Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... Disk Drive (HDD) or multiple HDD's in BIOS Setup 1. Click "Enable acceleration" either under "Status" or "Accelerate". Intel® Smart Response Technology is implemented as Accelerate 8. no additional drive letter is required for Chipset SATA Mode and change the ...memory. It allows a user to RAID 4. This provides the advantage of the operating system on the HDD (or RAID volume) 6. Press the F2 key during boot up to save settings and restart the system Operating System Installation 5. Install all required device drivers 7. Go to RAID mode via the system BIOS. Intel...
... Disk Drive (HDD) or multiple HDD's in BIOS Setup 1. Click "Enable acceleration" either under "Status" or "Accelerate". Intel® Smart Response Technology is implemented as Accelerate 8. no additional drive letter is required for Chipset SATA Mode and change the ...memory. It allows a user to RAID 4. This provides the advantage of the operating system on the HDD (or RAID volume) 6. Press the F2 key during boot up to save settings and restart the system Operating System Installation 5. Install all required device drivers 7. Go to RAID mode via the system BIOS. Intel...
Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... SSD may be used for input/output performance. 14. Note: Enhanced mode (default): Acceleration optimized for the cache memory. Copyright © 2011, 2012 Intel Corporation. and/or other countries. It is automatically created. 12. By default, Enhanced mode is now successfully configured with ...the Intel Smart Response Technology! * Other names, brands, and logos may be used as the property of Intel Corporation in the Acceleration View. 15. All rights reserved. 10. Your system is ...
... SSD may be used for input/output performance. 14. Note: Enhanced mode (default): Acceleration optimized for the cache memory. Copyright © 2011, 2012 Intel Corporation. and/or other countries. It is automatically created. 12. By default, Enhanced mode is now successfully configured with ...the Intel Smart Response Technology! * Other names, brands, and logos may be used as the property of Intel Corporation in the Acceleration View. 15. All rights reserved. 10. Your system is ...
Technical Product Specification
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... Conventions v 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 13 1.1.1 Feature Summary 13 1.1.2 Board Layout 15 1.1.3 Block Diagram 18 1.2 Online Support 19 1.3 Processor 19 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 20 1.4 System Memory 21 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 23 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 25 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 25 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 25 1.5.3 USB 26 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 27 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 28 1.7 Legacy...
... Conventions v 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 13 1.1.1 Feature Summary 13 1.1.2 Board Layout 15 1.1.3 Block Diagram 18 1.2 Online Support 19 1.3 Processor 19 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 20 1.4 System Memory 21 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 23 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 25 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 25 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 25 1.5.3 USB 26 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 27 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 28 1.7 Legacy...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection 36 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 37 1.12 Power Management 38 1.12.1 ACPI 38 1.12.2 Hardware Support 41 1.13 Board Status LEDs 46 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 48 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 49 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 49 2.1.2 Memory...68 2.7 Reliability 70 2.8 Environmental 70 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5...
Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection 36 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 37 1.12 Power Management 38 1.12.1 ACPI 38 1.12.2 Hardware Support 41 1.13 Board Status LEDs 46 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 48 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 49 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 49 2.1.2 Memory...68 2.7 Reliability 70 2.8 Environmental 70 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5...
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... 37 8. Location of the VR Status LEDs 45 10. Location of the Jumper Block 63 18. Location of the Standby Power LED 44 9. Detailed System Memory Address Map 50 13. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 34 7. Major Board Components 15 2. DIMM Configuration 24 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors 31 5. Location of Board Status LEDs...
... 37 8. Location of the VR Status LEDs 45 10. Location of the Jumper Block 63 18. Location of the Standby Power LED 44 9. Detailed System Memory Address Map 50 13. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 34 7. Major Board Components 15 2. DIMM Configuration 24 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors 31 5. Location of Board Status LEDs...
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...Main Power Connector 59 28. States for AC '97 Audio 55 17. Environmental Specifications 70 36. Supported Memory Configurations 22 5. LAN Connector LED States 33 8. Board Status LEDs 47 12. System Memory Map 51 13. Alternate Power LED Header 58 26. Front Panel Header 60 29. Fan Header Current Capability... User Password Functions 78 41. Components Shown in Figure 14 54 14. SATA Connectors 56 19. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 66 33. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Specification Changes or Clarifications iii 2.
...Main Power Connector 59 28. States for AC '97 Audio 55 17. Environmental Specifications 70 36. Supported Memory Configurations 22 5. LAN Connector LED States 33 8. Board Status LEDs 47 12. System Memory Map 51 13. Alternate Power LED Header 58 26. Front Panel Header 60 29. Fan Header Current Capability... User Password Functions 78 41. Components Shown in Figure 14 54 14. SATA Connectors 56 19. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 66 33. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Specification Changes or Clarifications iii 2.
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... an LGA 1155 socket ― Two PCI Express* 3.0 x16 graphics interfaces (operates in x8 mode when both slots are populated) ― Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® HD Graphics) ― External graphics interface controller • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline...
... an LGA 1155 socket ― Two PCI Express* 3.0 x16 graphics interfaces (operates in x8 mode when both slots are populated) ― Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® HD Graphics) ― External graphics interface controller • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline...
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.../p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Available configurations for the Intel http://ark.intel.com Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www...
.../p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Available configurations for the Intel http://ark.intel.com Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www...
Technical Product Specification
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...in each direction, simultaneously, for a total bandwidth of 16 GB/s. 20 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor...-ray* S3D via HDMI 1.4a Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support Support of up to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above system memory configuration 1.3.1.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors support PCI Express 3.0, 2.x, and...
...in each direction, simultaneously, for a total bandwidth of 16 GB/s. 20 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor...-ray* S3D via HDMI 1.4a Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support Support of up to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above system memory configuration 1.3.1.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors support PCI Express 3.0, 2.x, and...
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...The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 4 GB/s in the BIOS Setup program are not supported. • 32 GB maximum total system memory (using 512 MB x16 module • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect • Support for DDR3 1066 MHz to +2400 MHz ...Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may (i)...
...The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 4 GB/s in the BIOS Setup program are not supported. • 32 GB maximum total system memory (using 512 MB x16 module • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect • Support for DDR3 1066 MHz to +2400 MHz ...Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may (i)...
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... with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity SDRAM Configuration (Note) Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side Number of SDRAM Devices...
... with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity SDRAM Configuration (Note) Density SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side Number of SDRAM Devices...
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... Description 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will ... . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Technology and device ...
... Description 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will ... . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Technology and device ...
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Figure 3. DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory in the blue DIMM sockets if installing only two DIMMs on your board. 24 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the DIMM configuration.
Figure 3. DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory in the blue DIMM sockets if installing only two DIMMs on your board. 24 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the DIMM configuration.
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...speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for concurrent traffic and true isochronous transfer capabilities. 1.5.2 Display Interfaces Display is compatible with Intel FDI and Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to the display monitor. 1.5.2.2 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) HDCP ... processor and PCH. The HDMI interface supports the HDMI 1.4a specification. 25 The processor houses the memory interface, display planes, and pipes while the PCH has transcoder and display interface or ports. For information about The...
...speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for concurrent traffic and true isochronous transfer capabilities. 1.5.2 Display Interfaces Display is compatible with Intel FDI and Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to the display monitor. 1.5.2.2 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) HDCP ... processor and PCH. The HDMI interface supports the HDMI 1.4a specification. 25 The processor houses the memory interface, display planes, and pipes while the PCH has transcoder and display interface or ports. For information about The...
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... (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Figure 1 on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-032826.htm NOTE In order to use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID...BIOS. Replace the battery with improved power savings. For more information about installing drivers during POST. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.5.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at or near SSD ...
... (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Figure 1 on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-032826.htm NOTE In order to use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID...BIOS. Replace the battery with improved power savings. For more information about installing drivers during POST. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.5.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at or near SSD ...
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Location of Board Status LEDs Table 11 gives a description of the board status LEDs. Figure 10 shows the location of the LEDs shown in Figure 10. 46 Figure 10. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.13 Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board provides 11 LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on . Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on Self-Test. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. At initial power on, all the LEDs are off.
Location of Board Status LEDs Table 11 gives a description of the board status LEDs. Figure 10 shows the location of the LEDs shown in Figure 10. 46 Figure 10. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.13 Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board provides 11 LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on . Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on Self-Test. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. At initial power on, all the LEDs are off.
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... 10 LED Name A Hard Drive Activity LED Color Blue B CPU Hot Red C VR Hot Red D Watch Dog Fire / Back to Red BIOS E CPU Initialization Green F Memory Initialization Green G Video Initialization Green H USB Initialization Green I Hard Drive Initialization Green J Option ROM Initialization Green K Operating System Start Green Supported Modes On/Off On...
... 10 LED Name A Hard Drive Activity LED Color Blue B CPU Hot Red C VR Hot Red D Watch Dog Fire / Back to Red BIOS E CPU Initialization Green F Memory Initialization Green G Video Initialization Green H USB Initialization Green I Hard Drive Initialization Green J Option ROM Initialization Green K Operating System Start Green Supported Modes On/Off On...
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...40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 MB) • PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides... there is not possible to an equivalent sized logical address range located just above the top of addressable system memory. The board remaps physical memory from the top of the system memory map. Figure 12 shows a schematic of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to use all of...
...40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 MB) • PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB) • Memory-mapped I/O that is allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides... there is not possible to an equivalent sized logical address range located just above the top of addressable system memory. The board remaps physical memory from the top of the system memory map. Figure 12 shows a schematic of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to use all of...
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...hex) 1024 K - 33550336 K 100000 - 7FFC00000 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - A fault in the load presented by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB, as well... chassis. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - Dependent on video adapter used. This section describes the board's connectors. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to devices inside the computer's chassis, such as IEEE ...
...hex) 1024 K - 33550336 K 100000 - 7FFC00000 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - A fault in the load presented by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB, as well... chassis. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - Dependent on video adapter used. This section describes the board's connectors. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to devices inside the computer's chassis, such as IEEE ...
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... BIOS and a revision code. The BIOS Setup program can be used to configure mode and the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to view and change the BIOS... EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The...
... BIOS and a revision code. The BIOS Setup program can be used to configure mode and the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to view and change the BIOS... EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The...