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GA-H77M-HD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-H77MHD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-H77M-HD3 Mar. 4, 2013 Motherboard GA-H77M-HD3 Mar. 4, 2013 - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 4
-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H77M-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 - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 5
the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 86 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 86 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 88 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 91 5-3 Troubleshooting 92 5-3-1 Frequently Asked - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents ;; GA-H77M-HD3 motherboard ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; User's Manual ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Two SATA 6Gb/s Optional Items †† 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) †† eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 7
CLR_CMOS F_PANEL GA-H77M-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 VGA DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30 LGA1155 R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Realtek GbE LAN GA-H77M-HD3 M_BIOS iTE Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 BAT PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® H77 SATA2 4 3 CODEC PCI F_AUDIO COM - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-H77M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI Express Bus DVI-D 2 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe to PCI - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not a problem related to the use of the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 10
in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® H77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 11
Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS ŠŠ Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 12
Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Support - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 13
CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 14
the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 15
to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Direction CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 17
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 18
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 19
being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. HDMI - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 20
motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 21
devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 22
2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 23
/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 24
compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 SATA2 2 1 1 7 3 4 1 7 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 25
F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 26
) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 27
+ D2GND SSTX2+ SSTX2GND SSRX2+ SSRX2VBUS No Pin Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 28
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," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 29
from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 30
INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 31
A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 32
screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 33
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 34
`` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 35
you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 36
. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 37
the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. 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 feature. - 37 - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 38
A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 39
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 40
Lets the BIOS automatically detect However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 41
operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 42
2-4 System This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 43
partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 44
system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 45
for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 46
OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 47
Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel H77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 48
in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 49
BIOS automatically memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 50
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 (MAC:00:E0:4C:68:00 - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 51
consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 8/7 operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 52
BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always the system. Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 53
and then press to complete. You can select Select File 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 reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 54
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new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 56
Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 58
, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 59
Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. H77MHD3.F1) to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 60
Model Name : H77M-HD3 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 01/25/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 61
Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Step 5: Select Save & Exit and press . And then select Yes to save settings - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 62
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 63
the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 64
on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area and right-click on this - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 65
the Recovery... backup image •• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the main - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 66
proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. •• For Windows Vista, refer to the steps below to use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 67
All button to automatically install all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 68
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 69
EZ Setup application frees you from complicated installation and configuration process and allows you to use the application with ease. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. After completion, go to the New - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 70
4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 2) 5. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 71
Intel Rapid Start Technology in the BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 3: After the system restarts, it will install the Intel Raid Start Technology Manager driver memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77/H77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 72
will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in the BIOS Setup. Figure 1 Step 2: Launch EZ Setup again, select EZ Smart Connect, and then click Setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Restart your system after - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 73
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 74
default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 75
BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. Step 1: After the POST memory press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 76
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 ( the stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 77
Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 78
recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 79
drive manually using the Intel Rapid manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 80
IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 81
, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: For the Intel H77, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your floppy disk. To install Windows - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 82
SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 2 will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 83
enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 84
•• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 85
recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] 1. Enable Only Recovery - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 86
the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone driver. •• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 87
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 88
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 89
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 90
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 91
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 91 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 92
refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1:First, make sure Service Pack 1 or Service driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 93
. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 94
enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 95
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 96
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Tech - Gigabyte GA-H77M-HD3 | Manual - Page 100
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 100 -
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GA-H77M-HD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-H77MHD3-1001R