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... enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. B. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. It is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart...
... enable RAID mode. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. B. An Intel Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. RAID enabled for storing your computer when completed. It is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in BIOS Setup 4. If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart...
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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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... Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® 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 sockets supporting...
... Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® 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 sockets supporting...
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...to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a 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 (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS...
...to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a 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 (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS...
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...connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Windows 7, XP operating system -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ensure system stability. - 19 - Hardware Installation A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power...
...connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connector to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Windows 7, XP operating system -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ensure system stability. - 19 - Hardware Installation A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power...
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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. For example, in Windows 7, go to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this audio jack to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI...
... used to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as an optical drive, walkman, etc. For example, in Windows 7, go to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to this audio jack to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI...
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... testing. Hardware Installation - 22 - 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4...
... testing. Hardware Installation - 22 - 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4...
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... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 co1 nnector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more DIP graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 3) ATX4P1 (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector...
... to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 co1 nnector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more DIP graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 3) ATX4P1 (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector...
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... enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit...
... enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit...
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... controller is set to Smart Auto; Then it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot...
... controller is set to Smart Auto; Then it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot...
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...) && 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 back panel) Enables or disables the VIA VL800 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) - 53 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start...
...) && 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 back panel) Enables or disables the VIA VL800 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) - 53 - Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start...
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... BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash BIOS update is displayed on the screen. B. appears, select Yes to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Select Flash Disk. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
... BIOS setup 3. Q-Flash BIOS update is displayed on the screen. B. appears, select Yes to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Select Flash Disk. Power off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
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Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. B. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All ...
Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. B. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 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. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All ...
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... Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. An Intel Core series processor 3. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. Unique Features - 78 - It is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. System...
... Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you enable RAID mode. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. An Intel Core series processor 3. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. Unique Features - 78 - It is recommended that you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. 4-9 Intel Smart Response A. System...
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... SATA port on the devices being connected. - 81 - C. If you do not want to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID...
... SATA port on the devices being connected. - 81 - C. If you do not want to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID...
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...\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/XP. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 95 - For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...
...\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/XP. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 95 - For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...
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.... Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 96 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to a floppy disk. Press any key to the methods below. Select the controller driver by...
.... Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 96 - Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to a floppy disk. Press any key to the methods below. Select the controller driver by...
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... for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP (Figure 4). For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select 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 the previous screen. After the driver installation...
... for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP (Figure 4). For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select 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 the previous screen. After the driver installation...
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... the power cord). Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values...
... the power cord). Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values...