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    GA-Z87X-UD7 TH User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-Z87UD7T-2002R
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    Motherboard GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Oct. 25, 2013 Motherboard GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Oct. 25, 2013
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    types of documentations: „„ For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your
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    Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87X-UD7 TH 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
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    111 6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 113 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 115 6-1-5 Creative Software Suite 116 6-2 Troubleshooting 119 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 6-3 Debug LED Codes 122 Regulatory Statements 126 Contact Us...128 - 5 -
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    Box Contents 55 GA-Z87X-UD7 TH motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables WB867D-I (including one antenna, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on
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    ATX4P Intel® GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX8_1 B_BIOS PCIEX1_1 BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED PCIEX16_3 M_BIOS PLX® PEX8605 Intel® Z87 BAT PCIEX1_2 GA-Z87X-UD7 TH PCIEX8_2 SPDIF_IN S_PROC (Note 2) SYS_FAN1 HP_PWR_PCH iTE® Super I/O Marvell® 88SE9230 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN5 F_AUDIO SB SATA3 1 0 3 2 5 4 GSATA3
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    GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 1
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    electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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    actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest
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    . 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire ™ /NVIDIA® SLI ™ technology Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Marvell® 88SE9230 chip: - 4 x SATA 6Gb
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    will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model
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    Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Š Intel® Rapid Start Technology Š Intel® Smart Connect Technology Š Intel® Smart Response Technology Š cFosSpeed Š Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 * If you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's website. Š E-ATX Form Factor
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    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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU
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    B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. •• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective
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    " when pushing 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
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    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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to
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    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and 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
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    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make 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
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    graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFire technology include the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800, HD 4800, power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting
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    1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB
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    Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS Setup. The two Thunderbolt ports support two DisplayPort monitors in total. The two DisplayPort monitors that 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 6, "Configuring
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    may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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). - 23 - Hardware Installation
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    load the optimized defaults in BIOS Setup to return the BIOS settings to factory defaults. OC PCIe switch (PCIE_SW) This switch allows you to manually turn off specific PCI Express slot(s) (except for the PCIEX16_2 and PCI Express x1 slots) without physical removal. U __ 3 1 23 1 23 1 23 PCIE_SW
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    F_USB3F_F _ _ _ 3_ _ 3_ _ 3_ _ 3_ _ 3_ _ 3_ B _U _ S_ _ B _ S B_ B _ B SSSSSS SS F_ _S _S _S _S _S _S _S _S F_ F_ F_ F_ F_ F_ F_ F_ 1 234 1 234 1 234 1 234 1 234 1 234 1 234 1 234 F_USB3F0_USB3F0_USB3F0_USB3F0_USB3F0_USB3F0_USB3F0_USF_B3U0 F_ U F_ U F_ U F_ U F_ U F_ U F_ U S 3 S 3 S 3 S
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    1-9 Internal Connectors 1 1 46 7 2 14 5 3 8 9 12 17 11 13 16 5 15 5 7 14 18 10 5 5 1) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) ATX4P 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6/7 6) CPU OPT 7) HP_PWR_PCH/HP_PWR 8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14)
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    1/2) A TX_12V/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4 12V Power Connectors 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
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    __ 3 B SS 1 _S S 1 23 F_ F_ U F_USB30 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) U 1 234 1 234 1 23 1 The power connector provides auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x161s2l3o4ts. When two or more 1 234 1 23 1 graphics cards are installed, we recomme1n2d3 that you connect the SATA power
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    6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan
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    with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell® 88SE9230 chip supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No. Definition
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    speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status 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): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
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    9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC B SS B_ •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 1 23 1 front panel audio module, refer1to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring
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    about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 1 1 23 1 20 11 Only the USB ports routed to the F_USB30_1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge2 fu1 n2 3ction. S Prior to installing the USB front panel
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    15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3
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    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). - 35 - Hardware Installation
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    Hardware Installation - 36 -
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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 5, ." •• 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
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    2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will 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
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    2-2 The Main Menu A. Dashboard Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance. In Dashboard Mode, you can use
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    Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value
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    2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent 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 components. This page is
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    the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory 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
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    cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (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's website. - 43 - BIOS Setup
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    BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode
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    memory boot. Coldboot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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    memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset
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    `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` Advanced Power Settings && CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN. The levels are (from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the CPU Vtt voltage
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    && CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on
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    `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of
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    full speeds. && Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the
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    Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed
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    Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation 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) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to
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    This section provides information on your 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 format
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    GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. &&
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    is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during
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    Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device
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    Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE
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    2-6 Peripherals && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first
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    to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also
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    && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && OnBoard LAN
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    `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel® Smart
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    2-7 Power Management && Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by
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    && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known
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    2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS
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    , refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA3 0~5 ports are supported by the Intel® Z87 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if
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    B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA
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    Windows 8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. (Figure 2) Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Step 2: Figure 2 After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel
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    with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the
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    Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on
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    Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive
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    C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the Intel® legacy 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
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    with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). 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
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    Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 13). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 12.0.0.
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    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
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    On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating system. On Request also allows the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. - 75 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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    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
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    3-2 Configuring Marvell® 88SE9230 SATA Controller A. 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. The Marvell® 88SE9230 SATA controller controls the onboard
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    HDD 1: ST95005620AS Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Supported Mode : : 1B4B 9230 A0 20291.24369.82.6535 2.3.0.1046 5.0Gbps x2 AHCI Mode RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID10 Capacity Safe Help Marvell RAID on
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    To further configure the RAID array, use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar to select an item in the right block of the screen and press to display options (Figure 4). Set the required items in sequence. Steps: 1. RAID Level: Select a RAID level. 2. Stripe Size: Select the
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    New_VD HDD 0: ST95005620AS HDD 1: ST95005620AS Free Physical Disks Exit Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Supported Mode : Do you want to exit from Ma rvel l BIO S Setup:? Yes No 1B4B 9230 A0 20291.24369.82.6535 2.3.0.1046 5.0Gbps
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    Delete the RAID Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on the main menu (example: VD 0: New_VD) and press to display the Delete option. Press . When prompted, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 8). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
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    3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8/7. A. Installing Windows 8/7 For the Intel® Z87: As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the
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    automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright
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    •• 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 the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another
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    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 - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright(C) 2003-13 Intel Corporation
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    ID : 1 Virtual Disks PD ID : 1 New_VD HDD 0: ST95005620AS Free Physical Disks * HDD 0: WDC WD1001FALS Rebuild Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : SATA PD Unconfigured 931.5GB NCQ 3Gb/s 48bits 3Gb/s WDC WD1001FALS-00E3A0 Do you want to rebuild
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    Step 3: The BGA Rebuild item in the Information block will display the current rebuild progress. After the rebuild is complete, the Status will display as Functional. Please note the rebuild will be stopped if you exit the RAID BIOS screen before the rebuild is complete. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011
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    Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 88 -
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    Chapter 4 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "
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    4-2 Application Software This page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page
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    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 . For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS
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    to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the Flash. 2. Select USB Flash Drive. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : Z87X-UD7 TH BIOS Version : D45 BIOS Date : 09/23/2013 Flash Type/Size :
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    Step 4: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load 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
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    @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without screen. Click Backup current image to save the currently used boot-up logo. Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif. C. After Updating the BIOS
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    restart it by clicking the App Center icon on the Start menu. (Figure 2) Figure 2 (Note) Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - 95 - Unique Features
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    functions in EasyTune 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
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    Switch Disk Mode Switch allows you to switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode and restart your computer after the selection. •• Native UEFI mode is not
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    EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature 2. Intel® Core series processor 3. Intel® SATA controller set to RAID mode 4. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility installed (Note 1) 5. A conventional SATA disk and an
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    1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 4. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array, it cannot be used to set up and Intel® Rapid Start store
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    EZ Smart Connect A. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology utility installed 4. Properly-working network connection 5. Programs added to the White List must be turned on (Note) B. Using EZ Smart
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    driver installed B. Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need. (Note 2) (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports the SATA connectors controlled by the Intel® Chipset. (Note 2) Except for the operating system drive, all data on other hard drive will be deleted
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    automatically detects your mobile device and displays it on the screen. Available functions may vary by device. If your mobile device does not support data sync, select Fast Charge/No Sync to enable a quick charge. •• Fast Charge: Automatically detects mobile device(s) and enables both quick charge
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    5-2-4 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by the operating system. The USB Blocker Interface Using USB Blocker Select the class of USB device that
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    5-2-5 Smart TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options. The Smart TimeLock Interface Using Smart TimeLock Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the password . (Note) Set the time when a user can or cannot
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    recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in 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
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    to 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. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be
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    Link Aggregation) feature, it is required that the connected net- work switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details. Step 1: After installing the motheboard and LAN drivers, restart your computer and
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    Unique Features - 108 -
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    a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the next page. High Definition
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    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
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    6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input 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:
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    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/
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    6-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, restart your computer. Then switch to Windows desktop mode. 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 to the
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    Step 5: To open the Sound Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows button on the keyboard). Right-click on the screen and click the All apps icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to
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    . 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. - 115 - Appendix
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    6-1-5 Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver, you can find the Creative Software Suite in All apps>Creative. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable
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    to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment. • SMART VOLUME Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically and continuously measuring volume, and intelligently applying gain and
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    EAX EFFECTS & EQ: This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals. ADVANCED SETTING: This page allows you to set the output device to speakers or headphones and set up your speaker/headphone configurations. (Note: Speakers and
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    6-2 Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery
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    If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power
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    & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the hard 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
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    initialization. IOH PEI initialization. PCH PEI initialization. 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. IOH SMM initialization. Reserved. PCH
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    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 reset if needed. - 123 - Appendix
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    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 Recovery Code F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5~F7 Error Code 50~55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C~5F D0 D1 Description S3 Resume is stared (
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    Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9~DA DB DC 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
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    please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Finally, we
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    +1-626-854-9326 Correo: [email protected] Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://latam.giga- www.gigabyte.sg •• Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com •• Vietnam WEB address : http corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-
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GA-Z87X-UD7 TH
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-Z87UD7T-2002R