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......80 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 81 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 82 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect 83 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...
......80 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 81 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 82 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect 83 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...
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... LAN PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX8_1 PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED PCIEX16_3 M_BIOS MSATA Intel® Z77 Marvell 88SE9172 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX8_2 SPDIF_IN F_AUDIO BAT GA-Z77X-UP7 iTE Super I/O Marvell 88SE9172 Etron EJ168 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5 SATA3 1 0 SATA2 3 2 5 4 GSATA3 7 6 9 8 RST_SW SPDIF_O COMA SYS_FAN6 M/B Debug LED (Note) F_PANEL SB F_USB30_1 SYS_FAN1 (...
... LAN PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Atheros GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX8_1 PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED PCIEX16_3 M_BIOS MSATA Intel® Z77 Marvell 88SE9172 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX8_2 SPDIF_IN F_AUDIO BAT GA-Z77X-UP7 iTE Super I/O Marvell 88SE9172 Etron EJ168 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN5 SATA3 1 0 SATA2 3 2 5 4 GSATA3 7 6 9 8 RST_SW SPDIF_O COMA SYS_FAN6 M/B Debug LED (Note) F_PANEL SB F_USB30_1 SYS_FAN1 (...
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GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- ... x16 Switch PEX8747 Switch 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus LAN LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RJ45 x1 x1 Intel GbE LAN x1 Atheros GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) Marvell 88SE9172 x1 Marvell 88SE9172 ...2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s CODEC Intel® Z77 Switch DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s or 1 mSATA 4 USB 3.0/2.0 VIA VL800 ...
GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- ... x16 Switch PEX8747 Switch 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus LAN LAN 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RJ45 x1 x1 Intel GbE LAN x1 Atheros GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) Marvell 88SE9172 x1 Marvell 88SE9172 ...2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s CODEC Intel® Z77 Switch DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s or 1 mSATA 4 USB 3.0/2.0 VIA VL800 ...
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... 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 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX...sure to install it in the orange PCI Express x16 slot. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express x1 slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ...
... 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 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX...sure to install it in the orange PCI Express x16 slot. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express x1 slots conform to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ...
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Etron EJ168 chip: - Up 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 ...
Etron EJ168 chip: - Up 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 ...
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... @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on...
... @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on...
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... the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins...
... the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins...
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... LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected...
... LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected...
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... not have to be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition SATA3 7 1 1 7 1 0 1 GND 2 ...TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND BUG RT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The...
... not have to be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. 6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition SATA3 7 1 1 7 1 0 1 GND 2 ...TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND BUG RT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The...
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.... Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. MSATA ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 ower connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) BIOS...a single SATA device. DIP 1 23 Hardware Installation asurement module(X58A-OC) IO(H) 8) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the Intel Z77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No.
.... Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. MSATA ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 ower connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) BIOS...a single SATA device. DIP 1 23 Hardware Installation asurement module(X58A-OC) IO(H) 8) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the Intel Z77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No.
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...Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Power SPDIFI GND CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) - 33 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin ...front panel audioACPI_CPT Voltage measuremmeontdmuoledu)l,er(Xe5fe8Ar-tOoCC) hapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a frPoWnMt pSwaintcehl(Xa5u8dAi-oOCm) odule that ...Audio: Pin No. DIP 1 23 SMB_CPT 12) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) (GA-IVB) TPhCiIse phoewaedr ecornsnuecptopro(SrtAsTdA)ig(Xi5ta8Al S-O/CP)DIF In and can connect to...
...Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Power SPDIFI GND CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) - 33 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin ...front panel audioACPI_CPT Voltage measuremmeontdmuoledu)l,er(Xe5fe8Ar-tOoCC) hapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a frPoWnMt pSwaintcehl(Xa5u8dAi-oOCm) odule that ...Audio: Pin No. DIP 1 23 SMB_CPT 12) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) (GA-IVB) TPhCiIse phoewaedr ecornsnuecptopro(SrtAsTdA)ig(Xi5ta8Al S-O/CP)DIF In and can connect to...
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... this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order... to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup When the CPU current exceeds the...
... this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order... to reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup When the CPU current exceeds the...
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...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (... this function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting...
...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (... this function. && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that support multi-processor mode. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting...
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...lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. ... (Default: Auto) && GFX Vtt Protection Allows you to 300.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Protection Allows you to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the ...
...lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. ... (Default: Auto) && GFX Vtt Protection Allows you to 300.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Protection Allows you to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the ...
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... run at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows you to the...
... run at different speeds according to control the CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. && CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows you to the...
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You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields ...
You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields ...
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...booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM... feature on this item to limit CPUID maximum value. After configuring this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 55 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter...
...booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM... feature on this item to limit CPUID maximum value. After configuring this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 55 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Limit CPUID Maximum (Note) Allows you enter...
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... the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && SATA Controller(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE...
... the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && SATA Controller(s) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE...
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... have xHCI pre-boot support. (Default) Enabled All shared ports are routed to xHCI. 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 OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are...xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is turned off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High-Speed. && xHCI Streams (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. This mode is set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will function as High Speed devices regardless...
... have xHCI pre-boot support. (Default) Enabled All shared ports are routed to xHCI. 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 OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are...xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is turned off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High-Speed. && xHCI Streams (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. This mode is set to Disabled, xHCI Mode will function as High Speed devices regardless...
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... the graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_3 slot as the first display. && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables...
... the graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_3 slot as the first display. && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables...