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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. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without prior...
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. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without prior...
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Table of Contents 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... 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 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 55 2-8 Save & Exit...57 - 4 -
Table of Contents 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... 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 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 55 2-8 Save & Exit...57 - 4 -
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... 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 Update Utilities 63 4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 63 4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 66 4-2 EasyTune 6...67 4-3 Q-Share...68 4-4 Smart Recovery 2 69 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 EZ Setup...
... 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 Update Utilities 63 4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 63 4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 66 4-2 EasyTune 6...67 4-3 Q-Share...68 4-4 Smart Recovery 2 69 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 71 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 EZ Setup...
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GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 DVI 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 Realtek GbE LAN x1 x4 x1 Intel® Z77 PCI Express Bus x1... PCIe to PCI Bridge HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0/2.0 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (...
GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 DVI 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 Realtek GbE LAN x1 x4 x1 Intel® Z77 PCI Express Bus x1... PCIe to PCI Bridge HDMI D-Sub Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus CODEC 4 USB 3.0/2.0 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (...
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...Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and.... I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
...Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and.... I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
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...mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go 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 power outlet.... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory.
...mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go 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 power outlet.... • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory.
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... an expansion slot that came with your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... an expansion slot that came with your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... connect your operating system. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Hardware Installation It also supports up to connect a PS...
... connect your operating system. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Hardware Installation It also supports up to connect a PS...
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... battery. 4. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
... battery. 4. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.
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... module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation 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. One single short beep...
... module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation 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. One single short beep...
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....r cFoonnreectxoar m(SApTlAe),(Xs5o8mA-eOCg)raphics cards may connect 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 - Voltage m••eaSsuoremmeenct mhaodsusleis(Xp58rAo-vOidCe) a front panel audio module that...
....r cFoonnreectxoar m(SApTlAe),(Xs5o8mA-eOCg)raphics cards may connect 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 - Voltage m••eaSsuoremmeenct mhaodsusleis(Xp58rAo-vOidCe) a front panel audio module that...
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... two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 1 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 10 1 BIOS Switche 1 1 Pin No. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 27 -Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)Hardware InBsIOtaSllSawtiitocnher (SW4)
... two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 20 1 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 10 1 BIOS Switche 1 1 Pin No. 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 27 -Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)Hardware InBsIOtaSllSawtiitocnher (SW4)
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...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). Hardware Installation - 28 - To clear the... CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD...
...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). Hardware Installation - 28 - To clear the... CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD...
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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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...To 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 ...during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system...
...To 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 ...during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system...
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...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the ... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still...
...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the ... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will still...
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... will automatically switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. BIOS Setup The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. 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...
... will automatically switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. BIOS Setup The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program.) B. 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...
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... changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages...system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made ...
... changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to 3D BIOS screen Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages...system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made ...
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... values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for...
... values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for...
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... adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is...
... adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is...