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    GA-Z87M-D3H GA-H87M-D3H User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z87MD3H-1002R
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    Motherboard GA-Z87M-D3H/GA-H87M-D3H Mar. 29, 2013 Motherboard GA-Z87M-D3H GA-H87M-D3H Mar. 29, 2013
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    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 Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV
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    GA-Z87M-D3H/GA-H87M-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z87M-D3H/GA-H87M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 69 - 4 -
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    Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 90 6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder 92 6-2 Troubleshooting 93 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions 93 6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 94 Regulatory Statements 96 Contact Us...
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    Box Contents 55 GA-Z87M-D3H or GA-H87M-D3H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package
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    GA-Z87M-D3H/GA-H87M-D3H Motherboard Layout DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 ATX LGA1150 VGA_DVI HDMI F_USB30 R_USB30 USB30_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN SYS_FAN2 GA-Z87M-D3H/ GA-H87M-D3H BAT 5 4 3 2 1 0 SATA3 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2
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    GA-Z87M-D3H/GA-H87M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI LGA1150 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 PCI Express
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    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 handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not problem related to the use of
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    GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ Realtek® GbE LAN ŠŠ Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology MM Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. Hardware
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    Hardware Monitor ŠŠ System voltage detection ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU/System overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
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    -related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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    before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the
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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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    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 installation is
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    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 "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in
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    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
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    an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing
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    supported are dependent on the monitor being used. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the
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    to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out
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    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. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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    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 the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
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    /SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not
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    the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on GA-Z87M-D3H. NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. Hardware Installation - 24 -
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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): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is
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    supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2
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    11) F_USB1/2/3 (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. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V)
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    ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) F_USB3 (Front Panel) F_PANEL (H61M-D2) F_PANEL(NH) 13) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional
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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). - 29 - Hardware Installation
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    Hardware Installation - 30 -
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    , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @ risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
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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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    menus for quick configuration or you can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on the right of the screen or press to switch to the your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: Z87M-D3H F5a) Switch to Windows Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help
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    the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated
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    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 for advanced users only and we recommend you not
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    : Auto) && CPU Base Clock j Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) MM Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports
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    Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. 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
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    consumption and heat production. 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's website. BIOS Setup - 38 -
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    at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    && DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to
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    `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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    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
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    the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM 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. && 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether
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    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) && Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to determine
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    2-4 System This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date.
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    Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you want
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    to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. ( is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel
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    Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. MM Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. (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. BIOS Setup
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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) && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv4 PXE
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    in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar to Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre- boot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. Then
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    EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices.
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    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 disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) MM Only for GA-Z87M-D3H. NN Only for GA-H87M-D3H. BIOS Setup - 52 -
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    EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN
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    2-7 Power Management && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second:
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    && Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on
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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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    identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 8/7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drivev 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal
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    Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information. 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 motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 58 -
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    Windows 8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. (Figure 2) Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R)
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    RAID Volume to enter the Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name 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
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    the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on the volume to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Figure 7 - 61 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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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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    Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name 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
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    in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 14) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 65 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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    /Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Figure 15 After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press (Figure 16). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 12.0.0.1783 Copyright(C) 2003
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    . All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery D[ SisEkLs E: to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the operating instructions to complete. - 67 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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    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 to the accelerated drive/volume, press and press to confirm. Name DISK PORT 3 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 12
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    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 "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. To install Windows 8, refer to the steps below: Step 1: Copy
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    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 Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level RAID1(Mirror) Strip
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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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    the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Only Recovery Disk 2. Enable Only Master Disk [ SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME ] Name Level Capaci[tyH EL P ] } Volume0 Recovery(OnReq) 111.7GB
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    following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk exe program.) 4-1 Chipset Drivers "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install
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    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 provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the
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    physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model
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    only supports Name : Z87M-D3H BIOS Version : F2h BIOS Date : 03/28/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard
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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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    motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions . 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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    drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on
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    to change power phase and voltage settings. Available 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
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    5-2-2 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications 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
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    EZ Smart Response A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 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
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    you want to upgrade your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) If the motherboard Chipset supports RAID, EZ Rapid Start will force the Intel® SATA controllers into RAID mode. If not, the Intel® SATA controllers will be forced into AHCI
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    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 Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Under File Name, select the apps to be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Doubleclick the app to add it
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    XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users . A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID 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
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    5-2-3 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
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    jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the
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    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 Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is
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    6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. - 89
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    6-1-3 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
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    Step 5: To open the Sounder 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. Appendix - 92 -
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    Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards instructions on the motherboard
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    Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or
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    verified 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. - 95 - Appendix
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    GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help
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    - 97 - Appendix
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    City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 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
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    .com.ro •• Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs •• Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, 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
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GA-Z87M-D3H
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User's Manual
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