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GA-Z77X-UD4H User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77XU4H-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77X-UD4H Nov. 9, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77X-UD4H Nov. 9, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | 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-UD4H | Manual - Page 4
UD4H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UD4H 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 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...14 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 5
Features 67 4-1 BIOS Update Utilities 67 4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 67 4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 70 4-2 EasyTune Intel Z77 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-UD4H 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-UD4H | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z77X-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB3 DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_FAN LGA1155 PW_SW CMOS_SW RST_SW VCORE CPUVTT VSA CPUPLL VDIMM DDRVTT PCHIO SYS_FAN2 DP_HDMI_SPDIF USB3_ESATA ATX USB30_LAN AUDIO VIA BAT VL800 Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 GA-Z77X-UD4H DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77X-UD4H 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 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 or x4 x1 Switch LAN RJ45 Realtek GbE LAN x1 PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | 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 electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not a problem related to the use of the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 10
Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 11
Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the Intel controlled USB port(s) (located below the RJ-45 LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is installed. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 12
1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Smart Recovery2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 13
® Smart Connect Technology ŠŠ Intel® Smart Response Technology ŠŠ LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 14
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 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 15
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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 16
to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Direction 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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 17
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 18
unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 19
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 20
CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 21
Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 22
motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 23
F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) BIOS Switch and BIOS LED InFd_UiScBa30tors F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. ThFe_ULSBE30D indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIFO_ASUD_IOL - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 24
4 19 18 17 5 2 9 14 3 6 7 8 5 16 11 12 5 15 13 5 10 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) ATX4P1 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 6) SATA3 0/1 7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 8) GSATA3 6/7 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 25
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 26
to ensure system stability. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) Pin No. Definition 1 NC 2 NC BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 15 7 VCC 8 VCC /SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 27
to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 28
to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 29
turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 30
) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 31
5 SSTX1- DB_PORT15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 20 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC Voltage meas2u0rementNmoodPuilne(X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-O 1 PWM Switch (X58A-O DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 32
power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 33
/18/19) PW_SW/RST_SW/CMOS_SW (Quick Buttons) This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and , 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). - 33 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 34
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latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 36
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-UD4H | Manual - Page 37
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 38
an image and save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 39
on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 40
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 - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 41
Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 42
. (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 - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 43
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. - 43 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 44
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 45
. Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 46
is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default to set the over-current protection level for the memory voltage. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~ - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 47
`` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 48
the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 49
threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/ . (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU/system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 50
mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 51
settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset. You can enable/disable each SATA port or enable/disable the hot plug - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 52
partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 53
or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 54
OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 55
&& SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 56
This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to 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) && USB2.0 Controller (Intel Z77 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 57
Auto Lets BIOS automatically memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 58
BIOS will enable the GSATA6/7 connector first. (Default) Force to ESATA Enables the eSATA connectors. Force to GSATA Enables the GSATA 6 and GSATA 7 connectors. `` Intel ) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 59
: Enabled) && Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7 operating system only. - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 60
return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 61
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 62
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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-UD4H | Manual - Page 64
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 - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 65
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. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 66
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-UD4H | Manual - Page 67
4 Unique Features 4-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 68
.05 Model Name : Z77X-UD4H BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 10/17/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 69
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 70
. 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-UD4H | Manual - Page 71
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-UD4H | Manual - Page 72
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 shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 73
system from the backup image •• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the main - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 74
proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. •• For Windows Vista, refer to the steps below to use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 75
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 76
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 77
For detailed configurations, please refer to Intel's documentation. •• During the installation process, the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers. The system may restart automatically a few times. (Note) Not supported on the Intel B75 Chipset. - 77 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 78
4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 2) 5. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 79
GB will be returned to the SSD. •• If you want to upgrade your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77/H77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE mode - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 80
will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in the BIOS Setup. (Figure 1) Step 2: Launch EZ Setup again, select EZ Smart Connect, and then click Setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver (Figure 2). Restart your system - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 81
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 on this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1 (Note 3) and SATA2 2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Z77 Chipset.) - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 82
1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 83
BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 84
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 - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 85
Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 86
recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 87
10). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel : On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]- - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 88
IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 89
submenu to RAID Mode (Figure 2). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE Mode or AHCI Mode. 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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 90
Figure 2 Step 2: Make sure the Force to ESATA or GSATA item is set correctly, depending on which connectors are used. (Figure 3). Step 3: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Appendix Figure 3 - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 91
the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" (Figure 4). Press + to enter the RAID setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 92
main screen, press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 6). Press on the Create VD item. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 93
Mode: Select write-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 PoCrtreate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 94
ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 10 To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to confirm. in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 95
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 disk using - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 96
, 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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 97
Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Press . For the Intel Z77: Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 98
and press . When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to continue the driver installation. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 99
equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z77: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 100
•• 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-Z77X-UD4H | 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 - 11.6.0.1702 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 102
the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 103
you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system completed, the status will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 104
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 105
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 106
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks 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-UD4H | Manual - Page 107
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | 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 HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | 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-UD4H | Manual - Page 110
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 audio - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 111
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 112
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-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 113
Memory initialization. Memory installed. CPU PEI initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services to BDS (Boot Device Selection) from DXE. Issue event to connect drivers. - 113 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 114
. Activated all currently connected SCSI devices. Verify password if needed. BIOS Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services. Runtime AP installation begins. Runtime AP installation ends. Legacy - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 115
firmware image is loaded. Reserved for future AMI progress codes. Description Memory initialization error occurs. Invalid CPU type or speed. CPU mismatch. CPU CPU cache error. CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed. Internal CPU error. Reset PPI is failed. Reserved. CPU initialization - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 116
Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invaild password. Can't load Boot Option. Flash update is failed. Reset protocol is failed. Reserved. S3 resume is failed. S3 Resume PPI is not found. S3 Resume Boot Script is invaild. S3 OS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 117
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 118
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) FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Correo: [email protected] Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://latam.giga-byte.com •• Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg •• Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com •• Vietnam WEB address : http - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H | Manual - Page 120
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 120 -
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GA-Z77X-UD4H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77XU4H-1001R