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... Recovery 2 69 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 EZ Setup...73 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 74 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 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...
... Recovery 2 69 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 EZ Setup...73 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 74 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 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...
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...the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or...provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to the use of your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to ...
...the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or...provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to the use of your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to ...
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... slots conform to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x ...; Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 ŠŠ Realtek ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
... slots conform to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x ...; Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 ŠŠ Realtek ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
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... set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
... set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
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...® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) ...System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on...
...® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) ...System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on...
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...Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound... and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect your operating system. The HDMI port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend...
...Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound... and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect your operating system. The HDMI port is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend...
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... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification ...and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing...
... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification ...and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing...
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... the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the computer, make sure your devices are...
... the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the computer, make sure your devices are...
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... (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater... or unbootable system. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not...
... (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater... or unbootable system. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not...
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...cord. 2. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Hardware Installation Plug in damage to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to prevent your computer and... SYS_FAN1: Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to touch the positive and negative terminals of a fan with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of...
...cord. 2. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Hardware Installation Plug in damage to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to prevent your computer and... SYS_FAN1: Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to touch the positive and negative terminals of a fan with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of...
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... for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 5 1 7 SATA2 Pin No. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP ...of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. SATA3 1 7 0 1 1 7 DEBUG PORT Pin No. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to be an even number. •...
... for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 5 1 7 SATA2 Pin No. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP ...of hard drives does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on the devices being connected. SATA3 1 7 0 1 1 7 DEBUG PORT Pin No. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to be an even number. •...
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...Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple): System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before... connecting the cables. The LED is in S3/ S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the ...
...Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header •• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple): System Status LED S0 On S3/S4/S5 Off Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Note the positive and negative pins before... connecting the cables. The LED is in S3/ S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the ...
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...inPfWorMmSawtiitochn(aX5b8oAu-Ot Cc)onnecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and bMa_cSkApTAanel audio connections simultaneously. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the 1 audio... refer to your expansion card. 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 26 -
...inPfWorMmSawtiitochn(aX5b8oAu-Ot Cc)onnecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and bMa_cSkApTAanel audio connections simultaneously. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the 1 audio... refer to your expansion card. 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 26 -
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Hardware Installation DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 20 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 -
Hardware Installation DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 20 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 -
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... menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image... and click to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup 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...
... menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image... and click to accept or enter a sub-menu. BIOS Setup 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...
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...; System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or...
...; System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or...
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...Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets ... adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to the system temperature. Options are not connected or fail. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to ...
...Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets ... adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to the system temperature. Options are not connected or fail. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to ...
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... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; 2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. For example, 1 p.m. The time format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password...
... allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; 2-4 System This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. For example, 1 p.m. The time format is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password...
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... applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 48 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you to select which type of the same type that...one computer system can function as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support Boot ...
... applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 48 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you to select which type of the same type that...one computer system can function as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports this item, set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that support Boot ...
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... enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
... enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
