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GA-Z77X-D3H User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-Z77XD3H-1003R - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77X-D3H Feb. 24, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77X-D3H Feb. 24, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 4
7 GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 5
Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 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 obtain. - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 7
VL800 AUDIO BAT F_USB30 PCIEX1_1 MSATA ATX Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 0 1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 B_BIOS M_BIOS GA-Z77X-D3H PCI PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIEX4 F_AUDIO TPM SPDIF_O COMA F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA3 42 53 Intel® Z77 SATA2 Marvell 88SE9172 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Atheros Marvell GbE LAN 88SE9172 PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 9
memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 10
®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-bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 11
5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with a solid state drive. 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 12
may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ŠŠ Support for Auto Green ŠŠ Support for ON/OFF Charge ŠŠ Support for Q-Share ŠŠ Support for 3D Power Š Support for EZ Setup Bundled ŠŠ Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software ŠŠ Intel® Smart Response - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | 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-Z77X-D3H | 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 15
CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 16
the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 17
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 18
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 before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 19
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 connectors -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 20
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. Hardware Installation - 20 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 21
the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 22
17 11 12 16 15 13 10 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) GSATA3 6/7 9) MSATA 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 23
high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 42 31 ATX_12V ATX_12V： Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 24
headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 25
with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition G.QBOFM G.QBOFM 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 26
17 3 TXN 7 16 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND F_AUDIO(H) A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration reqF_uPiAreNsELtw(NoH)hard drives. F_PANEL (H61M-D2) EBUG ORT 9) MSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 27
status by issuing a 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 28
Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 29
local dealer. T F_PANEL(NH) Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 1 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 30
connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Pin No. Definition LCLK GND 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) LFRAME 13 NC No Pin 14 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 31
: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 32
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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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 34
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 35
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 36
configure all peripheral devices, 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 37
configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 38
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 installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 39
sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 40
loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 41
on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 42
is set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 43
Perf (Performance), Balanced, Mid PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. ( - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 44
in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 45
`` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 46
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 status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. BIOS Setup - 46 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 47
Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 48
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 49
prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 50
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) && Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 51
&& 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) (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Intel Z77 chipset. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 52
multi-stream data transfer. Note:For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controller (Intel Z77 Chipset USB2.0 Controller) Enables or disables - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 53
full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support 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. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 54
panel) Enables or disables the VIA VL800 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) `` 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 55
7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 56
upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 57
graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. - 57 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 58
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 a device to boot immediately. Press on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 59
install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | 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-Z77X-D3H | 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 62
3-6 Download 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 63
(10 GB 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 64
your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 65
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 66
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 67
Model Name : Z77X-D3H BIOS Version : F1e BIOS Date : 02/07/2012 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 68
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 69
. 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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 70
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 71
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 72
and configure it for RAID 0. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/XP. Before installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 73
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 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 74
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 75
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 76
computer is waked up. A. System Requirements 1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1 3. Normal network connection B. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system and motherboard drivers, install the Intel Smart Connect - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 77
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 78
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 79
selecting the SSD you want to use, the size of 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 80
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want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. •• 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 XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 82
by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 83
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 84
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) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 85
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 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 86
- Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : ID Drive - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 87
(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 88
or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 89
end to available SATA port on the motherboard. The Marvell 88SE9172 SATA controllers control the onboard eSATA connectors. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 90
2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 91
use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:91A2 1.0.1.0025 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER/SPACE: Select - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 92
-back or write-through cache. 5. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 93
Stripe 64KB CacheMode WriteBack Max Speed Status SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 9 To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to confirm. Now, you can proceed to install the operating system. - 93 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 94
. When prompted, press to confirm (Figure 10). When the message "Do you want to delete the VD's MBR?" appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 95
Windows 7 For the Intel Z77: As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the motherboard driver - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 96
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, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 97
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 return to the previous screen. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 98
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 return to the previous screen. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 99
to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z77: Turn off your computer and replace - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 100
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 101
Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 102
press on NEXT. When prompted, press to confirm. The new hard drive is now set as a Spare drive. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Spare Management Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Size 76.3GB - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 103
sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating RAID volume is being rebuilt. When completed, the status will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 104
Channel Audio The motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• To configure 7.1-channel instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 105
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 the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You can - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 106
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 107
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 108
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 109
. 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. - 109 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 110
If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute. Q: Why do I still get a weak - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 111
cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 112
is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 113
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-Z77X-D3H | Manual - Page 114
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GA-Z77X-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-Z77XD3H-1003R