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..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ..., 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 when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to ...
..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ..., 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 when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97X-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-UD3H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z97X-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z97X-UD3H 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 ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-UD3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above ...
Box Contents 55 GA-Z97X-UD3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above ...
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GA-Z97X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or HDMI DVI-D x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI ...
GA-Z97X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or HDMI DVI-D x16 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI ...
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...or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an... uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that...
...or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system on an... uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that...
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...174; Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features... Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - System Information Viewer - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7,...
...174; Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features... Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - System Information Viewer - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7,...
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... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. •• Set...
... from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. •• Set...
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... one marking (triangle) with your finger. Hardware Installation - 14 - Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the load plate is inserted into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU. Save the cover properly and replace it when the...
... one marking (triangle) with your finger. Hardware Installation - 14 - Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the load plate is inserted into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU. Save the cover properly and replace it when the...
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...as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the... motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...
...as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the... motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...
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...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU ...
...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17...
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... from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of...
... from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of...
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... HD 7900 series. Refer to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics cards.) C-2. Hardware Installation A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug...
... HD 7900 series. Refer to use and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics cards.) C-2. Hardware Installation A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the AMD Catalyst Control Center. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug...
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... 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB...
... 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB...
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Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The ...
Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The ...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
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... power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable...
... power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable...
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... and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks.
... and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks.
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... driver to be used one at an oblique angle. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Hardware Installation - 26 - _ B S_ B B 8) M.2 (M.2 Connector) ...is installed. The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is completed, as shown in the picture above. •• On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Select the proper hole for the ...
... driver to be used one at an oblique angle. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 3: Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw. Hardware Installation - 26 - _ B S_ B B 8) M.2 (M.2 Connector) ...is installed. The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is completed, as shown in the picture above. •• On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Select the proper hole for the ...