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...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 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...48 2-5 BIOS Features 49 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 56 2-8 Save & Exit...58 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals...
...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 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...48 2-5 BIOS Features 49 2-6 Peripherals...51 2-7 Power Management 56 2-8 Save & Exit...58 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals...
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GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 or x4 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Dual BIOS Intel® Z77 DMI 2.0 FDI Switch 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 SATA 6Gb/s VIA VL800 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus D-Sub DisplayPort DVI-D HDMI 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb...
GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 or x4 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Dual BIOS Intel® Z77 DMI 2.0 FDI Switch 4 USB 3.0/2.0 2 SATA 6Gb/s VIA VL800 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus D-Sub DisplayPort DVI-D HDMI 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb...
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... latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
... latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
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...up to the Intel controlled USB port(s) (located below the RJ-45 LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 4 x fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module...
...up to the Intel controlled USB port(s) (located below the RJ-45 LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x mSATA connector 1 x CPU fan header 4 x fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Windows 7, XP operating system -- 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install...
... NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. Windows 7, XP operating system -- 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install...
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... used to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) This jack can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that supports DisplayPort to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." DisplayPort can be connected to this audio jack for sound playback is one of the LAN port LEDs. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Dual monitor...
... used to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) This jack can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that supports DisplayPort to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." DisplayPort can be connected to this audio jack for sound playback is one of the LAN port LEDs. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Dual monitor...
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... e33 rboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot 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 change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Hardware Installation - 22 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open...
... e33 rboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot 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 change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Hardware Installation - 22 - The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open...
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When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1/2/3: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 co1 nnector to...
When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1/2/3: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 co1 nnector to...
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... encounter problems using the current version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
... encounter problems using the current version of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering...
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...CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup Options are connected. Removable storage...
...CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup Options are connected. Removable storage...
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... the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to setting used...
... the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. Note: OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to setting used...
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... disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard USB3.0 Controller#1 (VIA VL800 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the PCI slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the back panel) Enables or disables...
... disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifes the frst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard USB3.0 Controller#1 (VIA VL800 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the PCI slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the back panel) Enables or disables...
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... the update process is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD3H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/03/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Power...
... the update process is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77X-UD3H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/03/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Power...
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... for the Intel SATA controllers. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching...
... for the Intel SATA controllers. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array.) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching...
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... the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. Unique Features - 78 - Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. RAID enabled...
... the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. Unique Features - 78 - Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64 GB. RAID enabled...
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... on the devices being connected. - 81 - If you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Appendix C. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the...
... on the devices being connected. - 81 - If you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers A. Appendix C. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the...
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... 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When you arrive at the "Where do you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. A. Installing Windows 7 For the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you want to install Windows?" 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID...
... 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. When you arrive at the "Where do you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. A. Installing Windows 7 For the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you want to install Windows?" 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID...
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... the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to the floppy disk. Method A: •• For the Intel Z77, copy all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the BootDrv folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you 're using a USB floppy disk drive...
... the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to the floppy disk. Method A: •• For the Intel Z77, copy all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in the BootDrv folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you 're using a USB floppy disk drive...
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... 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to the screen in Figure 4. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure...
... 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to the screen in Figure 4. Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure...
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... short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the instructions on our website and search for hardware changes. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down ? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on...
... short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the instructions on our website and search for hardware changes. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down ? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on...