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...notice. 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. Check your motherboard looks ...like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-...
...notice. 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. Check your motherboard looks ...like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-...
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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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the ... - 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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the ... - I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
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.../SS - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 16 - 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...
.../SS - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Hardware Installation - 16 - 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...
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... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...
... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...
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... port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio...
... port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Use this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio...
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... cord. 2. 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. Turn off your CPU and system from the battery holder and...
... cord. 2. 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. Turn off your CPU and system from the battery holder and...
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... the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- 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 status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power...
... the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- 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 status indicator on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power...
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... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If 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 -
... Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If 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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... 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.
... 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.
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... power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- ...NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver...
... power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 1 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- ...NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver...
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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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... the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in...
... the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in...
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.... : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set ...the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one...
.... : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. BIOS Setup - 32 - In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set ...the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one...
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...for quick configuration. For more detailed configuration items, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E11a) Switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. 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 press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected...
...for quick configuration. For more detailed configuration items, you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E11a) Switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. 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 press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected...
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...menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar...numeric value or make 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 the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all ...
...menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar...numeric value or make 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 the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all ...
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....) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 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 - Whether the system will work stably with... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T.
....) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. 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 - Whether the system will work stably with... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T.
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... manually set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 36 -
... manually set the onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 36 -