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GA-Z77X-UP4 TH User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77XU4T-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Jul. 6, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Jul. 6, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 4
Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...49 2-5 BIOS Features 50 2-6 Peripherals... - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 5
59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Program 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-UP4 TH 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN2 KB_USB3 DVI VGA ATX_12V_2X4 HDMI R_USB30 SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN LGA1155 USB30_LAN VIA VL800 MDP2 MDP1 Intel DSL3510L AUDIO Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 mSATA ATX GA-Z77X-UP4 TH PCIEX16 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 CODEC - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77X-UP4 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x4+ 1 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or or LGA1155 CPU DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x16 x16 Switch DMI 2.0 FDI Dual BIOS PCI Express Bus D-Sub HDMI - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | 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 uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 10
ŠŠ Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 11
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 controller driver is installed. Intel DSL3510L chip: - 2 Thunderbolt ports on the back panel 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 12
® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start 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 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 13
CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 15
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 16
motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 17
to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | 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-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 19
XP operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 20
set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. Dual Display Configurations for 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 21
Thunderbolt devices, adjust Reserved IO for Thunderbolt under Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS Setup. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt" for more information.) This motherboard built-in 2 Thunderbolt ports and support jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 22
1 34 4 2 7 14 5 6 17 12 8 10 11 4 16 13 4 9 15 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 5) SATA3 0/1 6) SATA2 2/3/4/5 7) mSATA 8) CLR_CMOS 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12 been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 23
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 24
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 25
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. Pin No. Definition G.QBOFM G.QBOFM - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 26
(GA-IVB) Open: 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 27
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-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 28
output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) 1 1 SPDIFO oltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 2 GND - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 29
digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 30
F_AUDIO(H) B DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 31
19 NC LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PWM Swi DIP 1 23 DIP 17) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 32
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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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 34
appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 35
2-2 The Main Menu A. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For example, pass your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 36
, 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 devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 37
is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 38
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 on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 39
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 40
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) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 41
displayed here is dependent 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 the BIOS automatically - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 42
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 43
Standard. 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 44
Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vtt voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 45
set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel A and Channel B memory 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 46
of previous chassis intrusion status and 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 47
Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 48
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 49
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 50
as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. ( BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 51
from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && IPv6 PXE Boot Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 52
&& 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) BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 53
&& xHCI Streams (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables 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) - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 54
Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 55
using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. `` Intel(R) Thunnderbolt && Wake From Thunderbolt Devices Allows the system to be turned on by wake-up event from Thunderbolt device(s). (Default: Enabled) Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 56
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 the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Keyboard 98 Press power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. BIOS Setup - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 57
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 58
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 59
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-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 63
compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 64
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-Z77X-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 66
4-2 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™ design, which enhances - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 67
Model Name : Z77X-UP4 TH BIOS Version : E28 BIOS Date : 05/03/2012 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 68
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-UP4 TH | 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 70
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 71
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 data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 72
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 73
want to use as the portable key (Note .1) (If the screen doesn't display your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 74
GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. 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. Not supported on the Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 75
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 it will install the Intel Raid Storage Technology driver automatically. The system will restart again after the driver installation. Figure 1 C. - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 76
and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77/H77 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE mode. On an Intel B75 Chipset motherboard, the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to AHCI mode if they are set to IDE - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 77
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 78
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in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 80
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 depend on the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 81
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 82
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 83
Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 84
recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 85
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 86
>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 87
, 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 88
SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 89
not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 90
system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All the screen displays the rebuild progress. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. Appendix - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 91
Volume in Update on Request 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 displays the rebuild progress. Step 4: After the recovery volume is completed, the Status will display as Normal. - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 92
to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone driver. •• 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 93
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 94
digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF In Cable: Connect a S/PDIF in cable to the SPDIF_IN header on the motherboard as shown below. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 95
B. 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 transmitting the S/ - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 96
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 97
All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 98
. 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. Appendix - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 99
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 100
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 The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 101
there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. 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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 102
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-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 103
City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Tech - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH | Manual - Page 104
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 104 -
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GA-Z77X-UP4 TH
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77XU4T-1001R