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.... Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Jun. 27, 2014 Jun. 27, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA...
.... Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z97-HD3 GA-H97-HD3 Jun. 27, 2014 Jun. 27, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA...
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... 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 for reference only and the actual items shall depend...
... 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 for reference only and the actual items shall depend...
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 6 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...
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... Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. 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 supports D-Sub connection to this port. - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port...
... Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed. 2. 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 supports D-Sub connection to this port. - 10 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port...
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... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
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...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or...
...; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or...
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...multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers. MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . ... the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj(Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto...
...multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers. MM Only for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This item is set to Manual. && Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio)j (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . ... the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. && Spread Spectrum Controlj(Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto...
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... is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This...21 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is...
... is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of memory. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for GA-Z97-HD3. (Note) This...21 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of memory. The respective timing setting screens are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is...
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...adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &&...), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, and SYS_FAN2 Connectors) Allows the system to Manual. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU ...
...adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &&...), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, and SYS_FAN2 Connectors) Allows the system to Manual. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the CMOS, and then restart your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU ...
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... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to...
... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to determine whether to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to...
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...resources and ensure that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE...further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. We believe that this document is subject...
...resources and ensure that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE...further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. We believe that this document is subject...