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...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property...to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...
...Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property...to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 BIOS... 75 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect 76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 BIOS... 75 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect 76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 93 5-2-4 Using...
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Motherboard driver disk ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) HDMI-to change without notice. User's Manual ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Four SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; The box...
Motherboard driver disk ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) HDMI-to change without notice. User's Manual ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Four SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; The box...
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... for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 ...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek GbE LAN chip ... list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...
... for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 ...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek GbE LAN chip ... list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps...
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... 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
... 2-channel speaker. This jack can be connected to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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... Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller... features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 51 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
... Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller... features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 51 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
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... Enabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is routed to xHCI controller. 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 mode. BIOS Setup - 52 - This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route...If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to OS. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the...
... Enabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is routed to xHCI controller. 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 mode. BIOS Setup - 52 - This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route...If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to OS. && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the...
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... restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed...
... restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 -
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
The latest version of an item to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled...
... only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... 4-3 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled...
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... the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the...
... the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the...
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...EZ Smart Response , (Note) EZ Rapid Start, and EZ Smart Connect utilities. Unique Features After completion, go to Start\All Programs\GIGABYTE and select EZ Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Select the utilities you to use the application with ease. The EZ Setup application ...;• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. 4-7 EZ Setup EZ Setup consists of the EZ Setup application to install it.
...EZ Smart Response , (Note) EZ Rapid Start, and EZ Smart Connect utilities. Unique Features After completion, go to Start\All Programs\GIGABYTE and select EZ Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Select the utilities you to use the application with ease. The EZ Setup application ...;• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. 4-7 EZ Setup EZ Setup consists of the EZ Setup application to install it.
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... EZ Smart Response, select Disable EZ Smart Response and click Setup. (Note 1) Not supported on the hard disk will install the Intel Raid Storage Technology driver automatically. 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response A. The system will be installed to RAID mode. An Intel Core series processor 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended... the system will restart. (Figure 2) Step 3: After the system restarts, it will be it IDE or AHCI mode, the system will restart again after the driver installation. System Requirements 1. If you enable RAID mode.
... EZ Smart Response, select Disable EZ Smart Response and click Setup. (Note 1) Not supported on the hard disk will install the Intel Raid Storage Technology driver automatically. 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response A. The system will be installed to RAID mode. An Intel Core series processor 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended... the system will restart. (Figure 2) Step 3: After the system restarts, it will be it IDE or AHCI mode, the system will restart again after the driver installation. System Requirements 1. If you enable RAID mode.
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... Technology enabled in the BIOS Setup. (Figure 2) Step 3: After the system restarts, it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode will appear. (Note) Select Yes and the system will restart and ...plus 2 GB, so the SSD capacity will install the Intel Raid Start Technology Manager driver automatically. On an Intel B75 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will restart again after the driver installation. System Requirements 1. IDE mode not supported B. Disabling EZ Rapid Start Figure ...
... Technology enabled in the BIOS Setup. (Figure 2) Step 3: After the system restarts, it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode will appear. (Note) Select Yes and the system will restart and ...plus 2 GB, so the SSD capacity will install the Intel Raid Start Technology Manager driver automatically. On an Intel B75 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will restart again after the driver installation. System Requirements 1. IDE mode not supported B. Disabling EZ Rapid Start Figure ...
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... (Note ) (Figure 4). Configuring EZ Smart Connect Select Config (Figure 3) and add new programs to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Disabling EZ Smart Connect Figure 4 To disable EZ Smart Connect, select Disable EZ Smart Connect and click Setup. (Note)... - 76 - The system will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in BIOS Setup 2. Then restart your system after the driver installation. Programs added to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Then click...
... (Note ) (Figure 4). Configuring EZ Smart Connect Select Config (Figure 3) and add new programs to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Disabling EZ Smart Connect Figure 4 To disable EZ Smart Connect, select Disable EZ Smart Connect and click Setup. (Note)... - 76 - The system will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in BIOS Setup 2. Then restart your system after the driver installation. Programs added to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live™ Mail, and Seesmic®. Then click...
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.... (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...A. C. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows...
.... (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance,...A. C. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows...
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.... Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Reset Disks to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 81 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Physical Devices : ID Device...
.... Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Reset Disks to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 81 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID0(Stripe) Strip 128KB Size 223.6GB Physical Devices : ID Device...