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... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77MX-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77MX-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16/PCIEX8) Technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x8 (PCIEX8) (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Support for the latest CPU support list.) ...
... package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16/PCIEX8) Technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x8 (PCIEX8) (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with CPU Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Support for the latest CPU support list.) ...
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Install the driver provided with your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps...
Install the driver provided with your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps...
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... graphics cards of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. A power supply with your graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system -- System Requirements -- Browse to use and click Apply. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express...
... graphics cards of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. A power supply with your graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system -- System Requirements -- Browse to use and click Apply. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express...
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...-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect your operating system. You can use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The maximum supported resolution is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition...
...-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect your operating system. You can use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The maximum supported resolution is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition...
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... Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. For example, some graphics cards may connect your expansion card. Definition Pin No. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will...
... Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. For example, some graphics cards may connect your expansion card. Definition Pin No. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 SPDIFO XDP_CPU XDP_PCH 1 2 GND (GA-IVB) - 27 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will...
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... No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation
... No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation
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... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. 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 chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced...
... (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU that is automatically adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced...
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... installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Press on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
... installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. Press on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
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... to Smart Auto; If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to EHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to EHCI. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to xHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting...
... to Smart Auto; If BIOS does not have xHCI pre-boot support. Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to EHCI. All USB 3.0 devices function as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && xHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to EHCI. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to xHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting...
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...MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. You can emulate a USB flash drive as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard...
...MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. You can emulate a USB flash drive as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set this item to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard...
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... main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77MX-D3H BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 02/10/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" Unique Features When the message "Are you sure to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. The monitor will display the update process. •• Do not turn off Reboot - 63 - B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating...
... main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Flash Disk. Q-Flash Utility v1.02 Model Name : Z77MX-D3H BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 02/10/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to update BIOS?" Unique Features When the message "Are you sure to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. The monitor will display the update process. •• Do not turn off Reboot - 63 - B. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating...
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... set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install...
... set up a RAID 0 array. 2. 4-4 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to enhance your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install...
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... Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology...
... Core series processor 3. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. If you use the "Xpress Install" function of the hard disk. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. B. j k (Note 1) The SSD works as a cache of the motherboard driver disk to install all original data on the hard disk will be installed to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology...
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...vary depending on the devices being connected. - 75 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. If you do not...
...vary depending on the devices being connected. - 75 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. If you do not...
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... Windows XP 32-bit operating system. Figure 1 - 83 - Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Press any key to the methods below. Appendix For example, from the menu and press . A. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
... Windows XP 32-bit operating system. Figure 1 - 83 - Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk. Press any key to the methods below. Appendix For example, from the menu and press . A. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
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... to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the following list, or press ESC to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Then a controller menu similar to specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Press . Appendix - 84 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
... to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the following list, or press ESC to return to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Then a controller menu similar to specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . Press . Appendix - 84 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
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.... Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is still on. A: Make sure your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
.... Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is still on. A: Make sure your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
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... the device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Yes Reinstall the operating system. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support...
... the device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Yes Reinstall the operating system. Turn off the computer. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support...