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... Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 M.I.T...39 2-4 System...51 2-5 BIOS Features 52 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Power Management 59 2-8 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals...
... Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 19 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 23 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 M.I.T...39 2-4 System...51 2-5 BIOS Features 52 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Power Management 59 2-8 Save & Exit...61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals...
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GA-Z77X-UD4H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 or x4 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Dual BIOS DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® Z77 2 eSATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s or 4 USB 3.0/2.0 Switch VIA VL800 x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 PCI Express Bus D-Sub DisplayPort DVI...
GA-Z77X-UD4H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 or x4 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus Dual BIOS DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® Z77 2 eSATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s or 4 USB 3.0/2.0 Switch VIA VL800 x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 PCI Express Bus D-Sub DisplayPort DVI...
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... memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
... memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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...LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS...
...LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set is installed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 4 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS...
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.../SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connector to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI...
.../SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. • When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connector to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards. • Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI...
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... audio/video signals. Do not rock it straight out from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. Hardware Installation 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... audio/video signals. Do not rock it straight out from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to this port. Hardware Installation 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster Audio formats. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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...page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for instructions on configuring a RAID array. For example, in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Windows 7, go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as an...
...page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for instructions on configuring a RAID array. For example, in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Windows 7, go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as an...
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... connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connecto1 r to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. When two or more graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2/3: Pin...
... connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connecto1 r to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. When two or more graphics cards are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2/3: Pin...
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... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 17/18/19) PW_SW/RST_SW/CMOS_SW (Quick Buttons) This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer...
... to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 17/18/19) PW_SW/RST_SW/CMOS_SW (Quick Buttons) This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. Use this button to factory defaults when needed. Hardware Installation The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer...
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... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash...
... reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash...
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... to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit...
... to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit...
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... I/O. (Default: Enabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from LAN function, etc. set to Always. (Note) This item is present only if at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 53 - BIOS Setup && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
... I/O. (Default: Enabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to Enabled for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from LAN function, etc. set to Always. (Note) This item is present only if at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 53 - BIOS Setup && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS...
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... fully compatible with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller...
... fully compatible with Super-Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller. (Default) Disabled Corresponding USB 3.0 port is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will function as High Speed devices regardless of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. This mode is similar to Auto, but it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller...
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... - 57 - BIOS Setup Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard USB3.0 Controller#1 (VIA VL800 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the PCI slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on...
... - 57 - BIOS Setup Options are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard USB3.0 Controller#1 (VIA VL800 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the PCI slot as the first display. PCI Sets the graphics card on...
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...configure this setting. BIOS Setup - 58 - All PCIe x1 and PCI slots will enable the GSATA6/7 connector first. (Default) Force to ESATA Enables the eSATA connectors. Force to GSATA Enables the GSATA 6 and GSATA 7 connectors. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6/7 and eSATA connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI...
...configure this setting. BIOS Setup - 58 - All PCIe x1 and PCI slots will enable the GSATA6/7 connector first. (Default) Force to ESATA Enables the eSATA connectors. Force to GSATA Enables the GSATA 6 and GSATA 7 connectors. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6/7 and eSATA connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI...
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...; Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is complete, select Reboot to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z77X-UD4H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 10/17/2012 Flash Type/Size...
...; Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is complete, select Reboot to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z77X-UD4H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 10/17/2012 Flash Type/Size...
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... 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. The following procedure details the steps to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter...
... 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. The following procedure details the steps to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to load the SATA controller driver first. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter...
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... may vary depending on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 81 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If there is recommended that...
... may vary depending on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 81 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If there is recommended that...
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... proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the previous screen. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup You have...
... proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the previous screen. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. Windows Setup You have...
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... motherboards that 's why the light is equipped with power/amplifier. A: Make sure your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to the instructions on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers...
... motherboards that 's why the light is equipped with power/amplifier. A: Make sure your board doesn't have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to the instructions on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . Then make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers...