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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 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...
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 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...
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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...
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...
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... to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover...
... to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover...
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...® Celeron® processors 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 ...you must install an 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...
...® Celeron® processors 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 ...you must install an 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...
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... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU -...•• Always 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key...
... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU -...•• Always 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key...
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...(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory 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 before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can...
...(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory 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 before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can...
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... on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...example, pass your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. For more detailed configuration items, you want. (Sample... you can use your mouse to select the item you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. The Main Menu of the... 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 click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or...
...example, pass your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. For more detailed configuration items, you want. (Sample... you can use your mouse to select the item you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. The Main Menu of the... 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 click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or...
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... and system time and date. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. You can save it to your CPU and memory, etc. BIOS Setup - 34 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration...
... and system time and date. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. You can save it to your CPU and memory, etc. BIOS Setup - 34 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration...
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....) 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 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result...
....) 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 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result...
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... Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz...
... Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz...
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...BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and ...effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure ...
...BIOS automatically configure this feature. This feature only works for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and ...effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure ...
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...This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the... Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is ...
...This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the... Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is ...
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`` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 40 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
`` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 40 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
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... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. Options are 130.0oC and 135.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Current Protection Allows you...
... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. Options are 130.0oC and 135.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Current Protection Allows you...
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...graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to Disabled. - 53 - This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to ... EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This...
...graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to Disabled. - 53 - This should be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to ... EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This...
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... graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to...
... graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to...
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...install additional software. Unique Features The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking ...mode, be sure to restart your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item...
...install additional software. Unique Features The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking ...mode, be sure to restart your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item...
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RAID enabled for storing your data. (Note 3) The operating system must be it will restart again after the driver installation. Figure 1 C. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that the system will be forced to RAID mode will appear. (Note 4) Select Yes and the system will restart. (Figure 2) Step 3: After ...
RAID enabled for storing your data. (Note 3) The operating system must be it will restart again after the driver installation. Figure 1 C. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that the system will be forced to RAID mode will appear. (Note 4) Select Yes and the system will restart. (Figure 2) Step 3: After ...
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... system will be returned to the SSD. •• If you want to upgrade your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will decrease by 10 GB. If EZ Rapid Start is disabled... be forced to RAID mode if they are set to set to IDE mode. - 75 - Figure 1 C. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 4. 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start A. IDE mode not supported B. Disabling EZ Rapid Start Figure 2 To disable EZ Rapid Start, select Disable EZ Rapid Start and ...
... system will be returned to the SSD. •• If you want to upgrade your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will decrease by 10 GB. If EZ Rapid Start is disabled... be forced to RAID mode if they are set to set to IDE mode. - 75 - Figure 1 C. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 4. 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start A. IDE mode not supported B. Disabling EZ Rapid Start Figure 2 To disable EZ Rapid Start, select Disable EZ Rapid Start and ...