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...'s Manual. 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. Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Jun. 27, 2014 Jun. 27, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
...'s Manual. 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. Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Jun. 27, 2014 Jun. 27, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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...items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN LGA1150 ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 ...Intel® H97k SATA3 10 32 54 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COMA F_USB3 SPDIF_O LPT F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z97-HD3 or GA-H97-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield F_USB2 F_USB1 The box contents above are ...
...items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN LGA1150 ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 ...Intel® H97k SATA3 10 32 54 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COMA F_USB3 SPDIF_O LPT F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-Z97-HD3 or GA-H97-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield F_USB2 F_USB1 The box contents above are ...
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... Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MM Only for GA-H97-HD3. NN Only for GA-Z97-HD3. GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual...
... Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MM Only for GA-H97-HD3. NN Only for GA-Z97-HD3. GA-Z97-HD3/GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual...
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...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••... Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••... Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
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...CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. ...BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors ...
...CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. ...BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors ...
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...Small Business Advantage k Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the...Pin One Corner of the CPU. Smart TimeLock - Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus...beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for GA-H97-HD3. - 9 -
...Small Business Advantage k Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the...Pin One Corner of the CPU. Smart TimeLock - Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus...beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for GA-H97-HD3. - 9 -
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... channel has two memory sockets as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, ... •• Make sure that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices such as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that ...
... channel has two memory sockets as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, ... •• Make sure that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for USB devices such as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that ...
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... sound playback device to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Activity LED: State Description... line in jack. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. ...
... sound playback device to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: State Description Activity LED: State Description... line in jack. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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.... - 13 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU or the system may result in damage to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black...) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), twp 4-pin (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. If a power supply is the ground wire). ...
.... - 13 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU or the system may result in damage to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black...) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), twp 4-pin (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. If a power supply is the ground wire). ...
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... connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis prGo.vQidBeOaFMfront panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. For purchasing the optional...USB header. •• Prior to the USB bracket. 1 - 15 - 1 F_ Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For information about connecting the front panel ...
... connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis prGo.vQidBeOaFMfront panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. For purchasing the optional...USB header. •• Prior to the USB bracket. 1 - 15 - 1 F_ Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For information about connecting the front panel ...
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... Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports dGig.iQtaBlOSF/...
... Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports dGig.iQtaBlOSF/...
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...the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. You may be lost. Replace the battery. 4. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries ... Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer. •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to factory defaults. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in...
...the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. You may be lost. Replace the battery. 4. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up ). •• Used batteries ... Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer. •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to factory defaults. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in...
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... at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V...
... at full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V...
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... example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all . - 23 - Use to switch...
... example, 1 p.m. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to all . - 23 - Use to switch...
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... USB thumb drive. Step: 1. After you wish to load and then press to complete. Then, select a RAID level. Press the key on the motherboard. To create RAID, set the stripe block size . To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Next, use the down... the profile previously created from 4 KB to 128 KB. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Select Disks. 4. Refer to "C-2" for your motherboard. C-1. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. The stripe block size can be included in system BIOS Setup. && Load Profiles If your...
... USB thumb drive. Step: 1. After you wish to load and then press to complete. Then, select a RAID level. Press the key on the motherboard. To create RAID, set the stripe block size . To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Next, use the down... the profile previously created from 4 KB to 128 KB. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Select Disks. 4. Refer to "C-2" for your motherboard. C-1. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. The stripe block size can be included in system BIOS Setup. && Load Profiles If your...
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..., select Browse. 3. The locations of Windows operating system for information on the number of the driver. Step: 1. If you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in the RAID array. Once you can be brought back to 128...
..., select Browse. 3. The locations of Windows operating system for information on the number of the driver. Step: 1. If you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in the RAID array. Once you can be brought back to 128...
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You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 34 - exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install... operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Click on the top-right corner of the screen and select "...
You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 34 - exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install... operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all of the selected drivers. Click on the top-right corner of the screen and select "...
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... the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was delivered in your product's user's manual... back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste ...
... the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was delivered in your product's user's manual... back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste ...