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- Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 1
GA-Z77-HD4 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77HD4-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77-HD4 Oct. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77-HD4 Oct. 31, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77-HD4 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77-HD4 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 5
EZ Setup...73 4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response 74 4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start 75 4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect 76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77-HD4 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z77-HD4 Motherboard Layout VGA DVI KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1155 HDMI DP R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX4 iTE Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN GA-Z77-HD4 PCIe to PCI Bridge DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 8
MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Atheros PCIe to PCI GbE LAN Bridge RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 LAN Intel® Z77 CODEC Dual BIOS 2 SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 10
ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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 headers) 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 12
for EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 13
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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 15
steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 16
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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 the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 19
Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 20
connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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 keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 24
PORT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 25
(Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects , Gray): Connects to the etc. When connecting your chassis front - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 27
BIOS Switc 1 1 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC Pin No. Definition 11 VolDta2ge+measurement module(X58A-OC) 12 D213 GND 14 SSTX2+ 15 SSTX216 GND 17 SPSCRIeXp2o+wer connector (SATA header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 28
) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 29
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). - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 30
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from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 33
2-2 The Main 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 34
devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 35
is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 36
memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. ( Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 39
memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 40
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 BIOS Setup - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 42
Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Vcore area. Options are 130.0oC and 135.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 44
connected or fails. 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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 Chipset. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 47
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. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 48
, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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 Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 55
mode. && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 56
password to clear the password settings. && Power On By Mouse Allows 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. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Move Move the mouse to - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 57
and then press to complete. You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 58
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Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 62
Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on the right of an item - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 63
your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 64
.05 Model Name : Z77-HD4 BIOS Version : E11 BIOS Date : 10/03/2012 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 66
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 67
provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 68
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-HD4 | Manual - Page 69
•• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS the main menu. In the Settings dialog box, select the source partition and destination partition the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 72
saving mode. The Configuration dialog box: First, you have to . •• Turn off HD: Set when to turn motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 75
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/H77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE mode. On an - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 76
will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in the BIOS Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Launch EZ Setup again, select EZ Smart Connect, and then click Setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Restart your system - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 77
Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port (Note 3) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 78
, set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to RAID (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 79
in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 83
automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive when both hard 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 utility in the operating system. On Request also allows - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 84
IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 85
that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. B. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 89
recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] 1. Enable Only Recovery - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 90
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 91
Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out 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. Side Speaker Out Step 3: On the Speakers screen - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 92
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 Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 94
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 following steps explain how to enable Stereo - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 95
can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound 1. Make sure you have connected the sound input recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 95 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 96
doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | Manual - Page 97
the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly? The problem is verified and solved. Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 99
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD4 | 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-HD4 | Manual - Page 104
, 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 - 104 -
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GA-Z77-HD4
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77HD4-1001R