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GA-Z77MX-D3H User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77MXD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77MX-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77MX-D3H Jan. 31, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 4
-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77MX-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 5
56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z77MX-D3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 7
Motherboard Layout VGA DVI KB_USB ATX_12V LGA1155 ATX R_USB30 HDMI R_USB F_USB30 USB_LAN SYS_FAN2 AUDIO CPU_FAN Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-Z77MX-D3H iTE PCIEX1 BAT Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX8 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 TPM F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Intel® Z77 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77MX-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600(Note 1)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus HDMI DVI-D D-Sub 1 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 Intel® Z77 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-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 as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you motherboard or within the computer casing. problem related to the use of - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User 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 Windows 32 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 11
SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4/5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 12
® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * G IGABYTE reserves the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 13
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. •• Locate the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 15
pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 16
before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 17
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 18
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 19
7 or Windows XP operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector -- A power supply with sufficient power is - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 20
up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 21
motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 22
1-8 Internal Connectors 1 4 3 5 9 10 4 13 11 2 12 6 7 14 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/ the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 23
ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 24
(Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 25
device (please use the included SATA 3Gb/s cable). The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RGA.IQDBO1F0M. RefeGr.tQoBCOFhMapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA2 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 26
beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 27
8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) DIP 1 23 1 10 GND 10 NC BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_PORT •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 28
contact the local dealer. 20 10 11 TPM w/housing Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition VBUS SSRX1SSRX1+ GND SSTX1SSTX1+ GND D1D1+ NC DB_PORT 1 BIOS Switc 1 1 Pin No. Definition 11 VolDta2ge+measurement module(X58A-OC) 12 D213 GND 14 SSTX2+ 15 SSTX216 GND 17 SPSCRIeXp2o+wer connector - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User 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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 30
Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 31
that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User 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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 33
Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 34
Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 35
overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 36
`` M.I.T. Current 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 bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 37
to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 39
the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 39 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User 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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 41
Phase Control Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU load. The power-saving levels are (from lowest to highest): eXm PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Voltage Response Allows - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 42
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 provides memory voltage control options. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 43
) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 44
speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. (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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 45
System This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 46
BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 47
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 . (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 48
LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Controller(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. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 49
controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar to support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 50
. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this Memory Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 51
`` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enabled when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disabled) && OnBoard LAN Controller#1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 52
of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 53
consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 54
Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 55
motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver . •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 56
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 - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 58
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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 59
drivers 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 60
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 to enter - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 62
the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 63
Model Name : Z77MX-D3H BIOS Version : D3 BIOS Date : 02/10/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to BIOS setup Flash Disk 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 64
Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 66
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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 67
All button to automatically install all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 68
Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 69
the total 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 70
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 Software, and select Intel Rapid - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 71
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 Smart Connect Technology is for S3 mode only. During the updating process, the monitor will not light up and no sound will - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 72
Connect Technology. On the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Configuration menu, click Enable Updating on the Basic tab. (The Enable Updating button has now changed to Disable Updating.) On this menu, the user can set the update frequency to 5 to 60 minutes. (Default: 15 minutes) The Advanced tab - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 73
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 as a cache of the hard disk. The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB. If you use an SSD - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 74
Enhanced mode (default) In this mode, data is written to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. In the event that the accelerated disk or volume because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, cached data is written to the - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 75
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 you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 76
1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. (AHCI by default) 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 77
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 78
with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 79
Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 80
recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive. •• A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only. A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co-exist in the system at the same time, that is, if you have already created a recovery volume, you are unable to create - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 81
Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 82
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: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 12 [DEL]-Delete Volume Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 83
, 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, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your floppy disk. To install Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 84
. Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in 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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 85
(look for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 86
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 Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. The - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 87
Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 88
The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support Mic In function for each jack through the audio driver. For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the next page - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 89
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The Please select a function dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: Go to the Speaker screen. On the Speaker Setting and Test tab, select 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel speaker according to - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 90
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 92
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 VIA HD Audio Deck does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 93
. 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-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 94
board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 95
the CPU 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 96
enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 97
by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Finally - Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H | User Manual - Page 98
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GA-Z77MX-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77MXD3-1001R