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GA-Z77X-UP7 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z77XUP7-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP7 Aug. 31, 2012 Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP7 Aug. 31, 2012 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | 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-UP7 | Manual - Page 4
...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z77X-UP7 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 5
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 108 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 108 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 110 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 112 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 114 5-3 Troubleshooting 115 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-Z77X-UP7 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Layout KB_USB3 SYS_FAN3 VGA DVI DP_HDMI_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4_1 USB30_LAN2 USB30_LAN1 VIA VL800 CPU_FAN LGA1155 SYS_FAN2 PW_SW PCIEX16_3 M_BIOS MSATA Intel® Z77 Marvell 88SE9172 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX8_2 SPDIF_IN F_AUDIO BAT GA-Z77X-UP7 iTE Super I/O Marvell - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI x16 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 x16 x16 Switch PEX8747 Switch 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 9
installing or removing the motherboard motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard as a motherboard, CPU or installing the motherboard motherboard, motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard motherboard installation process - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 10
LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express performance, if only one expansion card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_2 slot. ŠŠ 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1~2) - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 11
88SE9172 chips: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6~9) supporting up to 4 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 4 below the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller driver is installed. Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | 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 Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 13
"Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 14
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 15
down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 16
to insert the memory, switch 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 17
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 the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | 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-UP7 | Manual - Page 19
support Windows 7 operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver number of graphics cards.) C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 20
signal cables, and one SATA power cable. Follow the steps below to install the eSATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one free slot and secure the eSATA Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 21
supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. After installing remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 22
box.) Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: This 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 Setup or POST process. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 23
be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 23 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 24
MM__SSAATTAA DDIIPP 11 22 33 Hardware Installation 1 1 DIDPIP 1 12 23 BIOS is active. BIOS Switch: M/B 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS) SB 1: Dual BIOS 3: Single BIOS BIOS LED Indicators: BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 25
Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS 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). Overclocking Buttons - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 26
point and the black lead to the pin 2 (ground). Hardware Installation F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30 F_USB30F_AFU_DUISOB(H3)0F_AFU_DUISOB(3H0)F_AFU_UDSIOB(3H0)F_AUDIO(H)F_AUDIO -aOosdCuur)leem(Xe5n8tAm-OodCu)le(X58A-OC) (GA-IVB) (GA-IVB) (GA-IVB) (GA-IV TPM TPM TPM TPM w/housing w/housing - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 27
to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 27 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 28
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 devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 29
PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 graphics cards are installed points(G1.Sniper 3) 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), four 4-pin ( - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 30
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 set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 31
-state drive. When the mSATA connector is installed with a solid-state drive, the SATA2_5 connector will become unavailable. MSATA ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 ower connector - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 32
off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, 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): Installation - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 33
LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 34
use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 35
(SDWC4D) - 2 NSIN 9 1 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 6 NDSR7 NRTS8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) - 35 - Hardware Installation F_PANEL (H61M-D2 ACPI_CP (GA-IVB) SMB_CP (GA-IVB) CLR_CM CI DIS_ME GP15_CP (GA-IVB) - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 36
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 - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 37
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 that you not flash the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 38
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 39
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 40
program Capture the current screen as 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 41
in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 41 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 42
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. ( Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 43
(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 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 44
voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU EIST Function ( settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 45
memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 46
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 - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 47
Performance ), High Perf (High Performance), Perf (Performance), Balanced, Mid PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Voltage Response Allows you to configure the response time for Vcore changes using preset - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 48
set the voltage limit on the GFX for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 300.0mV. Auto lets the 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 voltage for - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 49
to 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 PWM Switch Rate Allows you to set the CPU PWM frequency. (Default: Auto) && GFX PWM Switch Rate - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 50
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 51
fail. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 52
to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 53
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 date - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 54
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 - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 55
BIOS Setup program. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Default) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 56
install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 57
&& SATA Mode Selection (Intel Z77 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77/H77 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-UP7 | Manual - Page 58
recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. Auto BIOS routes the 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 install a 3rd party add-in network card instead - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 59
from the installed PCI Express graphics installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support installed. (Default: Disable) && OnBoard USB3.0 Controller#1 (VIA VL800 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the VIA VL800 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) - 59 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 60
disables the Atheros GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 61
. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) RAID Mode Enables RAID for the SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 62
mode. && 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. BIOS Setup - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 63
Move the mouse to turn on the system. Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. - 63 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 64
and select Yes to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press to complete. Or you can - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 65
to 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 66
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 - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 67
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. - 67 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 68
Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Program This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on the right of an item - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 69
and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up 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 affect - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 70
amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, click Start, right-click the save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2. When you see the following message - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 71
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 72
your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 73
.03 Model Name : Z77X-UP7 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 07/20/2012 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-UP7 | Manual - Page 74
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 75
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 76
EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 77
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 to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in the notification area and right - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 78
click the Xpress Install 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 79
be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled. Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth dongle, be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on your computer. - 79 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 80
process and allows you to use the application with ease. Installing EZ Setup After inserting the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk, click Express Install to install all motherboard drivers. After completion, go to the New Program menu and click Install on the right of the EZ Setup application to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 81
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 3) If you have installed the operating system before - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 82
BIOS Setup. (Figure 2) Step 3: After the system restarts, it will install the Intel Raid Start Technology Manager driver automatically. The system will restart again after the driver installation and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) On an Intel Z77/H77 Chipset motherboard, the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 83
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 after the driver installation. Figure 1 Figure - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 84
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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 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 86
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 87
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 88
the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 89
Bootable Yes Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 90
Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 91
drives are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]- - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 92
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 MAIN MENU and press - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 93
Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 94
"GSATA3 8" and "GSATA3 9" connectors. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 95
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Adapter 0 Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot menu appears (Figure 5). Press on the Create VD item. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 96
The next screen displays the two hard drives you installed. Press or on the two hard drives respectively to add them into the RAID array. Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 6). Then press on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 97
confirm or to cancel (Figure 8). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 9) Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter ] [ exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 98
MBR or press other keys to ignore. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Note: After the installation - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 99
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 100
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 64-Bit, copy the files in the 64Bit - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 101
you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to For the Intel Z77: Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press < for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 102
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 103
new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z77: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 104
•• 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-UP7 | Manual - Page 105
VOLUMES OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 106
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 107
Step 3: Make sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system, launch the Marvell Storage Utility from Start\All Programs\Marvell Storage Utility\Marvell Tray, right-click on the icon - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 108
2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) A. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 109
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 110
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 111
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 112
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 113
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 114
. 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 - 114 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 115
doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 116
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 motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 117
and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your 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 staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 117 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 118
Reserved. DXE Core is started. NVRAM initialization. Installation of the PCH runtime services. CPU DXE initialization is started. PCI host bridge initialization is started. IOH DXE initialization. transfer to BDS (Boot Device Selection) from DXE. Issue event to connect drivers. Appendix - 118 - - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 119
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 Option ROM initialization. System - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 120
Code B4 B5 B6 B7 B8~BF C0~CF Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. Reserved. Reserved. S3 Resume Code E0 E1 E2 E3 Description S3 Resume is stared (called - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 121
DE~DF E8 E9 EA EB EC~EF F8 F9 FA FB~FF Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 | Manual - Page 122
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-UP7 | Manual - Page 123
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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-UP7 | Manual - Page 128
, 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 - 128 -
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GA-Z77X-UP7
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77XUP7-1001R