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2. SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 Pin No Definition 1 GND 1 2 H12V 3 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 Sense 4 Speed Control e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheat ing Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 5 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost tonnoannaan You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer Ee Ee e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replac
3. CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot memory into the memory socket Yes The problem is verified and solved Insert the graphics card Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the power to start the computer Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached Continued 97 Appendix When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running No The power supply CPU or CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor expansion slot or monitor might fail Yes Turn off the computer Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer The problem is verified and solved The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail Check if the keyboard is working properly The problem is verified and solved Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized De faults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup The hard drive connector Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive s Check if the eee or cable might fail system can boot successfully The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other de
4. 3D Mode Previous Values CSM Support Always Optimized Defaults Boot Mode Selection Q Flash LAN PXE Boot Option ROM System Information Storage Boot Option Control Save amp Exit Display Boot Option Control egacy Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ae ESC Right Click Exit Function Keys lt lt Copyright C 2011 American peraire Configuration Items Current Settings 33 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys lt gt lt gt gt Move the selection bar to select a setup menu lt T gt lt L gt Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu lt Enter gt Execute command or enter a menu lt gt lt Page Up gt _ Increase the numeric value or make changes lt gt lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt Switch to 3D BIOS screen lt F5 gt Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus lt F gt Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus lt F8 gt Access the Q Flash utility lt FQ gt Display system information lt F10 gt Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F12 gt Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus m M T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or
5. MIC a L 2 GND 2 GND mi 10 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 7 4 ACZ DET 4 NC 5 LINE2R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC e The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 EB front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate AC 97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio e Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 10 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to 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 the graphics card and
6. Note This feature works best with programs designed to work automatically with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Live Mail and Seesmic Unique Features 76 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 41 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard gt 2 2 23 gt 4 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest Number of hard Number of hard drives Size of the drive drives 1 Size of drives 2 Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below A Install SATA hard drive s in your computer B Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS te 1 D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system t 2 Before you begin Please prepare e Atleast two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive e Windows 7 XP setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB floppy disk drive needed during Windows XP installation e Anempty formatted floppy disk needed during Windows XP installation 5 1 1 Configuring SATA Controllers A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end
7. check the back of the motherboard If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows the installation is complete Male i Push Pin Direction of the Arrow Sign ila The To on the Male of Se Push Pin Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2 Before installing the cooler note the direction of the arrow sign amp on the male push pin Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler on the contrary is to install 1 Step 4 You should hear a click 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 gt m P i 610 8280 Step 6 Finally attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU_FAN on the motherboard cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU EB Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between the CPU Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
8. 1600 1333 1066 MHz 100 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 2 0 FDI 1 PCI Express x4 __ 2SATA6GbIs les 4 SATA 3Gbis x4 PCI Express Bus Intel 277 __ 4 USB 3 0 2 0 L PCle CLK Atheros PCle to PCI 8 USB 2 0 1 1 100 MHz GbE LAN Bridge tL 2 PCI Express x1 LRA LPC LAN TE Bus Super I O i PS 2 KB Mouse CODEC 5 S u TE D D MIC Center Subwoofer 2 PCI Line Out Front Speaker Out Line In Rear Speaker Out EB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications 72 Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s 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 S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid to
9. Appendix Refer to the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process Step 1 Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the message Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter Press lt S gt Step 2 Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver and press lt Enter gt Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will appear Select Intel R Desktop Workstation Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press lt Enter gt For AHCI mode use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel R Desktop Workstation Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press lt Enter gt 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 SCSI Adapter you want from the following list or press ESC to return to the previous screen Intel R ICH7R DH SATA RAID Controller Intel R ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel R Desktop Workstation Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel R Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 2 Step 3 On the next screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation After the driver installation you can proceed with the Windows XP installat
10. Enables UEFI option ROM only gt gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN storage device and graphics controllers Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only gt UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only Default Network stack 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 Disable Link lpv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled 49 BIOS Setup Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a use
11. Intel SATA controllers Step 2 Install the RAID driver and operating system The X H D utility supports Windows 7 XP Before installing the operating system you have to load the SATA controller driver first Without the driver the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process For more details refer to Chapter 5 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System Step 3 Install the motherboard drivers and the X H D utiltiy After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk You can 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 9 Instructions ote 2 GIGABYTE Before launching X H D make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID ready system drive To add a new hard drive into a RAID 0 array that s been created earlier make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the array EX REME Hara E Cancel MWETUEL 1 To automatically set up a RAID 0 array Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array 2 Manual _ To manually set up a RAID array ete3 Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology with which you can build a RAID 0 RAID 1 or other supported RAID array d
12. Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology Smart Recovery 2 allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista Windows 7 operating system Smart Recovery 2 supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives DMI Viewer 3 3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk ESMI 7 Series Utility DVD 1 08 B12 09141 OO co ee nn GIGABYTE Drivers Installation 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 is 7 n _ n n GIGABYTE No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan Taipei Hsien Taiwan Fax 886 2 8912 4005 http www gigabyte com 3 5 System This page provides the basic system information GIGABYTE System Information You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd Z77 HD4 Intel R Core TM i7 3770 CPU 3 40GHz Total physical memory 906 MB Windows 7 Ultimate Intel 7 Series Utility DVD 1 08 B12 0914 1 61 Drivers Installation 3 6 Download Center To update the BIOS drivers or applications click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website The latest version of the BIOS drivers or applications will b
13. Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel Core i7 processors Intel Core i5 processors Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list L3 cache varies with CPU QP Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset R Memory 4 x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Due toa Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600 1333 1066 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 supported memory speeds and memory modules O Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor 1x D Sub port 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 1x HDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 1x DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Audio Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN Realtek GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Xy Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Expre
14. aoten ae O O O O Device advanced settings Volume Beam Formin Directional Recording Microphone Calibration TECHNOLOGY E Appendix 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 lf the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer Step 1 Locate the Ed icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices 11 14 AM 1 17 2012 Step 2 l Playback Recording Sounds Communications On the Recording tab right click on an empty space and eai select Show Disabled Devices 2 Bay igre a Rea High Definition Audio Co cme n y Step 3 a Playback Recording Sounds Communications When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this Selecta recoraing dee belowto modiy ts setings item and select Enable Then set it as the default device A Retr High Den
15. before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable 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 Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following Channel A DDR3_2 DDR3_4 Channel B DDR3_1 DDR3_3 b gt Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 DS SS DS SS Two Modules DS SS DS SS Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory ie ee ee ee ey ee oe n Ta T 0 Vem fo 3 m i DDR3_3 le DDR3 2 DDR3 4 DDR3 1 IE Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory mod
16. check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds m System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the primary display adapter m Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc m Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions E Save amp Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version EQ When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your BIOS Setup 34 fej e7 aie BITT 1 LOX 3DBIOS English Q Flash _ Show all information about M I T status gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version Fib BCLK 100 12MHz Select Screen t1 Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3301 57MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency
17. for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V ic 7 12V eesy O I 8 12V ATX 12 ele 24 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 1 ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX Hardware Installation 22 3 4 CPU_LFAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 Fan Headers All fan headers on this motherboard are 4 pin Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis CPU_FAN F x Pin No Definition 1 _ 1 GND I 2 12V Speed Control l Ht CPU_FAN 3 Sense lt T A 4 Speed Control NAN ao SYS_FAN1 Pin No Definition eas 1 GND g SYS_FAN1 2 12V Speed Control ee Qs 3 Sense 4 VCC
18. information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website BIOS Setup 48 Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt gt UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM Default gt gt Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM gt gt UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always LAN PXE Boot Option ROM 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 controller gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt gt Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Display Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the graphics controller gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt gt Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI Only
19. mode On an Intel B75 Chipset motherboard the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to AHCI mode if they are set to IDE mode 75 Unique Features 4 7 3 Installing EZ Smart Connect A System Requirements 1 Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2 Windows 7 with SP1 3 Normal network connection 4 Programs added to the White List must be enabled B Installation Step 1 Select EZ Smart Connect and click Setup Then restart your system The system will restart and automatically enable Intel Smart Connect Technology in the BIOS Setup Figure 1 Step 2 Launch EZ Setup again select EZ Smart Connect and then click Setup Follow the on screen instructions to install the Intel Smart Connect Technology driver Figure 2 Restart your system after the driver installation EZ Setup N Welcome to the Intel R Smart Connect Technology 2 0 x86 Setup Wizard for version 2 0 1051 0 The Setup Wizard will install Intel R Smart Connect Technology 2 0 x86 on your Cli computer Click Next to N GIGABYTE Figure 1 Figure 2 C Configuring EZ Smart Connect Select Config Figure 3 and add new programs to the White Program list Note Figure 4 Then click OK and restart the system EZ Setup Contig GIGABYTE Figure 4 Figure 3 D Disabling EZ Smart Connect To disable EZ Smart Connect select Disable EZ Smart EZ Setup Connect and click Setup N A Config GIGABYTE
20. restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers e After Xpress Install installs all of the drivers a dialog box will appear asking whether 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 e For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 59 Drivers Installation 3 2 Application 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 GIGABYTE Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it EasyTune 6 Size 45 72MB An easy to use Windows based system enhancement utility allowing quick access to a ariety of performance features BIOS BIOS provides utility for updating BIOS through internet Smart Recovery 2 Size 26 03MB Based on the
21. speed This item is configurable only when 1st 2nd 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C BIOS Setup 44 gt Miscellaneous Settings GIGABYTE JD Bn gt ay 5 AS System BIOS Features Back M I T Miscellaneous Settings PEG Gen PEG GenX DualBIOS Fe Peripherals futo Disabled Power Management R 3D BIOS English oc save amp Exit Q Flash Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to 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 gt Legacy BenchMark Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance Default Disabled 45 BIOS Setup 2 4 System GIGABYTE DualBIOS GP oP E gt Lo gt E 4 ve AS ie _ MT 1 BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit R 3D BIS English Q Flash Model Name 2 HD4 BIOS Version Fib BIOS Date 10 18 2012 BIOS ID BA31AGOY System Language English Access Level Administrator 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 gt Selec
22. the restoration if needed K Restores Cance GIGABYTE Recovering your system using the original Windows installation disk In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery Steps 1 Restart your computer to boot from the original Windows installation disk 2 When the Windows installation screen appears select your language and click Next 3 Select Repair your computer 4 Select Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier and then click Next 5 Select the backup you want to use and then follow the on screen instructions to complete R For further instructions refer to the Help file of Smart Recovery 2 Unique Features 70 4 5 eXtreme Hard Drive X H D SAND With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive X H D 2 d users can quickly configure a RAID ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added For a RAID 0 array that already exists users also can use X H D to easily add a hard drive into the array to expand its capacity All with a simple click of a button X H D helps to enhance your hard drive read write performance without the need for complex and time consuming configurations The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID ready system and configure it for RAID 0 A Setting Up a RAID Ready System Step 1 Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for the
23. the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto CPU Core Enabled te 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 s website 37 BIOS Setup Hyper Threading Technology t 1 Allows you to determine whether to enable multi threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Mote 1 Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto C3 C6 State Support et 1 Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 C6 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C3 C6 state i
24. turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 21 Hardware Installation 1 2 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX 2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system Qe meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high ATX_12V_2X4 Pin No Definition Gas 8 o 4 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V E i D 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V LJ 2 3 GND JBDA 4 GND ATX 12V 2X4 5 12V Only
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26. 00 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used After installing the DisplayPort device make sure to set the default sound playback device to FB DisplayPort Refer to the configuration steps for HDMI on the last page HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an all digital audio video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio video signals The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used 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 Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 19 Hardware Installation After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI EB The item name may differ depending on your operating system The screenshot below is from Windows 7 E Sound s In Windows 7 select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Playback Resendoa Sounda Comentatens Sound gt Sound gt
27. 11 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB epee LXIL Figure 3 79 Appendix 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 lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to proceed Am CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP RAIDO Stripes data performance rt 1 Change Figure 4 Step 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array If only two hard drives are installed they will be automatically assigned to the array Set the stripe block size Figure 5 if necessary The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt gt T ap ol v Ontion CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Sistina 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP The following are typical values RAIDO 128KB RAIDIO 64KB RAIDS 64KB revious Menu Figure 5 Appendix 80 Step 5 Enter the array capacity an
28. 1334 94MHz PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 1024MB F1 3D Mode Previous Values CPU Temperature 27 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 200U System Information Dram Voltage 1 524U F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 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 to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values lei ey aie DualBIlOS f Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent R3IDBIOS English QFlash _ Shou all information about M I T status gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status gt Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version Fib BCLK 100 12MHz Select Screen 14 Click Select Item CPU Frequency 3301 57MHz Enter Dbl Click Select Memory Frequency 1334 94MHz PU PD Change Opt Total Memory Size 1024MB F1 3D Mode Previous Values CPU Temperature 27 0 C Optimized Defaults Q Flash Ucore 1 200U Sys
29. 2 We j a A gt E System BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Features R 3DBICS English Q Flash CPU Clock Ratio 34 34 futo futo futo futo futo futo Auto Auto futo Auto futo futo futo futo CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at a higher value Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Intel R Turbo Boost Technology t Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Turbo Ratio 1 Core Active 4 Core Active t Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Turbo Power Limit Watts Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications Default Auto Core Current Limit Amps Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode When
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31. BIOS Utility A Before You Begin 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update 2 During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS 4 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing Using BIOS BIOS UJ Flash Memory Type Flash Memory Size 8105 Sign on Message BIOS Vendor GIGABYTE A Load cmos detautt atter BIOS update E Ciear omi data Poo 1 Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard 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 CQ onal download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instructions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below 2 Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS fr
32. CPU fan or a 4 pin CPU fan However for a 4 pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 1st 2nd 3rd System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan
33. CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc 1 3 1 Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key q Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket sE EER PARE FARA J LGA1155 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU 13 Hardware Installation 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 Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well i l f f eee www wwe eer RRR ee EE L Step 3 Hold the CPU with yo
34. Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled BIOS Setup 52 v Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt gt IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display gt gt PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display gt gt PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function Default Auto Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size Options are 32M 1024M Default 64M DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics Options are 128M 256M MAX Default MAX Intel R Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed Default Disabled Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to ena
35. Create Volume HELP Select a sync option On Request volume is updated manually Continuous volume is updated automatically TV Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 11 Step 5 Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the on screen instructions to complete 83 Appendix Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press lt Delete gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 12 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to abort I ea In d i IQ DELETE VOLUME MENU AEG Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 223 6GB Normal Yes ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Re lu Is TC Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes TL Select ESC Exit DEL Delete Volume Figure 12 Acceleration Options This option allows you to view the status of your accelerated drive volume Figure 13 created using the Intel IRST utility In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization Maximized mod
36. Devices Step 2 Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound video and game controllers If yes please disable this device If not skip this step Step 3 Then go back to My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System devices and right click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall Step 4 In Device Manager right click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE s website to install For more details go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website and search for onboard HD audio driver Appendix 96 5 3 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem 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 other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved 3 Secure the CPU cooler Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the pow onthe CPU Connect the er connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly
37. GA Z77 HD4 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME Z77HD4 1001R Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer G B T Technology Trading GMbH Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA Z77 HD4 conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives gt lt 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Dx Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN55022 2006 A1 2007 X Immunity EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 DX Power line harmonics EN61000 3 2 2006 Dx Power line flicker EN61000 3 3 2008 IX 2006 95 EC LVD Directive XX Safety EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 x 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive XX Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex II in concentrations and applications banned by the directive gt CE marking EC conformity marking Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Oct 31 2012 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA Z77 HD4 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary
38. Information This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature ric Lu Date Oct 31 2012 Copyright 2012 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu mentations m For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product m 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 X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherbo
39. OS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select 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 lt Enter gt to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load and then press lt Enter gt to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly last known good record 5 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 58 e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB e After installing the operating system insert the mother
40. PU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1st System Fan Speed 2nd System Fan Speed 3rd System Fan Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU Fan Fail Warning ist System Fan Fail Warning 2nd System Fan Fail Warning 3rd System Fan Fail Warning CPU Fan Control mode CPU Fan Speed Control Slope PUM Slope PUM lt gt Reset Case Open Status eile i a aie TPA YES 1 044 U 1 524 U 3 344 U 12 096 U 33 0 C 31 0 C 1928 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends elle7 i aie RS AS 1 524 V 3 344 U 12 096 U 32 0 C 31 0 C 1928 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc DualBlOS DualBIOS Inc 3DBIOS English Q Flash _ Enable to Clear Case Open Status Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 3DBIOS English QFlash _ Set FAN control mode Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion st
41. Playback set Intel R Display Audio to the Select a playback device below to modify its settings default playback device Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Realtek Digital Output ES Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output Optical Realtek Hi definition Audio Ready gh Definiti Configure Set Default Y Properties 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 flash drive and etc RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection ii Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description m ma Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Off 10 Mbps data rate LAN Port Line In Jack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio co
42. Vosse Oa ar Sae TMSU i More help Yes Dete roae ee Step 3 Click Yes to begin the data recovery Go to the Manage menu of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volume E boeit Rapis Storage Technoiogy bows The Status item on the left of the screen displays Step 4 the rebuild progress After the recovery volume is completed the Status will display as Normal 89 Appendix 5 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5 2 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio The picture to the right shows the J 00000 default audio jack assignments The integrated HD High Definition audio provides jack retasking D ue 38 capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack i ie through the audio driver Mic n F yl ie OO jack for microphone functionality e 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 page 92 ER To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs and features mult
43. WR 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 levels gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt gt Standard Fast Selects Standard or Fast which represents different levels of the response time for Vcore changes Vcore Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load Line Calibration level for the Vcore The levels are from highest to lowest Extreme Turbo High Medium Low and Standard Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto GFX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage The levels are from highest to lowest High Medium Low and Standard Selecting a higher level keeps the GFX voltage more consistent with what is set in BIOS under heavy load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel s specifications Default Auto Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the Vcore for over voltage protection The adjustable range is from 150 0mV to 300 0mV Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 41 BIOS Setup Vcore Current Prot
44. Zorana ene asainn apaadi 69 4 5 eXtreme Hard Drive X H D ee ceescesecsesscecsecsssseessessesseessesessseesseeesess 71 Be ALIN SC GIA ae E E cami avadstauanacanaestsaeneahebpet 72 t Ta SS FN ia sesacas serena seecieslscte nace atacetagtusanevocecacsate Miccenssencedetuaseagdeooseseseseeevende tare 73 4 7 1 Installing EZ Smart RESPONSE cccsceccsesssssssecescsssssessseseecsessssseeeeesassrasesates 74 d 2 Installing EZ Rapid Stai iouens aae ASe Ak 75 d 3 Installing EZ Smart GONMCCH ccsisscs ecasusssuedvsrerssnacssimnannerdsuasseuesnsberssnelisesansnnteswesnste 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ccccccssssssscsesssscssssssssscssssseesessseessecesessseessesaseessesaseesaeeaseeeass 77 5 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive S c ccccssecsessessssssscsessssssecssesseesessessesees iy 5 1 1 Configuring SATA Controller s ccccccssssssssssssscssssessssssssscsessessssesesesaeasesessesessees 77 5 1 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5 2 Configuring Audio Input and OUtpUt cc ecesesecsesetecsseeeesseteesesseerseeey 90 5 2 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel AUGIO cccccsesscsesesesesssssessessssessiseesseeeeeeess 90 5 2 2 COMMQUTING S F DIP OU ssensssscircearesstheecancthicranenzsbbopeeertninrouerbudpraxtuatecnroiasiieeentnete 92 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone ReCOrding sccecessessssseseeesesessssseeeesssscssseeeeeesesseeses 93 5 2 4 Using the Sound Recorder c ccsccssscsssesssssssssss
45. a 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 the recovery drive if needed the data on the recovery drive can be restored back to the master drive Before you begin e The recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive e A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co exist in the system at the same time that is if you have already created a recovery volume you are unable to create a RAID array e By default only the master drive can be viewed in the operating system the recovery drive is hidden Step 1 Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and pres s lt Enter gt Figure 8 a In pid e Tec MAIN MENU l reate RAID Volumi Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RONIDA DIGS None defined Physical Disks IE Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB ANES ae NQ _Byit TENTER1_Sel T4 Select ESC Exit ENIERI sel Figure 8 Step 2 After entering the volume name select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press lt Enter gt Figure 9 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Lev
46. according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Message Power Power Sleep LED Switch e MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED S0 On is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 SS S4 S5 Off S4 sleep state or powered off S5 e PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information e SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the 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 e HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if t
47. all the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system O LO a Se Pe a Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock e Removing the Card Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot Hardware Installation 18 USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard D Sub Port The D Sub port supports a 15 pin D Sub connector Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port Note The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio supporting bi directional audio transmission DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort supported monitor The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 2560x16
48. an speed alarm You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur 67 Unique Features 4 3 Q Share Q Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q Share you are able to share your data with computers on the same network making full use of Internet resources GIGABYTE Q Share Ver 1 2 Directions for using Q Share After installing Q Share from the motherboard driver disk go to Start gt All Programs gt GIGABYTE gt Q Share exe to launch the Q Share tool Find the Q Share icon S in the notification area and right click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings Connect Enable Incoming Folder Open Incoming Folder C O ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder C Q ShareFolder Disable Incoming Folder Incoming folder gt en Incoming Folder C Q ShareFolder Q Update Q Share Figure 1 Data S
49. ard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BO ONAN e E E N E T 6 Optional NEMS arriscando ARNE iA 6 GAZI HD4 Motherboard Layout sccscnossesiesansctinoentncanetimnsasshonsctnsabhieansnsaietutisnelanstanuetonan T GA Z77 HD4 Motherboard Block Diagram cccceccsscssecssssesssseecssnecsseeeseeesseeeaeen 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ccccccssssscsscsssssssesssscsseesssssseessessseessseesesaseeseesas 9 121 ANStAN ALON PREC CAULONS sssusa 9 1 2 Product Specifications s ssecorissnitiiadiseipiai aari 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Coolet cccsssssssessessssssessesssersesseessesaeen 13 t391 Istaling ihe CFU inan N 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU COMED siccscscscasiciecuvssicecie sasleasxcpeatioeiiasestveetanesnasieiaectstcldouonnsadeeree 15 1 4 Installing the Memory sceecceecescaycesescesscsceeassateuscivsivensatebencenewensscieaaveasiexdesbenaees 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration cccccssesssssssccsssesssssssssessssessisaseeeeeess 16 t42 instaling a MEMORY vcsicinsincsntarcceresiiiestinaanierasiasssleredancanarasnaastatesdtuapstiavaiuedsiqran E 17 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card ccccsecccsecssscsesscssssssssscsssssssseesesasseeesseeeeens 18 1 6 Back Panel Connectors s snssesnssssssresssnnsnsrsrnsnsnnnsrsnnnrsnsnnnnnnnnnrsnnnrnrnneneo 19 1 7 Internal CONMOC IONS axaciatcacicessicnsnes
50. ation F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 3DBIOS English QFlash _ Enables I 0 port 60h 64h emulation support This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support Init Display First for non USB aware OSes Internal Graphics Internal Graphics Memory Size DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand of f EHCI Hand of f _ o USB Storage Devices USB 2 0 USB Flash Drive 0 00 gt Trusted Computing F Optimized Defaults OnBoard LAN Control ler 1 F8 Q Flash gt Super IO Configuration F9 System Information gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology F10 Save amp Exit y F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Select Screen 14 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode F5 Previous Values Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Controller s Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled SATA Mode Selection Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z77 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode Default gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an in
51. atus Default gt gt Enabled lt Case Open Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show No at next boot Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system ZA BIOS Setup CPU Vcore Dram Voltage 3 3V 12V Displays the current system voltages CPU System Temperature Displays current CPU system temperature CPU System Fan Speed Displays current CPU system fan speeds CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F CPU System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled CPU Fan Control mode gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode Default gt gt Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3 pin CPU fan gt gt PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4 pin CPU fan Note The Voltage mode can be set for a 3 pin
52. ble EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled Port 60 64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I O ports 64h and 60h This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards mice in MS DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices 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 Trusted Computing TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module TPM Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed Default Disable OnBoard LAN Controller 1 Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled 53 BIOS Setup gt Super lO Configuration This section provides information on the super I O chip and allows you to configure the serial port gt Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled v Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology Default Disabled BIOS Setup 54 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBIOS ie LN 4 2GA ae 9 T asia S N E A y AS gt MAIT Susten BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit R 3D BIS English Q Flash Resume by Alarm Disabled 0 0 0 0 D
53. board driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 1 Installing Chipset Drivers D Now Loading Please wait After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the rec ommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically md Google Chrome a faster way to browse the we Version 18 0 1025 142 d Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer Version 7 0 1710 2246 ing more convenient Search from any website Translate web pages instantly Share your favorite sites with friend By installing this application you agree to the Google Toolbar Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy z when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system
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55. ck up the hard disk before enabling the Smart Response Technology B Installation Step 1 Select EZ Smart Response and click Setup Figure 1 Step 2 A warning message indicating that the system will be forced to RAID mode will appear Noe 4 Select Yes and the system will restart Figure 2 Step 3 After the system restarts it will install the Intel Raid Storage Technology driver automatically The system will restart again after the driver installation Warni EZ Setup Your system will be set to RAID mode and it will restart when setup is done Continue ee Figure 2 GIGABYTE Figure 1 C Disabling EZ Smart Response To disable EZ Smart Response select Disable EZ Smart EZ Setup Response and click Setup GIGABYTE Note 1 Not supported on the Intel B75 Chipset Note 2 The SSD works as a cache of the hard disk The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB the space beyond 64 GB can still be used for storing your data Note 3 The operating system must be installed to the SATA disk Note 4 Regardless of the BIOS settings be it IDE or AHCI mode the system will be forced to RAID mode Unique Features 74 4 7 2 Installing EZ Rapid Start A System Requirements 1 Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2 Windows 7 with SP1 3 An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 4 AHCI RAID mode supported please note if t
56. d Bluetooth GIGABYTE i functions on your phone Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key After you select a cell phone the Add device as shown on the left will appear Enter a passkey 8 16 digits recommended which will be used for pairing with the cell phone Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone Configuring other Bluetooth settings 5 On the Other Settings tab you can set how much time it takes to scan your Bluetooth ANA ES cell phone key how many times to rescan the key to make sure it is in range of your an computer and when to turn off the hard drive if the system energy saving state lasts Misean scan fails over the predetermined period of time After completing the settings click Set for the a settings to take effect and then click Exit to quit GIGABYTE e Device Scan Time sec Set the length of time Auto Green scans your Bluetooth cell phone key ranging from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increment Auto Green searches for the key based on the length of time you set Rescan Times Set how many times Auto Green will rescan your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it ranging from 2 to 5 times Auto Green will keep rescanning according to the times you set When the times limit is reached and your Bluetooth cell phone key is still not detected the system will enter the selected energy saving mode e Turn off HD Set when to turn off the hard drive If the system inactivit
57. d press lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 6 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128 MB Capacity 111 7 GB WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 6 When completed you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK VOLUME INFORMATION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 7 O MAIN MENU reate RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes JID AEG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 128KB 223 6GB Yes Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026A5 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB TV Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure 7 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt or select 6 Exit in MAIN MENU Now you can proceed to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system 81 Appendix Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore dat
58. driver the hard drive s may not be recognized during the Windows setup process First copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk Refer to the methods below Method A For the Intel Z77 copy all files in the BootDrv iRST 32Bit folder to your floppy disk To install Windows 64 Bit copy the files in the 64Bit folder Method B Steps 1 Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk 2 From your optical drive folder double click the Menu exe file in the BootDrv folder A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 1 3 Insert the blank formatted disk if you re using a USB floppy disk drive make sure it is designated as drive A Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press lt Enter gt For example from the menu in Figure 1 e For the Intel Z77 select 8 Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows XP 32 bit operating system Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk Press any key to exit when finished 1 gt Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit 2 gt Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit 3 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system 4 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system 5 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 32bit system 6 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 64bit Marvell RAID driver 8 gt Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit Intel Rapid Storage driver for 64bit gt exit Figure 1 85
59. e displayed GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically fd Google Chrome a faster way to browse the web Version 18 0 1025 142 Size 26 14MB By installing this application you agree to the Google Chrome Terms of use and Privacy Policy d Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer ersion 7 0 1710 2246 Size 7 19MB Google Toolbar makes web browsing more convenient Search from any website Translate web pages instantly Share your favorite sites with friend By installing this application you agree to the Google Toolbar Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy rd Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 Size 289 44MB Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 rd Norton Internet Security NIS Version 2013 Si7e 149 32MR XK 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 to install it GIGABYTE Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it GIGABYTE 3D Power Utility Drivers Installation 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and BIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS with
60. e only using this option in the RAID ROM utility Steps Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt To remove the acceleration select the accelerated drive volume press lt R gt and press lt Y gt to confirm To synchronize data from the cache device to the accelerated drive volume press lt S gt and press lt Y gt to confirm Intel R Rapid Technol ACCELERATION OPTIONS Capacity Mode HELP Press s to synchronize data from the cache device to the Accelerated Disk Volume Press r to remove the Disk Volume Acceleration IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION Figure 13 Appendix 84 5 1 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install Windows 7 XP A Installing Windows 7 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 Xpress Install to ensure system performance and compatibility B Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation Without the
61. e the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations 23 Hardware Installation 6 SATA3 0 1 SATA 6Gb s Connectors Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The SATA3 0 1 connectors sup port RAID 0 and RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the SATA2 2 3 4 5 connector Note Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array I SATA3 J D e m a Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP NN OD oO BB wy PD gt GND 7 SATA2 2 3 4 5 SATA 3Gb s Connectors Contr
62. ection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the Vcore gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Standard Extreme Selects Standard Low Medium High Turbo or Extreme which represents different level of over current protection for the Vcore GFX Current Protection Allows you to set the over current protection level for the GFX voltage gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt Standard Extreme Selects Standard Medium High Turbo or Extreme which represents different level of over current protection for the GFX voltage Vcore PWM Thermal Protection Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Vcore area Options are 130 0 C and 135 0 C Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto gt CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options gt DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options BIOS Setup 42 gt PC Health Status Back SLB T Case Open CPU Vcore Dram Voltage 3 3U 12U CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1st System Fan Speed 2nd System Fan Speed 3rd System Fan Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU Fan Fail Warning 1st System Fan Fail Warning 2nd System Fan Fail Warning 3rd System Fan Fail Warning CPU Fan Control mode CPU Fan Speed Control Back SLB en vi sic Dram Voltage 3 3U 12U C
63. el Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 0 0 GB Sync Continuous Create Volume HELP Recovery Copies data between a master and a recovery disk i Figure 9 Appendix 82 Step 3 Press lt Enter gt under the Select Disks item In the SELECT DISKS box press lt Tab gt on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press lt Space gt on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive Then press lt Enter gt to confirm Figure 10 Inte age Tech Option ROM CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery SELECT DISKS M0 5 j 3J 111 7GB Non RAID Disk R1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB Non RAID Disk 7 Change TAB Next ESC Pr Figure 10 Step 4 Under Sync select Continuous or On Request Figure 11 When set to Continuous changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the system 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 users to restore the master drive to a previous state CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 0 0 GB Sync Continuous
64. emory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information r Sme The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages e Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect e Easy mode provides information on CPU memory e Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders e Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file e Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile After making changes in Easy mode Advanced mode be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values The button automatically provides you with the fastest and most stable frequency to enhance system performance The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card E e The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the fan speed to be changed linearly based on the temperature thresholds you set rw Monitor The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature f
65. en LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum t Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled Execute Disable Bit te Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology t Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Disabled VT d Note Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Default Enabled CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process gt gt Always Enables UEFI CSM Default gt gt Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more
66. epending on your needs and hardware components 3 Exits the X H D utility Click Cancel to exit the X H D utility Note 1 The X H D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset Note 2 Itis recommended that before you run the X H D utility back up all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of data Note 3 If you manually build a non RAID 0 array you ll not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function 71 Unique Features 4 6 Auto Green Auto Green is an easy to use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone When the phone is out of the range of the computer s Bluetooth receiver the system will enter the specified power saving mode Configuration The Configuration dialog box First you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key On the Auto Green main menu click Configure and then click Configure BT devices Select the Bluetooth cell se tine Soe _retresn Phone that you want to use as the portable key oe If the screen doesn t display your Ht Teecarane anaaime ceat Bluetooth cell phone click Refresh to let Auto Green re detect the device O2 00 12 ee a5 c0 fl I_isi f 00 17 f2 a5 cf 7 Z750 001fe4 77 1e 4 Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search an
67. es memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert Note Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values gt Advanced Voltage Settings eile7i N aie DualBIOS Back MEEA EE sy Cet meas LE a gt CPU Core Voltage Control gt DRAM Voltage Control Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup 40 3D BIOS Menisi Set 3D Power related control settings Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit gt 3D Power Control GIGABYTE DualBIOS P l BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back MEA EE Voltage Settings 3 Power Control R 3D BIOS English wet PWM Phase Control Auto futo futo Auto futo futo Auto Auto PWM Phase Control Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU load The power saving levels are from lowest to highest eXm Perf Extreme Performance High Perf High Performance Perf Performance Balanced Mid PWR Mid Power and Lite P
68. gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the password to clear the password settings Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Move Move the mouse to turn on the system Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system BIOS Setup 56 2 8 Save amp Exit fe e7 aioe DualBlOS Be oP G 7 e 2 haa m E TEA TEG a ETTET ATS Power Management 3D BIOS MEnglish Flash Save amp Exit Setup Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BI
69. haring Disabled Options Descriptions About Q Share Exit Figure 2 Data Sharing Enabled Option Description Connect Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder Accesses the shared data folder C Q ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder Changes the data folder to be shared ote C Q ShareFolder Update Q Share Updates Q Share online About Q Share Displays the current Q Share version Exiles Exits Q Share Note This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled Unique Features 68 4 4 Smart Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed IE Smart Recovery 2 O Smart Recovery 2 B Settings Select the source and destination partitions Backup Name Free Space Oldest Backup Latest Backup Next Backup No backup destination Recovery Recover your file from the backup image File Recovery Recover your computer from the backup image System Recovery Auto Green k Save Exit 2 GIGABYTE M Computer The Smart Recovery 2 main menu Button Function Settings Allows you to select the so
70. have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expan sion card iT i G Pin No Definition zD 1 SPDIFO ji 2 GND om i M j E D g E E Hardware Installation 26 11 F_USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer 20 1 I q 11 10 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 3 SSRX1 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 12 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 op
71. he SSD has been assigned as a member of a RAID array it cannot be used to set up Intel Rapid Start store partition IDE mode not supported B Installation Step 1 Select EZ Rapid Start and click Setup Figure 1 Step 2 Awarning message indicating the system will be forced to RAID mode will appear Select Yes and the system will restart and automatically enable Intel Rapid Start Technology in the 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 EZ Setup Warning i gt Your system will be set to RAID mode 7 and it will restart when setup is done Continue E Figure 2 GIGABYTE Figure 1 C Disabling EZ Rapid Start EZ Setup B Note To disable EZ Rapid Start select Disable EZ Rapid Start and click Setup GIGABYTE e The default compressed space is the system memory size plus 2 GB For example if the system memory size is 8 GB the default compressed space is 8 GB plus 2 GB so the SSD capacity will decrease by 10 GB If EZ Rapid Start is disabled the decreased 10 GB will be returned to the SSD e If you want to upgrade your system memory disable EZ Rapid Start first and re install it to ensure it can work normally On an Intel Z77 H77 Chipset motherboard the Intel SATA controllers will be forced to RAID mode if they are set to IDE
72. he computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch EB reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 25 Hardware Installation 9 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio 1 Ooo 9 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition esa i F 1 MIC2_L 1
73. ion Appendix 86 C Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array Note The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Restart your computer e Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility appears press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility MAIN MENU DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB WDC WD800JD 22LS WD WMAM9W736333 111 7GB Step 2 Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears indicating that an automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system look for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon 2 in the notification area which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt 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 MAIN MENU Create RAID Vol
74. ion to install it Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it enjoy a fully inter oD utility that facilitates p siment ofthe 3 dimensions that o your CPU a we 6 87MB g a byte 3TB HDD unlock utility Size 31 69MB SMART EZ Smart Response ALISI Rapid Start EZ Smart Connect Launching EZ Setup Step 1 While in the operating system go to Start All Programs GIGABYTE and select EZ Setup Figure 1 Step 2 Select the utilities you wish to install and click Setup to begin the installation Figure 2 EZ Setup GIGABYTE Figure 2 Figure 1 e During the installation process the system will configure the BIOS settings and install required drivers The system may restart automatically a few times EQ e For detailed configurations please refer to Intel s documentation Note Not supported on the Intel B75 Chipset 73 Unique Features 4 7 1 Installing EZ Smart Response A System Requirements 1 An Intel Chipset based motherboard supporting this feature Note 1 2 An Intel Core series processor 3 RAID enabled for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4 A conventional SATA disk and an SSD ote 2 5 Windows 7 with SP1 ote 3 If you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology all A original data on the hard disk will be lost once you enable RAID mode It is recommended that you ba
75. isabled Enabled Instant Enabled Enabled Enabled Always Off Disabled Disabled 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 gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN High Precision Event Timer t Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows 7 operating system Default Enabled Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI
76. istreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be simultaneously processed For example users can listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time 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 fal will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager me My lt 8 gy TAM a kk NY 47 2012 Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out e 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out Appendix 90 The pictures to the right show the 7 1 channel speaker configurations 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 Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 Speaker or 7 1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you
77. ll 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 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 47 BIOS Setup Hard Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives and devices that support Boot from LAN function etc Press lt Enter gt on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Administrator Password User Password item gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program gt gt System Apassword is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Scre
78. my keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on How do I clear the CMOS values For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper refer to the instruc tions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values 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 from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Why do still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier Why cannot install the onboard HD audio driver successfully For Windows XP only Step 1 First make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed check in My Computer gt Properties gt Gen eral gt System If not please update it from Microsoft s website Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully check in My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System
79. nector 2 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header SA Back Panel t Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 x DisplayPort 1 xX HDMI port 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 3 x audio jacks Line In Line Out Microphone 1 0 Controller ITE I O Controller Chip 11 Hardware Installation Hardware Monitor o System voltage detection CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU System fan fail warning CPU System fan speed control Whether the CPU system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU system cooler you install BIOS ES 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Unique Features Bundled gt gt UM Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune Available functions in Easy Tune may differ by motherboard model Support for eXtreme Hard Drive X H D Support for Smart Recovery2 Support f
80. nfiguration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack Br configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver 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 device and then remove it from the motherboard When removing the cable pull it straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your Hardware Installation 20 1 7 Internal Connectors TO cim J 9 14 7173 4 12 5 8 1 ATX_12V_2X4 9 F_AUDIO 2 ATX 10 SPDIF_O 3 CPU_FAN 11 F_USB30 4 SYS_FAN1 2 3 12 F_USB1 F_USB2 5 BAT 13 TPM 6 SATA3 0 1 14 COMA 7 SATA2 2 3 4 5 15 CLR_CMOS 8 F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices A e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e After installing the device and before
81. o access the HD Audio Manager 11 14 AM 1 17 2012 Step 2 Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel Then configure the jack for microphone functionality Note The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time Step 3 Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the recording volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process do not mute the playback volume It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level Step 4 To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level K Microphone Boost Microphone Boost 0 0 dB 93 K Realtek HD Audio Manager aja 8 ee Device advanced B Speakers WEED vicital output settings Main Volume ANALOG Set Default n g Device Iz Back Panel The current connected device is C Which device did you plug in Eline WMicin E Headphone E Front Speaker Out Front Panel F Rear Speaker Out Flcenter Subwoofer Speaker Out 3 o Format F Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in en running in shared Cle B OJ speakers MESI Digital output Lo
82. o select a previous backup time The right pane will display the backed up partitions in the backup destination in the My Backup folder Browse to the file you want and copy it 69 Unique Features Smart Recovery 2 Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 Windows 7 only 1 Click the System Recovery button on the main menu Select the location where your backup is saved Steps Smart Recovery 2 Select the partition where the backup is located m Volume Size zc 2 Backup Location 3 Use the time slider to select a time point 4 Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore 5 Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore immediately or later Once you respond Yes the system will restart to Backup Timeline Sane 7 the Windows recovery environment Follow the onscreen instructions 2 _ to restore your system 1 20 2010 8 02 PM 1 20 2010 4 43 AM _ Partition to restore e For Windows Vista refer to the steps below to use the original ence Marta balabocetsniinemced A Windows installation disk for system recovery e All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup If needed be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore All of the user data and programs will be erased and replaced with those on the selected backup Make sure to back up your data before
83. of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port ote 3 on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive Note 1 Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller Note 2 Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode Note 3 When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb s and SATA 3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected T1 Appendix 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 lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test To create RAID set SATA Mode Selection under the Peripherals menu to RAID Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI lei ley aie DualBlOS E o lt R r A T T System BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit _B 3D BIOS English EQF i SATA Mode Selection Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled futo futo 64M MAX Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled C 2011 A Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and FB The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ fr
84. olled by Intel Z77 Chipset The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP NOD oO Bl ow rpm gt GND are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number EQ e ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives e ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number e ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives Note When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb s and SATA 3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected Hardware Installation 24 8 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header
85. om File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete 3 Save the Current BIOS File Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file A BB Lea cuos setaun atter sios wodste Oad BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot Unique Features 66 4 2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interface that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface 0000 Lx 3 84 GHz BCLK 101 MHz Boost Level Default Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 GIGABYTE Tabs Information i Tab Function c The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard Memory The M
86. om the exact settings for your motherboard the BIOS version Appendix 78 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 look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 11 0 0 1339 Copyright C 2003 11 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Non RAID Disk i ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB Non RAID Disk Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Step 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear Figure 3 Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt MAIN MENU AID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Deivces ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 1
87. or Auto Green Support for ON OFF Charge Support for Q Share Support for 3D Power Support for EZ Setup Norton Internet Security OEM version Software Intel Rapid Start Technology e Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology FO ppelallng Support for Microsoft Windows 8 7 XP System HE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 21 5cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit the Support amp 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 Hardware Installation 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the
88. oring the Master Drive to a Previous State for Recovery Volume only When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed For example in case the master drive detects a virus you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive Step 1 Select 4 Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the Intel RAID Configuration Utility On the RECOVERY 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 All Rights Reserved RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Name Capacity Status Bootable Select a Recovery volume to do the operation T4 Up Down SPACE Selects ENTER Done TU select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select 7 2 emacs Are you sure you want to copy all the data from the recovery disk to the master disk A WARNING Completing this action will override any master disk changes since the last update Nome Vome i You can continue using other applications during this time Rates Running OF recovery oi Detain The voume a rrning A Gate recovery to Pe master dak 5 requires to martan ti cate nozare Twe Recovery
89. out the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip ID j 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 system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of system safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash CHAED With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS EIOS BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 4 1 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g Z77HD4 F 1 to your USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Re
90. p NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology UT d CSM Support Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Display Boot Option Control Network stack Administrator Password User Password BJ EF 1 0A Sets the system boot order Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit 3DBIOS English Q Flash y For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority Boot Option 2 The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type For example only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu wi
91. ps at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage Fad ior Bl Ee d PCI Express x16 Slot Fenn PCI Express x1 Slot tae PCI Slot ST Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s 7 Inst
92. r password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to confirm BIOS Setup 50 SATA Mode Selection XHCI Pre Boot Driver xHCI Mode HS Port 1 Switchable HS Port 2 Switchable HS Port 3 Switchable HS Port 4 Switchable xHCI Streams USB2 0 Control ler Audio Control ler Init Display First Internal Graphics Internal Graphics Memory Size DUMT Total Memory Size Intel R Rapid Start Technology Legacy USB Support XHCI Hand off EHCI Hand off xHCI Streams USB2 0 Control ler Audio Controller fej e7 ai e BITELLE LOX 3DBIOS English QFlash A Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc eller Aa DITELL 1 hs Enable or disable SATA Device Select Screen 14 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode F5 Previous Values F Optimized Defaults F8 Q Flash F9 System Inform
93. rces GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product ps must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protec
94. routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process If BIOS does not have pre boot support for the xHCI controller it should initially route the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should route the ports to xHCI controller Note OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in this mode If the OS does not provide support all sharable ports won t work gt gt Disabled The USB 3 0 ports are routed 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 If this item is set to Disabled the HS Port 1 2 3 4 Switchable and xHCl Streams items below will become unconfigurable HS Port 1 Switchable HS Port 4 Switchable gt Enabled Corresponding USB 3 0 port is routed to xHCI The USB 3 0 device attached on this port with Super Speed capability is visible to xHCI controller Default gt gt Disabled Corresponding USB 3 0 port is routed to EHCI The USB 3 0 device attached on this port with Super Speed capability will function as High Speed xHCI Streams Enables or disables multi stream data transfer Note For Windows 7 USB 3 0 Streams support devices may require UASP class driver updates from UASP driver vendors to be fully compatible with Intel USB 3 0 Streams Support Default Enabled USB2 0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2 0 1 1 controller Default Enabled Audio
95. s a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU Thermal Monitor ete Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto CPU EIST Function Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Extreme Memory Profile X M P ot 2 Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto lt Memory Frequency MHz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings Note 1 This item is present only
96. sleep state by a wake up signal from a PCI or PCle device Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Default Enabled Note Supported on Windows 7 operating system only 55 BIOS Setup Internal Graphics Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power consumption Default Enabled Internal Graphics Deep Standby Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter deeper standby mode Default Enabled AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default 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 gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system gt gt Any key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter
97. ss x16 slot running at x16 PCIEX16 The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3 0 standard For optimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot Whether PCI Express 3 0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x4 PCIEX4 2 x PCI Express x1 slots The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2 0 standard 2 x PCI slots Eh Multi Graphics i Technology Support for AMD CrossFire technology Hardware Installation Storage Interface Chipset 2x SATA 6Gb s connectors SATA3 0 1 supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb s devices 4x SATA 3Gb s connectors SATA2 2 5 supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb s devices Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 When a RAID setis built across the SATA6Gb s and SATA3Gb s channels the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected A USB Chipset Upto4 USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header In Windows XP the Intel USB 3 0 ports can support up to USB 2 0 transfer speed Upto8USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers sce Internal xe fil Connectors gt gt gt gt 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power con
98. sssesessssssscsessessssesesssaseesersesesess 95 5 3 POUDIE SOONG cx ecaunesnnaeaccrmanesa seretaensusesaneiteshurteenncisiapanesaiasnsinianiuinscavemansing 96 5 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions ccccscssssssssssssssssssesessssssecsessessseesesssasesereesesesess 96 5 3 2 Troubleshooting Procedure svsisssssssstieictvecunestaresediecndvsioemnassiniseuaiaiannennsieincaavnns 97 5 3 3 Regulatory Statements cccsesessssscsssssssssssssssessessssesssecseseesessesevsesereseesetevess 99 Box Contents GA Z77 HD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA 6Gb s cables I O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice Optional Items O 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 6 R eSATA bracket Part No 12CF1 3SATPW 4 R 3 5 Front Panel with 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports Part No 12CR1 FPX582 0 R COM port cable Part No 12CF1 1CM001 3 R HDMI to DVI adapter Part No 12CT2 HDMI01 1 R GA Z77 HD4 Motherboard Layout LGA1155 USB_LAN SYS_FAN3 CPU_FAN GA 277 HD4 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCle ta PCI Bridge PCI CoE ee i ea fe F_AUDIO COMA TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 N a op gt N CLR_CMOS F_PANEL GA Z77 HD4 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK 100 MHz LGA1155 PCle CLK an DDR3
99. start the system During the POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt key in BIOS Setup However if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction 63 Unique Features B Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q Flash use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive Step 1 1 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer In the main menu of Q Flash select Update BIOS From Drive e The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file e Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system e Ifthe BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select USB Flash Drive Q Flash Utility v1 05 Model Name Z77 HD4 BIOS Version El1 IONE DE LOO RTPA Flash Type Size Winbond 25X Q Series 8MB Upda
100. t with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots Function Keys Function Keys lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the lt F9 gt key to display your system information lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key lt T gt or the down arrow key lt J gt to select the first boot device then press lt Enter gt to accept The system will boot from the device immediately Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings lt END gt Q FLASH Press the lt End gt key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Se
101. te BIOS From Drive Select Device USB Flash Drive 3 Select the BIOS update file A Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears select Yes to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS e Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete select Reboot to reboot the system Q Flash BIOS update is completed Power off Reboot Unique Features 64 Step 4 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save amp Exit screen and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update SO we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults fei ey aie DualBIOS A S Features Q Flash Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Yes No Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5 Select Save amp Exit Setup and press lt Enter gt And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The procedure is complete after the system restarts 65 Unique Features 4 1 2 Updating the BIOS with the
102. tem Information Dram Voltage 1 524U F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltage 35 BIOS Setup gt M LT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings GIGABYTE DualBlOS amp lt D a S oy ss o ah A a gt A system BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit Back BURG EE E ET ASE R 3DBICS English Q Flash CPU PCIe Base Clock 100 OOMHz Auto futo 34 Disabled Auto lt CPU PCle Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCle bus frequency in 0 01 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications lt Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 1600 MHz Default Auto CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency BIOS Setup 36 gt Advanced CPU Core Features GIGABYTE DualBIOS P Mo se a gt Eo w me
103. terface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug 51 BIOS Setup lt HCI Pre Boot Driver gt Enabled The USB 3 0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS Default Disabled The USB 3 0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller before booting to OS If you want to set xHCI Mode below to Smart Auto set this item to Enabled when this item is set to Disabled xHCI Mode will be automatically set to Auto xHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS gt gt Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre boot environment This mode is similar to Auto but it adds the capability to route the ports to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots for non G3 boot in the pre boot environment This allows the use of USB 3 0 devices prior to OS boot xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto when previous boot routs ports to EHCI Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre boot support gt gt Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller Then it uses ACPI protocols to provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports Note This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre boot support Default gt Enabled All shared ports are eventually
104. the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto q Note This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature 39 BIOS Setup gt Channel A B Timing Settings fej e7 ai e DualBIOS Back H 1 1 Advanced Memory Settings Chamel A Timing Settings gt CAS Latency tRCD tRP tRAS tRC tRRD tWTR tUR tWTP tUL tRFC tRTP tFAW Command Rate tCMD tRW Stability Level AUAN AMT i Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc R3IDBIOS English QFlash Select DRAM Timing Select Screen 14 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi 3D Mode Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit This sub menu provid
105. tional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND No Pin NC CO CO MN DM ony wy PM Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header 27 Hardware Installation 13 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header 19 20 2 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 LCLK 11 LADO 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD 20 SUSCLK 14 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port
106. to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations 29 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Update Utilities e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current A version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do i
107. ton Audio en APERT isable Line In Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Stereo Mix Realtek High Definition Audia Disabled mes Set as Default Device Set as Default Communication Device vV Show Disabled Devices Configure Set Show Disconnected Devices Properties Appendix 94 Step 4 ce 1 A BIE spesters CBB notai ouput Ae stereo mx ee Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure i CE 7 Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the a ie o sound 2 2 la Droma pvp Format GIGABYTE mrm 5 2 4 Using the Sound Recorder Sound Recorder o Start Recording 0 00 00 A Recording Sound 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button lt 9 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button f lt 9 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 95 Appendix 5 3 Troubleshooting 5 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q A O O Why is the light of
108. ts human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you 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 suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly 99 Appendix Appendix 100
109. ts the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel Chipset BIOS Setup 46 feley aie Boot Option 2 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology UT d CSM Support Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Display Boot Option Control DualBIOS 3DBIOS English QFlash gt Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc elezi aie Bootu
110. tup first BIOS Setup 32 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 sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to configure CPU memory frequency memory timings and voltage settings For more detailed configuration items you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press lt F1 gt to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program If a mouse is not connected the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup Program GIGABYTE a 3904 19m EELE CTT B The Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Program On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program press arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want Sample BIOS Version F1b fe e7 ate DualBIOS Setup Menus Switch to E Enter Q Flash 3D BIOS i Select Default screen Language Boot Option 2 Hard Drive BBS Priorities f Help Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Limit CPUID Maximum Select Screen t Click Select Item Execute Disable Bit Enter Dbl Click Select Intel Virtualization Technology PU PD Change Opt UT d
111. uching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2
112. ule is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets For optimum performance when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets Hardware Installation 16 1 4 2 Installing a Memory A 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 DDR3 DIMM ADDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fingers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The cli
113. ume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes 1D Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID1 Mirror N A 111 7GB Yes Physical Devices 1D Devices Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB IDC WDRAOAID22LS WD WMA MOWZ726222 141 7D 1 WDC WD8 8 7 Appendix e 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 Rebuild Volume E An array disk has failed and you need to rebuild the volume to maintain redundancy and keep your data protected Select the disk you want to rebuild the volume to Disk on port 2 114 GB WARNING Completing this action will permanently delete existing data on the selected disk Back up data before continuing i You can continue using other applications during this time Step 2 Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild Step 1 Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume Soe The Status item on the left of the screen displays Step 3 the rebuild progress After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding the Status will display as Normal Appendix 88 e Rest
114. ur thumb and index fingers Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position Step 5 Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position Hardware Installation Step 2 Remove the CPU socket cover as shown Hold your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge next to the REMOVE mark and then remove the cover DO NOT touch socket contacts To protect the CPU socket always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed Step 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate When replacing the load plate make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw NOTE Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle not the lever base portion 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler Step 1 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Step 3 Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard Push down on the push pins diagonally Step 5 After the installation
115. urce and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Recovery Allows you to recover your files from the backup image System Allows you to recover your system from the backup Recovery image Creating a Supported operating systems Windows 7 and Vista Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart Recovery 2 The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes backup Click the Settings button on the main menu In the Settings dialog box select the source partition and destination partition and click OK The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be performed hourly Note By default all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source The backup destination cannot be on the same partition as the backup source Saving the If you want the backup to a network location to save the backup to a network location select Browse network location Make sure your computer and the computer where you want to save the backup are in the same domain Choose the network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user name and password Follow the on screen instructions to complete Recovering a file Click the File Recovery button on the main menu Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window t
116. uto popup dialog when device has been pluggedin Jf ccd sper Gasc ee TECHNOLOGY D Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner oa on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device n a advanced settings dialog box Select the Mute the rear E JET output device when a front headphone plugged in check box Click OK to complete Device advanced settings Front Panel Device the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in J Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Recording Device TECHNOLOGY Tie up same type of input jacks i e line in or microphone as an input device Separate all input jacks as independent input devices a ee 5 2 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 TECHNOLOGY Appendix 92 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon fl will appear in the notification area Double click the icon t
117. via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer foo JER REE J EY EE Hardware Installation 28 Pin No Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS CO CO N DM wy PM NRI No Pin 15 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds a SS CI Open Normal GE Short Clear CMOS Values 3 foo a Ba Eq e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing A the CMOS values e After system restart go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults select Load Optimized Defaults or manually configure the BIOS settings refer
118. vices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Technical Support page to submit your question Our ER If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local dealer customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible Appendix 98 5 3 3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resou
119. when you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature BIOS Setup 38 gt Advanced Memory Settings GIGABYTE DualBlOS eo Bn 5 2 A gt H System BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back MERAC EE Memory Settings R 3D BIOS English Q Flash Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled futo Turbo futo Extreme Memory Profile X M P System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency Mhz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels gt gt Normal Lets the system operate at its basic performance level gt gt Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level Default gt Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level 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 anon XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled this item will display as 1 50V When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 this item will display
120. wish to set up Then the speaker setup is completed B Configuring Sound Effect 7 1 Channel Speakers SEJ e e Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out r J Realtek HD Audio Manager Device advanced So Digital Output settings Main Volume w The current connected device is Which device did you plug in Goa zc Ss oOG8 DOB Z Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in SITY a GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY le i aac ele oo Main Volume Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format Speaker Configuration Full range Speakers VY Front left and right Surround speakers GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab 91 Appendix C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio module to activate the AC 97 functionality click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings E a dialog box select the Disable front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete Front Panel Connector Settings front panel jack detection Enable a
121. y time exceeds the specified time limit the hard drive will be turned off accor ee Selecting a system energy saving mode Depending on your needs select a system power saving mode on the Auto Green main menu and click Save to save the settings Button Description Standb Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disable Disables this function you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the IGABYTE EB The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package 2 allows need to press the power button first Note 1 If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto Green key you ll not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device s when Auto Green is enabled Note 2 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 Unique Features 72 4 7 EZ Setup EZ Setup consists of the EZ Smart Response ete EZ Rapid Start and EZ Smart Connect utilities The EZ Setup application frees you from complicated installation and configuration 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 applicat

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