" for MBR format and GPT format are different. For example, to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management >Storage > Disk Management. Unique Features Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. Refer to restart your computer. After...
User Manual
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...to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. The integrated HD (High ...jack retasking capability that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note)-channel audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to change the function for multi-channel speaker ...
...to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. The integrated HD (High ...jack retasking capability that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note)-channel audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to change the function for multi-channel speaker ...
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... the Device advanced settings dialog box. D. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Appendix - 88 - C. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Click OK to complete. 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF... screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to get the best audio quality. Activating an AC'97 Front...
... the Device advanced settings dialog box. D. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Appendix - 88 - C. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab. Click OK to complete. 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF... screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to get the best audio quality. Activating an AC'97 Front...
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...the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Then configure the jack for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of ...the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the Microphone Boost level. - 89 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the...
...the recording and playback volume for microphone functionality. Appendix Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in the notification area. Then configure the jack for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of ...the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Do not mute the recording volume, or you set the Microphone Boost level. - 89 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the...