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- Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 1
GA-Z77N-WIFI GA-H77N-WIFI User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77NWIF-1001R - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77N-WIFI/GA-H77N-WIFI Aug. 24, 2012 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z77N-WIFI GA-H77N-WIFI Aug. 24, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | 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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 4
GA-Z77N-WIFI/GA-H77N-WIFI Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77N-WIFI/GA-H77N-WIFI Motherboard Block BIOS Features 42 2-6 Peripherals...46 2-7 Power Management 49 2-8 Save & Exit...51 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 5
Connect 70 4-7 Installing the WIFI Utilities 71 4-7-1 Using the Wi-Fi Share Utility 71 4-7-2 Using the Cloud Station Utility 75 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 89 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77N-WIFI or GA-H77N-WIFI motherboard 55 Two motherboard driver disks 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 7
-Z77N-WIFI/GA-H77N-WIFI Motherboard Layout SATA3_0 SATA2_3 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 F_PANEL KB_USB30 F_USB1 ATX F_USB30 DOUBLE_HDMI Intel® Z77 j Intel® H77 k COM iTE Super I/O (Note) WIFI Module BAT CLR_CMOS DVI ANTENNA_BRACKET ATX_12V SYS_FAN USB_LAN2 Realtek GbE LAN LGA1155 GA-Z77N-WIFI GA - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 8
GbE LAN x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s HDMI DVI-I Dual BIOS Intel® Z77 j Intel® H77 k 4 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out MM Only for GA-Z77N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H77N-WIFI. For - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | 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 the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 10
® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77j/H77k Express Chipset Memory ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 11
main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector mouse port ŠŠ 2 x HDMI ports ŠŠ 2 x antenna connectors ŠŠ 1 x DVI-I port ŠŠ 2 x supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 64 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 12
ŠŠ Norton Internet Security (OEM version) ŠŠ Intel® Rapid Start Technology ŠŠ Intel® Smart Connect Technology ŠŠ Intel® Smart Response Technology Operating System ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow 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. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 15
the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 16
that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 17
sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 18
motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power , go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 19
. Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides two video output ports: DVI-I and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Antenna Connector Use this connector to connect an - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 20
supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1- your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 21
the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 22
the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 42 31 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 23
correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 24
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77/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. SATA2 1 1 73 72 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 25
switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 26
Power 1 9 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 27
USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 28
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," for BIOS configurations). Hardware - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 29
latest version of BIOS 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | 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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 31
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 mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z77N-WIFI F1c) Switch to 3D BIOS screen Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 32
, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 33
is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 34
on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 35
Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 36
state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 37
memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 38
board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 39
CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 40
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) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 41
This section provides information on your CPU, memory, 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 42
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. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 43
support Boot from LAN Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 44
or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && IPv6 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && IPv4 PXE Boot - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 45
press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at 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 cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 46
&& SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 47
controller 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 to 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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 48
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 Auto) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1/OnBoard LAN Controller#2 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 49
graphics enter standby mode to decrease power 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 7 operating system only. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 50
wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Move Move the mouse to turn on the system. Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 51
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 52
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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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 54
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 - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 55
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. - 55 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 56
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 57
3-8 Installing the WIFI Drivers Insert WIFI's driver disk and when the autorun screen appears as below, follow the on-screen instructions to install all of the listed drivers and utilities in sequence. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 58
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4 Unique Features 4-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 60
Model Name : Z77N-WIFI BIOS Version : F1c BIOS Date : 07/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive. 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 61
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. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 62
. 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 Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 63
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 64
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers 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 (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 65
array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To manually set up a RAID array (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 66
mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 67
GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. Intel's documentation. •• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. The system may restart automatically a few times. Not supported on the Intel - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 68
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 it will install the Intel Raid Storage Technology driver automatically. The system will restart again after the driver installation. Figure 1 C. - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 69
and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77/H77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE mode. On an Intel B75 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to AHCI mode if they are set to IDE - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 70
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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 71
the data from your computer to the target computer (Wi-Fi Share Mode). Third, it surely can be used as a normal wireless LAN card (Wi-Fi Mode Only). The Wi-Fi Share utility is supported in Windows 7 only. After the installation, the Wi-Fi Share icon will appear in the notification area. Right - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 72
Step 2: When the Wi-Fi Share Settings dialog box appears, select a currently running network connection you want to share from the Share Connection list. Then click Save. The Password represents - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 73
the source computer, right-click the Wi-Fi Share icon in the notification area and select Mode Choice > Wi-Fi Share Mode. Then select Manage WiFi Share to open the Wi-Fi Share Manager. Step 2: The Wi-Fi Share Manager will display the other computer with Wi-Fi Share Mode enabled (the target computer - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 74
. To directly access this directory later, you can also right-click the Wi-Fi Share icon in the notification area and select Local Shared Directory. C. Wi-Fi Mode Only In this mode, the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card is set as a normal wireless LAN card and needs to connect to a wireless access point to get - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 75
GIGABYTE's unique iOS APPs are available now: EasyTune Touch and PictureView, both of which can be downloaded from the Apple store for free. System Requirements: •• Windows 7 •• i-Tunes •• iPhone 4, iPhone 3, and iPad series (iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi-Fi the CPU, motherboard, and - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 76
one of the three ways below to connect your Apple devices to the target computer: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB connections. iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi-Fi connection and iPhone 4 series supports all of the three connections. Below we use iPhone 4 as the demonstration Apple device. (Make - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 77
EasyTune Touch Step 1: Go to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application on your iPhone. Select Connection. Step 2: On the Connection page, select Wifi. iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection. When the computer is displayed, select it. Then return to the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 78
Step 3: Click the photo you want to share and your photo will be shown instantly on the desktop of the target computer. B. BlueTooth Connection: Step 1: On your iPhone, go to Settings > Personal Hotspot and turn on this function. Then go to Settings > General > Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on. Step - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 79
-click it, and select Connect using > Access Point to complete the configuration. Now, you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView. Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi-Fi connection and select Bluetooth connection. - 79 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 80
Apple Mobile Device Ethernet is present. If not, re-check the connection. Now, you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView. Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi-Fi connection and select USB connection. Unique Features - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 81
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. the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 82
Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create RAID, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 83
RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 84
level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 85
6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.1.0.1413 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 86
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 [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 87
(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 88
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 MAIN - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 89
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 Z77/H77, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your floppy disk. To install Windows - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 90
SCSI adapter. Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . For AHCI mode, use the up - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 91
after you enter the operating system (look for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 92
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 Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. The - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 93
Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last 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 - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 94
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 95
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 96
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 97
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 98
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 99
. 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. - 99 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 100
try a speaker with power/amplifier. Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties > General > System). If not, please update it from Microsoft - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 101
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 102
and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your 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 staff will reply you as soon as possible. Appendix - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 103
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-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 104
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. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in •• Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa •• Gigabyte - Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI | Manual - Page 108
, 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 - 108 -
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GA-Z77N-WIFI
GA-H77N-WIFI
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77NWIF-1001R