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GA-Z77-HD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77HD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77-HD3 Nov. 2, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77-HD3 Nov. 2, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 4
-HD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 BIOS Update Utilities 63 4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q- - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents ;; GA-Z77-HD3 motherboard ;; Motherboard driver disk ;; User's Manual ;; Quick Installation Guide ;; Four SATA 6Gb/s cables ;; I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1155 HDMI ATX R_USB30 SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 iTE Super I/O PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 COMA GA-Z77-HD3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 DMI 2.0 FDI LAN RJ45 DVI 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 Realtek GbE LAN x1 x4 x1 Intel® Z77 PCI Express Bus x1 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 9
from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 10
® 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® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 11
XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 12
for EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 13
do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | 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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 15
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 above shows, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 17
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 the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 18
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 outlet - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 19
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. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 20
the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 21
before connecting external devices: •• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 22
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 power connector +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 23
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 by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 24
Z77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 25
pins before connecting the cables Off Connects to , Red): Connects to the BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects Green): Connects to the Connects connecting - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 26
panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 27
D213 GND 14 SSTX2+ 15 SSTX216 GND 17 SSPRCXIe2p+ower connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 18 SSRX219 VBUS 20 No Pin DIP 1 23 PWM Switc DIP 1 23 •• 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 28
power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 29
DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 1 Voltage measurement module( SUSCLK PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 30
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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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 32
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 33
A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 34
of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „„ System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 35
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 provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 36
Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | 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-HD3 | 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-HD3 | 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-HD3 | Manual - Page 40
Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 41
Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore 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) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 42
to 300.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto the Vcore. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. GFX voltage. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. 135.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 43
the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open 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 will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 44
connected or fail. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 45
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 46
level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 47
will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device 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 GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 48
that support Boot from LAN support UEFI Option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 49
ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && Ipv4 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 50
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 51
(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 52
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) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 53
USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 54
on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 55
: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. && High Precision Event Timer (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 56
of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 57
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-HD3 | Manual - Page 58
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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-HD3 | Manual - Page 60
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 - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 62
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-HD3 | Manual - Page 63
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 64
.05 Model Name : Z77-HD3 BIOS Version : E11c BIOS Date : 10/03/2012 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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 65
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-HD3 | Manual - Page 66
. 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-HD3 | Manual - Page 67
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard 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, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 68
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 69
system from the backup image •• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the main - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 70
respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. •• For Windows Vista, refer to the steps below to use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery. •• All of your files and programs will be deleted and - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 71
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. Before installing the operating system, you have to load the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 72
this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode to connect to other Bluetooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled. Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 73
Connect utilities. The EZ Setup application frees you from complicated installation and configuration process and allows you to use the application with ease. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. After - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 74
Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 2) 5. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 3) If you have installed the operating system - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 75
10 GB will be returned to the SSD. •• If you want to upgrade your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE mode. On an - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 76
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Restart your system after the driver installation. Figure 1 Figure 2 C. Configuring EZ Smart Connect Select Config (Figure 3) and add new programs to the White Program list (Note ) (Figure 4). Then - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 77
smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 78
1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 79
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 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 80
Enter>. 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 Copyright(C) 2003 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 81
capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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. - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 82
recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 83
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel : volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]- - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 84
>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 85
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/XP. A. Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 86
(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 can proceed with the Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 87
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 - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 88
•• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 89
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-HD3 | Manual - Page 90
motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support driver. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In •• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 91
box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Side Speaker Out Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 92
provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 93
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 to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 94
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-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 95
record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound 1. Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. To record the audio, click your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 95 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 96
changes. When the Add New Hardware 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 97
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 cable - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 98
and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the system can boot successfully. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 | Manual - Page 99
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-HD3 | Manual - Page 100
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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-HD3 | 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-HD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77HD3-1001R