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... © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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...in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard ...
... © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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...in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard ...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 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...73 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 74 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 75 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 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...73 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 74 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 75 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart...
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I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. User's Manual ;; ...
I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. User's Manual ;; ...
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GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 iTE Super I/O PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 COMA GA-Z77-HD3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2 5 BAT CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SATA2 4 3 2 SATA3 1 0 - 7 -
GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 iTE Super I/O PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 COMA GA-Z77-HD3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z77 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2 5 BAT CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SATA2 4 3 2 SATA3 1 0 - 7 -
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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...
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...
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These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the ...
These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the ...
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... Express x1 slots conform 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 ...Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support 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 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ...
... Express x1 slots conform 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 ...Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. Support 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 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ...
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Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4/5) supporting up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. ...
Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4/5) supporting up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. ...
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...® Smart 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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility...fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
...® Smart 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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility...fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
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... the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate...
... the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate...
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Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as shown. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly ...
Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as shown. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly ...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female...
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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...
... that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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...
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Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the left, place your ...
Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the left, place your ...
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Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage....
Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage....
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You can use this port to this port. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 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 this port. It ...
You can use this port to this port. The screenshot below is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . 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 this port. It ...
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Use this port for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration 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 connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be...
Use this port for line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration 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 connector. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be...
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Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 42 4 3 12 6 7 14 9 10 13 15 4 11 5 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) F_USB30 13) COMA 14) CLR_CMOS 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on 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 your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish ...
Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 42 4 3 12 6 7 14 9 10 13 15 4 11 5 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) F_USB30 13) COMA 14) CLR_CMOS 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on 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 your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish ...