Manual
Page 3
... manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. 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...
... manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. 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...
Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UP7 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... 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Power Management 62 2-8 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UP7 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... 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...53 2-5 BIOS Features 54 2-6 Peripherals...57 2-7 Power Management 62 2-8 Save & Exit...64 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 - 4 -
Manual
Page 5
... Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 108 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 108 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 110 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 112 5-2-4 Using the...
... Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 108 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 108 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 110 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 112 5-2-4 Using the...
Manual
Page 6
... eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 55 One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1... without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-UP7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables ;;
... eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 55 One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1... without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-UP7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables ;;
Manual
Page 11
... a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the Intel controlled USB port(s) (located below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse 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. Storage Interface ...
... a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the Intel controlled USB port(s) (located below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse 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. Storage Interface ...
Manual
Page 18
... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage.
... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage.
Manual
Page 19
...• When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend installing the graphics cards on your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A power supply with sufficient power is selected. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the ...Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD ...
...• When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend installing the graphics cards on your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A power supply with sufficient power is selected. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the ...Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800 series, and AMD ...
Manual
Page 57
... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) - 57 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
... such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) - 57 - BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
Manual
Page 58
... the BIOS boot process. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set this item to EHCI controller. BIOS Setup - 58 - && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to...
... the BIOS boot process. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be automatically set this item to EHCI controller. BIOS Setup - 58 - && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to...
Manual
Page 60
... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables...
... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables...
Manual
Page 61
... or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this function. - 61 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in...
... or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Disabled Disables this function. - 61 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in...
Manual
Page 65
... to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
... to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
Manual
Page 66
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 66 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 66 -
Manual
Page 67
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
Manual
Page 68
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
Manual
Page 69
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . A. Before You Begin: •• Xpress Recovery2 will save...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . A. Before You Begin: •• Xpress Recovery2 will save...
Manual
Page 70
... leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 70 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data...
... leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 70 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data...
Manual
Page 77
... the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 77 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
... the Q-Share tool. About Q-Share ... Exit... Enable Incoming Folder ... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 77 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ...
Manual
Page 78
... to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. Or you have to enhance...array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. Unique Features - 78 - 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 the Intel SATA controllers. Before installing the operating system, you ...
... to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to load the SATA controller driver first. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. Or you have to enhance...array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for RAID 0. Unique Features - 78 - 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 the Intel SATA controllers. Before installing the operating system, you ...
Manual
Page 80
...Smart Connect utilities. 4-7 EZ Setup EZ Setup consists of the EZ Setup application to install it. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to use the application with ease. Launching EZ Setup Step 1: While in the operating system, go to ...Intel's documentation. •• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. After completion, go to Start\All Programs\GIGABYTE and select EZ Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Select the utilities you to install all motherboard...
...Smart Connect utilities. 4-7 EZ Setup EZ Setup consists of the EZ Setup application to install it. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to use the application with ease. Launching EZ Setup Step 1: While in the operating system, go to ...Intel's documentation. •• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. After completion, go to Start\All Programs\GIGABYTE and select EZ Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Select the utilities you to install all motherboard...