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... Layout 7 GA-Z87MX-D3H 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 CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Layout 7 GA-Z87MX-D3H 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 CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a 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...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a 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...
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... version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Hardware Installation - 12 - ON/OFF Charge2 - EZ Setup - EasyTune - Supported functions...
... version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Hardware Installation - 12 - ON/OFF Charge2 - EZ Setup - EasyTune - Supported functions...
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... - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU...
... - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU...
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... the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided...
... the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided...
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... is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. System Requirements -- CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector -- A power supply with sufficient power is selected. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 -
... is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. System Requirements -- CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector -- A power supply with sufficient power is selected. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 -
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... the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. It also supports up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum...
... the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to connect your device and then remove it from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. It also supports up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum...
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... HDMI on the monitor being used. Only microphones still MUST be connected to this audio jack to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort. (Refer to the instructions on hardware specification). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the configuration steps for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. DisplayPort (Note) DisplayPort delivers high...
... HDMI on the monitor being used. Only microphones still MUST be connected to this audio jack to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to DisplayPort. (Refer to the instructions on hardware specification). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the configuration steps for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. DisplayPort (Note) DisplayPort delivers high...
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... panel audio module, refer1to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 10 2 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA...
... panel audio module, refer1to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 10 2 For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA...
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.... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Hardware Installation
.... Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. Hardware Installation
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... and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
... and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or the clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
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... the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the...
... the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the...
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... when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease...
... when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. This feature only works for operating systems that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease...
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... can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). To boot from the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order...
... can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). To boot from the available devices. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order...
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&& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are...
&& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this item, set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are...
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... network card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Then it should follow the steps in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to EHCI. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This allows the use of using the onboard LAN, set this mode. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets...
... network card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. Then it should follow the steps in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to EHCI. Note: This is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This allows the use of using the onboard LAN, set this mode. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets...
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...BIOS Setup - 54 - Options are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is installed. This item appears only when a USB storage device is turned off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory...
...BIOS Setup - 54 - Options are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is installed. This item appears only when a USB storage device is turned off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory...
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...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to your USB thumb drive. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. The locations of the drivers are...
...(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and click Next to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to your USB thumb drive. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you to load the driver appears, select Browse. A. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver and continue the OS installation. The locations of the drivers are...
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... motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. The monitor will restart after the update process is complete. Unique Features - 80 - B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87MX-D3H BIOS Version : D26 BIOS Date : 04/11/2013 Flash Type/Size...
... motherboard model. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. The monitor will restart after the update process is complete. Unique Features - 80 - B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87MX-D3H BIOS Version : D26 BIOS Date : 04/11/2013 Flash Type/Size...
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.... No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is working properly. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or...
.... No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is working properly. Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Or...