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GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP GA-Z77M-D3H GA-H77M-D3H User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-H77MD3H-1002R - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP GA-Z77M-D3H GA-H77M-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User 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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 4
...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 5
53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Program 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 6
Contents 55 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP, GA-Z77M-D3H or GA-H77M-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two …… 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) …… 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) …… 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 7
-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS_USB ATX_12V LGA1155 VGA_DVI ATX HDMI R_USB30 iTE Super I/O USB_LAN AUDIO Atheros GbE LAN CODEC SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1 PCI PCIEX4 GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/ GA-Z77M-D3H/ GA-H77M-D3H BAT PCIe to PCI Bridge - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP/GA-Z77M-D3H/GA-H77M-D3H 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 DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus x16 D-Sub Dual BIOS DVI-D 2 SATA 6Gb/s PCIe CLK (100 MHz) HDMI LAN RJ45 Atheros - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 10
in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77jk/Intel® H77l Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 11
) * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 12
integrated graphics port(s) on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. MM Only for GA-Z77M-D3H - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 13
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 Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User 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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 16
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 motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS to CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 17
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 the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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-Z77M-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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 20
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. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 21
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 Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 22
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 the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 23
to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 24
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/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. Pin - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 25
+ PWR- Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• Speaker (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 26
(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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 27
DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 12) F_USB1/2/3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 28
13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 DEBUG PORT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 14) - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 29
LAD0 GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 30
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Windows-based utility 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 32
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. : BOOT - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User 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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 34
, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 35
overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, clear the CMOS values 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, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 36
graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 3000 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 Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 37
that support multi-processor mode. 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 Intel's website. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 39
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 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 40
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 This sub-menu allows you to set memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 41
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 status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 42
adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 43
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 set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 44
to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine which Option ROM to launch. Options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 45
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 46
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 - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 47
: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) && USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 48
a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. (Default: Auto) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 49
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. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information ) && Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 50
: 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. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 51
Mode Allows you to determine whether to let 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) - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 52
BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Load Optimized 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 53
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 54
Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 55
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 56
Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 57
memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with SP3 or later, Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. •• USB hard drives are not supported. •• RAID drives - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 58
top). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 59
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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 60
in 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 61
Model Name : H77M-D3H BIOS Version : F2x BIOS Date : 01/19/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 62
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 Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 63
. 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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 64
Available functions 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 65
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 66
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. Before installing the operating system, you have to load - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 67
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 68
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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 69
Go to the Peripherals menu and set Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled. 2. Save the settings 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 70
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 the Intel Smart Connect Technology application. Restart your computer when - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 71
to add Microsoft Windows Live, type wlmail. exe. Restart your computer when completed. Step 4: After completing 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 72
Response A. System Requirements 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 73
the SSD allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/ volume to accelerate, and the acceleration 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 74
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mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 76
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 the - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 77
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 11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 78
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 79
11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery 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. - - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 80
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 MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 81
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 users to restore the master drive to a previous - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 82
! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 83
during the OS installation. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: For the Intel Z77/H77, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 84
/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 85
(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 86
•• 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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 87
the master drive. Step 1: Select 4. Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the Intel RAID Configuration Utility. On the RECOVERY VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 89
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. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 90
Advanced Options dialog box. Do not select the Enable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click the Advanced Options icon on the bottom right corner to open the Advanced Options dialog box. Select the When plug in Headphone - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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-Z77M-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-Z77M-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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 94
. 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 HD - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 96
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." Select - Gigabyte GA-Z77M-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-Z77M-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-Z77M-D3H | User Manual - Page 104
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GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP
GA-Z77M-D3H
GA-H77M-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
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