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... GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 32 3-2 Drivers...
... GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 32 3-2 Drivers...
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...; processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z97j/H97k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technology MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3.
...; processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z97j/H97k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technology MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3.
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. NN Only for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... power cord from the load plate automatically during the process of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. NN Only for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). After the memory is installed. 2. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed...
... the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used ). After the memory is installed. 2. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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... speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor...
... speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor...
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... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis prGo.vQidBeOaFMfront panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel® High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio.
... front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis prGo.vQidBeOaFMfront panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel® High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio.
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... the CMOS on the motherboard. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. When the power is replaced with caution. 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 jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To access the BIOS Setup program...
... the CMOS on the motherboard. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. When the power is replaced with caution. 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 jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To access the BIOS Setup program...
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... onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock...
... onboard graphics clock. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being used . (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. `` Advanced CPU Core Settings && CPU Clock...
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... that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets the power limit according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto sets the power limit according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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..., the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System...
..., the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) && Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System...
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.... && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Manual. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to the CMOS...
.... && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU/System Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to Manual. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to the CMOS...
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... Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list...
... Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select which type of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list...
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... Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is set to Disabled for legacy...
... Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is present only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is set to Disabled for legacy...
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... ports to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability...
... ports to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process. 2-5 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability...
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... card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options 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 MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~512M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size...
... card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options 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 MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : 32M~512M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size...
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... SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller...
... SATA devices. (Default: Disabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on LAN configuration. 2-6 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs, please set to shutdown or fail. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller...
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... is set to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Note: When using this function. (Default) Press any key to Password. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Any Key Keyboard 98 Password Disables...
... is set to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Note: When using this function. (Default) Press any key to Password. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Any Key Keyboard 98 Password Disables...
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... you set the SATA controller to RAID mode, go to BIOS Features and set this item to IDE or AHCI. 2. If you want to complete. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. After you wish to load and then press to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Steps: 1. To create RAID, set...
... you set the SATA controller to RAID mode, go to BIOS Features and set this item to IDE or AHCI. 2. If you want to complete. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. After you wish to load and then press to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in system BIOS Setup. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub-menu. 3. Steps: 1. To create RAID, set...
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... MENU screen, enter a volume name with the installation of the driver. Then, select a RAID level. The stripe block size can be set from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Once you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
... MENU screen, enter a volume name with the installation of the driver. Then, select a RAID level. The stripe block size can be set from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Once you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU and press . 3. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...