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... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-HD3 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 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...
... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-HD3 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 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...
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... PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology Hardware Installation...
... PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology Hardware Installation...
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...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin 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...
...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin 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...
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... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always 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. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate...
... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always 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. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate...
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... ). HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DVI-D Port...
... ). HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DVI-D Port...
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... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. Hardware Installation - 28 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please...
... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. Hardware Installation - 28 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please...
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... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
... upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
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... BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU...
... BIOS automatically configure this feature. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU...
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... only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system...
... only when you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system...
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... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). To boot from the available devices. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. - 47 - For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the first priority on the boot device list. 2-5 BIOS...
... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). To boot from the available devices. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. - 47 - For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the first priority on the boot device list. 2-5 BIOS...
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.... BIOS Setup - 48 - && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support...
.... BIOS Setup - 48 - && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && VT-d (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support...
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... Disabled. BIOS Setup - 52 - If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. (Default) Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set this item is set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below to Smart Auto, set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices...
... Disabled. BIOS Setup - 52 - If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. (Default) Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set this item is set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below to Smart Auto, set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices...
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... the onboard graphics. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only 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 network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables...
... the onboard graphics. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only 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 network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. BIOS Setup This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables...
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... to update BIOS?" Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash...
... to update BIOS?" Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to a USB flash drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash...
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... automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 71 - B. A. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. You can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. For a RAID...
... automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 71 - B. A. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. You can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. For a RAID...
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... AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller...
... AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may vary depending on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Appendix Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller...
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... performance and compatibility. A. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 1. 3: nsert the blank formatted disk (if you're using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the 64Bit folder. Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you...
... performance and compatibility. A. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 1. 3: nsert the blank formatted disk (if you're using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the 64Bit folder. Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you...
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A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then...
A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then...
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... the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is present in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on after the computer shuts down ? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to clear the CMOS values (before doing this button to install. If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on the motherboard battery...
... the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is present in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on after the computer shuts down ? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to clear the CMOS values (before doing this button to install. If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on the motherboard battery...
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... slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix - 98 - Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
... slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix - 98 - Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...