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... GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 33 3-2 Drivers...
... GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...28 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 33 3-2 Drivers...
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... the internal USB headers) j Only for GA-H97M-D3H. - 7 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97j/H97k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
... the internal USB headers) j Only for GA-H97M-D3H. - 7 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z97j/H97k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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... to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you insert the CPU. LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to...
... to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you insert the CPU. LGA1150 CPU Socket LGA1150 CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Notch Notch Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Do not remove the CPU socket cover before installing the CPU to...
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...into two channels and each 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. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If 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. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
...into two channels and each 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. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If 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. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
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... optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be used to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. It also supports up to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use...
... optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be used to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. It also supports up to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use...
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... USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your computer and unplug the power cord from your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your expansion card. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
... USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your computer and unplug the power cord from your chassis front panel audio module to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your expansion card. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
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... 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 1 23 1 1 23 1 19 1 Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). S_ - 17 - Open: Normal SSho3rt: Clear CMOS Values B S S S U __ 3 •• Always turn off . You may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the...
... 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 1 23 1 1 23 1 19 1 Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). S_ - 17 - Open: Normal SSho3rt: Clear CMOS Values B S S S U __ 3 •• Always turn off . You may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the...
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... loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to -use your keyboard to move among the items and press to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily. Startup Guide screen (default) simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the CMOS. The ST Mode (for the GA-Z97M-D3H only) provides a fancy and user...
... loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to -use your keyboard to move among the items and press to perform basic system setups more quickly and easily. Startup Guide screen (default) simplifies conventional complicated BIOS setup menus and presents only the most frequently used options in the CMOS. The ST Mode (for the GA-Z97M-D3H only) provides a fancy and user...
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... is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is for GA-Z97M-D3H. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. && Performance Upgrade (Note) j Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) j Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock...
... is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is for GA-Z97M-D3H. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. && Performance Upgrade (Note) j Provides you with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) j Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock...
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... the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is present only when you to set a current limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) j (Note) Only for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto sets the power limit according...
... the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The adjustable range is present only when you to set a current limit for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) j (Note) Only for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto sets the power limit according...
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... only works for GA-Z97M-D3H. (Note 1) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking...
... only works for GA-Z97M-D3H. (Note 1) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used ; When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Overclocking...
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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. - 22 - && 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 faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
...&& 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. - 22 - && 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 faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header...
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... to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI 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. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string...
... to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI 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. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string...
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... (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows...
... (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Fast Boot Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of the AC power. When enabled, the hard drive I /O. (Default: Enabled) && Windows 8 Features Allows...
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... 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. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine the operating mode for non-G3 boot...
... 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. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine the operating mode for non-G3 boot...
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... KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. 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 the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA...
... KVM Switch Set to Enabled to ensure proper device functionality when chaining two KVM switches. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to allocate the DVMT memory size of connected USB mass storage devices. 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 the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA...
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... operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. `` 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 setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. Note: When using this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific...
... operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. `` 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 setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Enabled. Note: When using this occurs, please set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific...
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... to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on this setting. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...
... to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on this setting. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Chipset's PCI Express bus. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...
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... to available SATA port on the hard drives to IDE or AHCI. 2. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. To create RAID, set the stripe block size. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the motherboard you have selected the stripe block size, set from your motherboard. Enter a volume name with "X"). Press the key on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin 6. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the...
... to available SATA port on the hard drives to IDE or AHCI. 2. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. To create RAID, set the stripe block size. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the motherboard you have selected the stripe block size, set from your motherboard. Enter a volume name with "X"). Press the key on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin 6. The BIOS Setup menus described in "C-1." UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the...
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... in MAIN MENU. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. The locations of the drivers are ready to the location of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press to be set from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk...
... in MAIN MENU. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install the operating system. The locations of the drivers are ready to the location of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter Configuration Utility". After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press to be set from the Windows 8.1/8 setup disk...