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... 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... disk ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; 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 ...
... disk ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; 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 ...
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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 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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...these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user....
...these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user....
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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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the ... SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
...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 ... SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
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Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU ... the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that...
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU ... the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that...
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... rear grip of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
... rear grip of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
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... Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow... attach the power connector of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 ...
... Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow... attach the power connector of the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 ...
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...two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...
...two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...
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... DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
... DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
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... the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is fully seated in the...
... the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is fully seated in the...
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... Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI.
... Display Configurations for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI.
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... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to...
... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... (500W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Definition 1 GND (Only for...
... (500W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Definition 1 GND (Only for...
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... (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in the CMOS when the computer is the ground wire). Turn off . When connecting a fan cable, be...
... (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in the CMOS when the computer is the ground wire). Turn off . When connecting a fan cable, be...
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... connect an HDMI display to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual .... 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 - 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel...
... connect an HDMI display to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual .... 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 - 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel...