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.... Motherboard GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 Apr. 19, 2013 Apr. 19, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. No part of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or...
.... Motherboard GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 Apr. 19, 2013 Apr. 19, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is 1.0. No part of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or...
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... GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...30 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 31 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 33...
... GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...30 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 31 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 33...
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... GA-Z87M-HD3 or GA-H87M-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I /O PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCI F_AUDIO COM PCIe to change without notice. MM Only for GA-H87M-HD3. - 4 - NN Only for GA-Z87M-HD3. GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1150 VGA DVI HDMI F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN CPU_FAN PCIEX16 BAT SYS_FAN GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 SATA3 54 32 10 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 iTE® Super I /O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide...
... GA-Z87M-HD3 or GA-H87M-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I /O PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCI F_AUDIO COM PCIe to change without notice. MM Only for GA-H87M-HD3. - 4 - NN Only for GA-Z87M-HD3. GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1150 VGA DVI HDMI F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN CPU_FAN PCIEX16 BAT SYS_FAN GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3 SATA3 54 32 10 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 iTE® Super I /O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide...
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... CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 USB Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panels, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power...
... CPU Chipset Intel® Z87j/H87k Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 USB Chipset: - Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panels, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power...
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...; Software Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for GA-H87M-HD3. - 8 - EasyTune - EZ Setup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 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 port ...
...; Software Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for GA-H87M-HD3. - 8 - EasyTune - EZ Setup - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 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 port ...
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... the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU may pop off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
... the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in only one of the CPU may pop off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
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... port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. It also supports up to this port. You can use this port to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode...
... port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the memory. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. It also supports up to this port. You can use this port to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode...
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.../H87k Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• Speaker (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to this header according to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are matched correctly. (GA-IVB) MM Only for GA-H87M-HD3. - 14 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting your system using the power switch HD+ HD- The LED is on the chassis front panel...
.../H87k Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• Speaker (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to this header according to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are matched correctly. (GA-IVB) MM Only for GA-H87M-HD3. - 14 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting your system using the power switch HD+ HD- The LED is on the chassis front panel...
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... header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 15 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition Pin No. BIOS...
... header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You may connect your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 15 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition Pin No. BIOS...
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... turn off , the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS 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," for BIOS configurations). Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
... turn off , the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS 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," for BIOS configurations). Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS. To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash...
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... 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 let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in order to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables...
... 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 let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in order to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables...
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... DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. (Note) This item is set to Disabled, this item will display the...
... DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. (Note) This item is set to Disabled, this item will display the...
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... to enable the fan speed control function for the fan connected to the CPU_FAN connector and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the...
... to enable the fan speed control function for the fan connected to the CPU_FAN connector and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the...
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... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time...
... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 System This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time...
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... (Boot Option #2). Removable storage devices that support Boot from the available devices. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed...
... (Boot Option #2). Removable storage devices that support Boot from the available devices. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is installed...
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... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to...
... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to...
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... audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to set this mode. This allows the use of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.(Default) PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual...
... audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are eventually routed to set this mode. This allows the use of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.(Default) PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual...
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... Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to install a 3rd party add-in the Intel® Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE...
... Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard LAN, set to Enabled. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to install a 3rd party add-in the Intel® Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE...
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... BIOS settings. Configuring SATA controller mode in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Ensure OnChip SATA Channel is recommended that worked properly (last known good record). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you use this item to IDE or AHCI.Turn on the motherboard...
... BIOS settings. Configuring SATA controller mode in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Ensure OnChip SATA Channel is recommended that worked properly (last known good record). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you use this item to IDE or AHCI.Turn on the motherboard...
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.... To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Select Disks. 4. Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. 3. If you have selected the stripe block size, press . 5. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the...
.... To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Create Volume and press to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to Select Disks. 4. Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU. 3. If you have selected the stripe block size, press . 5. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press on the...