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...Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87-HD3/GA-H87-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87-HD3/GA-H87-HD3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
...Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87-HD3/GA-H87-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87-HD3/GA-H87-HD3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/Intel® H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/Intel® H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card...
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...the internal USB header) - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
...the internal USB header) - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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... Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantagek Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed...
... Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business Advantagek Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed...
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... the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory...
... the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory...
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... slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver...
... slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. Install the driver...
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... connector. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Do not rock it straight out from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound...
... connector. Hardware Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Do not rock it straight out from Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound...
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... . Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in...
... . Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of a fan with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in...
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...hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for BIOS configurations). If more than two hard drives are compatible...
...hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for BIOS configurations). If more than two hard drives are compatible...
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... instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it 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 turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
... instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it 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 turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && CPU PLL Selection Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && CPU PLL Selection Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. && Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. 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. Auto sets memory...
... enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only when you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. 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. Auto sets memory...
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...- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display...
...- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display...
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... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to control the fan speed. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - This item is configurable only when 2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 2 mode...
... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to control the fan speed. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. && Slope PWM Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - This item is configurable only when 2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 2 mode...
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... Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. To boot from the available devices. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit...
... Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. To boot from the available devices. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit...
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... the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to limit CPUID maximum value. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. With virtualization, one device...
... the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item to limit CPUID maximum value. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot from LAN function, etc. With virtualization, one device...
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...Enables or disables the onboard Realtek GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether 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 network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics...
...Enables or disables the onboard Realtek GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether 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 network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics...
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.... The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all required drivers from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver appears, select Browse. Figure 1 - 69 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To install Windows 8, refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and...
.... The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you install all required drivers from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to load the driver appears, select Browse. Figure 1 - 69 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To install Windows 8, refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and...
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... current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87-HD3 BIOS Version : D22 BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 8MB Update BIOS From Drive...
... current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file 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 a USB flash drive. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87-HD3 BIOS Version : D22 BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 8MB Update BIOS From Drive...
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No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the keyboard is verified...
No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the keyboard is verified...