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GA-Z87N-WIFI GA-H87N-WIFI GA-H87N User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-Z87NWIF-1101R - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 2
GA-Z87N-WIFI/GA-H87N-WIFI May 20, 2013 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard GA-Z87N-WIFI GA-H87N-WIFI May 20, 2013 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE's website. - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 3
Motherboard GA-H87N May 20, 2013 Motherboard GA-H87N May 20, 2013 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 4
set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 5
Table of Contents Box Contents...7 Optional Items...7 GA-Z87N-WIFI/GA-H87N-WIFI/GA-H87N Motherboard Layout 8 GA-Z87N-WIFI/GA-H87N-WIFI/GA-H87N Motherboard Block Diagram 9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 6
Configuring Microphone Recording 102 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 6-2 Troubleshooting 105 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Contact Us...111 MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. OO Only for GA-H87N. - 6 - - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 7
Box Contents 55 GA-Z87N-WIFI, GA-H87N-WIFI, or GA-H87N motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Wireless module driver diskjk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One antennajk The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 8
(Note 2) BAT CPU_FAN GA-Z87N-WIFI GA-H87N-WIFI GA-H87N USB30_LAN2 SYS_FAN USB30_LAN1 Intel® GbE LAN AUDIO SPDIF_O F_AUDIO PCIEX16 CODEC LGA1150 B_BIOS M_BIOS MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. OO Only for GA-H87N. (Note 1) For the GA-H87N, the wireless communication module - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 9
x1 1 MINI PCI Express 4 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® Z87 j Intel® H87 kl 6 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. OO - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 10
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electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 12
package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 mini-PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. OO Only for GA-H87N - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 13
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the 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 2.6, ACPI 2.0a MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. - 13 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 14
* Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. OO Only for GA-H87N. Hardware Installation - 14 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 15
and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 16
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. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 17
" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 18
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 installing the memory to - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 19
1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 20
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 21
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. After the signal is good. MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 22
: State Blinking Off Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring 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 Use this port for USB - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 23
via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification). If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 24
1-7 Internal Connectors 6 13 8 11 25 10 12 1 3 4 9 7 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_PANEL 9) SPDIF_O 10) F_USB30 11) F_USB 12) COM 13) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 25
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 26
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 27
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 on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 28
8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Reset Hard Drive Switch Activity LED NC RES+ RESHD- HD+ 9 1 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 29
9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 10) F_USB30 ( - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 30
11) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The USB header can provide two 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 31
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). - 31 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 32
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on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 34
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 35
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z87N-WIFI D9) Switch to Dashboard Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items j Only for - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 36
Classic Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 37
2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 38
CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequencyj (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory (Default: Auto) j Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 39
cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (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 Intel's website. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 40
. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 41
the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 42
&& Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 43
`` 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. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 44
system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 45
`` Miscellaneous Settings && PEG Gen3 Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slot to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 46
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 format is - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 47
GPT 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. && - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 48
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 49
. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. j Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. (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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 50
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 51
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 EHCI. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 52
EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 53
the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection (LAN1) This sub-menu provides - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 54
2-7 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 55
&& AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 56
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 57
Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance No RAID 1 RAID 5 2 ≥3 Size of the smallest drive Yes (Number of hard drives -1) * Size of the smallest drive - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 58
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 59
Windows 8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. (Figure 2) Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 60
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID 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). Next, use the - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 61
Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 62
Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 63
C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy 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 configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 64
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). 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 - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 65
Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 12.0.0. - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 66
Recovery Volume Options Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 67
On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. - 67 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 68
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 MENU and press - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 69
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8/7. A. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 70
automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system. If you do not 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 - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 71
•• 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 the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 72
VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the 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 - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright(C) 2003-13 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 73
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message " - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 74
4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 75
BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 76
BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the . 2. Select USB Flash Drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87N-WIFI BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 04/16/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 77
Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS 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. Select Yes to load BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 78
@BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without screen. Click Backup current image to save the currently used boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 79
On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 80
5-2-1 EasyTune GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 81
5-2-2 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode and restart your - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 82
EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. Intel® Core series processor 3. Intel® SATA controller set to RAID mode 4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 83
1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 4. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it cannot be used to set up and Intel® Rapid Start store - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 84
EZ Smart Connect A. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Properly-working network connection 5. Programs added to the White List must be turned on (Note) B. Using EZ Smart - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 85
XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAID-ready system for RAID 0 or RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need. (Note 2) (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all data - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 86
5-2-3 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 87
set a password. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the password and three security the computer does not solve the problem, please reinstall Intel Small Business something has occurred. (The supported applications are subject to GA-H87N-WIFI. OO Only for GA-H87N. - 87 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 88
File Transfer). Third, it surely can be used as a normal wireless LAN card (WiFi). The Wi-Fi Share utility is supported in Windows 8/7 only. To use Wi-Fi Share for the first time, click wireless AP. Then select Setting. MM Only for GA-Z87N-WIFI. NN Only for GA-H87N-WIFI. Unique Features - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 89
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 the network security key which is required when other computer wants to access the Internet through the - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 90
B. File Transfer The File Transfer allows two computers with File Transfer enabled to share files to each other. Note: Be sure to turn off the firewall on both computers before using File Transfer. Step 1: Make sure the two computers are installed with the Wi-Fi Share utility and have File - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 91
. 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. WiFi 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-H87N | User Manual - Page 92
, share resources, and control your desktop PC systems. Two GIGABYTE's unique iOS APPs are available now: EasyTune Touch and PictureView 5, iPhone 4, iPhone 3, and iPad series (iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi-Fi connection) EasyTune Touch: EasyTune Touch is a simple and easy-to-use - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 93
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 4/5 series supports all of the three connections. Below we use iPhone 4 as the demonstration Apple device. (Make sure i-Tunes is installed - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 94
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-H87N | User Manual - Page 95
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-H87N | User Manual - Page 96
-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. Unique Features - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 97
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. - 97 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 98
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a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the next page. High Definition - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 100
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-H87N | User Manual - Page 101
6-1-2 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-H87N | User Manual - Page 102
6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Then switch to Windows desktop mode. 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 to the - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 103
Step 5: To open the Sounder Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows button on the keyboard). Right-click on the screen and click the All apps icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 104
. 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. Appendix - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 105
6-2 Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 106
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 107
& Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the hard 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-H87N | User Manual - Page 108
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from 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-H87N | User Manual - Page 109
Only) This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If - Gigabyte GA-H87N | User Manual - Page 110
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 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-H87N | User Manual - Page 112
, 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 - 112 -
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User's Manual
Rev. 1101
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