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- Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 1
GA-Z77-D3H GA-H77-D3H User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77D3H-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Feb. 8, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 3
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 your motherboard looks like this: "REV - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 4
Layout 7 GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H 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 16 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 5
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z77-D3H or GA-H77-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 7
-D3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 HDMI R_USB30_2 R_USB30_1 F_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 mSATA Atheros ATX GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 1 0 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600(Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS Atheros GbE LAN Etron EJ168 PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 9
ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 10
Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® Z77j/Intel® H77k Express Chipset 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 11
channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB headers) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 12
integrated graphics port on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. j Only for GA-Z77-D3H. Hardware Installation - 12 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 13
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 to prevent hardware damage - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 14
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 15
the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 16
guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 17
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 fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 18
computer. 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 in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 19
on your operating system. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 20
Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This 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 Setup or POST process. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 21
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 been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 22
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 possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 23
fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when yourself or uncer- tain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 24
Please use the included SATA 3Gb/s cable). 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 7 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 7 1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 25
Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. When the mSATA connector is installed with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable. BIOS information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 26
Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by is- suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem reset - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 27
(S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 28
- 9 D1+ 18 SSRX219 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 29
1 2 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 30
Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 31
that searches and downloads the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 32
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 system information. - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 33
Menu 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 34
BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „ Power Management Use this menu to configure all the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 35
overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 36
the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) & CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. & CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 37
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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 38
. (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 - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 39
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. - 39 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 40
DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become 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 or clearing the CMOS values. ` Advanced Voltage Settings - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 41
. Selecting a higher level keeps the GFX voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) & Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 42
for the Vcore. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) for the GFX voltage. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~Extreme from 130.0oC to 135.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) ` - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 43
` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of next boot. & Case Opened 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 will show "Yes", otherwise it - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 44
CPU FAN Speed Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 45
2-4 System 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 46
list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 47
a new password, press without entering any password. Press again when prompted to confirm. (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. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 48
2-6 Peripherals & LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 49
Streams (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables multi-stream data transfer. Note: For Windows 7 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. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 50
& USB Controller (Intel Z77/H77 Chipset) Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) & Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 51
function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. & PCI Express x4 Slot Specifies the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4 slot. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 52
Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 53
the onboard 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. - 53 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 54
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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 55
to install 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 56
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 GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User 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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 58
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 for users to install - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 59
Supporting drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/ restored. •• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: •• At least 512 MB of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 60
amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, click Start, right-click the Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2. When you see the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 62
the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 63
Model Name : Z77-D3H BIOS Version : F3c BIOS Date : 01/31/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 64
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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 65
. 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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 66
configuring your 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>Q-Share.exe - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 67
set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 68
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 Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth dongle, be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 69
system memory 3. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 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 Intel Rapid Start store partition); IDE mode not supported 5. All motherboard drivers correctly installed - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 70
and exit BIOS Setup. E. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1. While in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. After the installation is complete - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 71
latest data when the computer is waked up. A. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Normal network connection B. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 72
the steps above, go to Start\All Programs\Intel and launch Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. On the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Configuration menu, click Enable Updating on the Basic tab. (The Enable Updating button has now changed to Disable Updating.) On this menu, the user can set the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 73
1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 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 1) 5. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. All motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 74
mode, click OK to complete the configuration of the Intel Smart Response Technology. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to be used if more than one SSD is installed. Select the size allocated for the cache memory (maximum 64 GB). Select the acceleration mode: •• Enhanced mode - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 75
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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 76
by 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 77
C. Configuring a 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 configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 78
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). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 79
Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 79 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 80
- Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 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 Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : ID Drive - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 81
3JT32[ 9HJEXLP ] 111.7GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Choose the RAID level: RAID0: Stripes data (performance). Select drives are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 82
or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 83
7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 84
SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 85
have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 86
system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 87
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 - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 88
Speakers (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the VIA HD Audio Deck icon will appear in the notification area. Click the icon to access the VIA HD Audio Deck . (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 89
the Speaker screen. On the Speaker Setting and Test tab, select 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You can configure an audio environment on the Environmental Modeling tab - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 90
: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable On the SPDIF OUT screen , (Note) click the Default Format tab and then - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 91
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the VIA HD Audio Deck icon will appear in the notification area. Click the icon to access the VIA HD Audio Deck. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 92
Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the VIA HD Audio Deck does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 93
the Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . 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. - 93 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 94
Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Appendix - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 95
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 the ATX main power - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 96
is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is working properly. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 97
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 98
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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-Z77-D3H | User Manual - Page 104
.com.ro •• Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs •• Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, 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
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GA-Z77-D3H
GA-H77-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77D3H-1001R