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...your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated..., transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of...
...your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated..., transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-Z77MX-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-Z77MX-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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... the motherboard, do not have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... the motherboard, do not have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as the...
... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as the...
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... edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
... edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
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...connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. C. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI ...and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D ...
...connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. C. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI ...and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Hardware Installation System Requirements -- Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D ...
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... If your chassis front panel audio module to this header. DIP 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) ThiPsChIeepaodweerrcsounpnepcotorrts(SdATigAi)t(aXl5S8A/-PODC)IF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. Hardware Installation You may...at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire...
... If your chassis front panel audio module to this header. DIP 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) ThiPsChIeepaodweerrcsounpnepcotorrts(SdATigAi)t(aXl5S8A/-PODC)IF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. Hardware Installation You may...at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation DB_PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation DB_PORT 13) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may...
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... MHz to 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU...
... MHz to 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on the CPU being installed. && CPU...
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... speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning ... control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Options are : 0....
... speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning ... control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Options are : 0....
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... time format is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. You can enable/disable each SATA...
... time format is set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is hour, minute, and second. You can enable/disable each SATA...
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...system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers.... After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard...
...system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers.... After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 56 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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...can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? and update the BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive ...
...can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? and update the BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive ...
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Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all... and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is unable to do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using...
Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all... and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is unable to do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using...
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... up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time...-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than...
... up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the array.) 1. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time...-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than...
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... ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system.
... ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... use for the recovery drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system.
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.... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be performed after you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Rebuild completes in the array. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0...
.... Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Acceleration Options 6. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be performed after you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for rebuilding detected. Rebuild completes in the array. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0...