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... 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 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... 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 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 54 2-8 Save & Exit...56 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 57 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 57 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to be installed, be less than 4 GB of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel...
... latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to be installed, be less than 4 GB of 4096x2160 * Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel...
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...138; 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 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
...138; 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 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds...
... memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds...
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... install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot...
... install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot...
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... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to connect your operating system. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. The screenshot below is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used ). Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers...
... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to connect your operating system. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on your HDMI-supported monitor. The screenshot below is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used ). Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers...
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... short for one . Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Plug in damage to the CPU or the system may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery...
... short for one . Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Plug in damage to the CPU or the system may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Replace the battery...
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... hard drives must be present on each wire instead of hard drives does not have to work or even damage it. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by default. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1.5Gb/s standard. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header...
... hard drives must be present on each wire instead of hard drives does not have to work or even damage it. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by default. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1.5Gb/s standard. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header...
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... factory defaults. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - 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 2, "BIOS Setup...
... factory defaults. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - 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 2, "BIOS Setup...
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... version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
... version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper...
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... make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup...
... make changes Switch to Windows Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup...
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... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Turbo ratios for increased performance by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
... CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to set the CPU Turbo ratios for increased performance by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. 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 decrease power consumption...
... only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. 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 decrease power consumption...
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..., and memory timing settings below to Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set the memory frequency. Options may vary depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Upgrade (Note) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
..., and memory timing settings below to Profile1 or Profile2, this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set the memory frequency. Options may vary depending on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Upgrade (Note) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel...
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... enter BIOS Setup. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the Hard Drive...
... enter BIOS Setup. For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the Hard Drive...
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...install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. BIOS Setup set to Disabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && Intel TXT(LT) Support (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT). Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to determine whether to Enabled. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
...install a CPU that supports this item to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. BIOS Setup set to Disabled for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && Intel TXT(LT) Support (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT). Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to determine whether to Enabled. && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot...
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... LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 51 - BIOS Setup 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...
... LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to set this item to Disabled. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 51 - BIOS Setup 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...
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... 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to your USB thumb drive. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit...
... 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to your USB thumb drive. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: Windows 32-bit...
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... 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 access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87M-D3HP BIOS Version : F1a BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to a USB flash drive. Unique Features - 76 - The following procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST...
... 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 access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87M-D3HP BIOS Version : F1a BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to a USB flash drive. Unique Features - 76 - The following procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST...
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... one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 97 - Yes Check if there is unable to solve your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might...
... one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is the CPU cooler running? No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 97 - Yes Check if there is unable to solve your monitor. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might...