Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X Setup Manual
Hi-Fi Z77X Setup Manual
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1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 1
1.1 Before You Start .................................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................................. 1
1.3 Motherboard Features.......................................................................... 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ......................................................................... 4
1.5 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ........................... 6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 6
2.2 FAN Headers......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Installing System Memory..................................................................... 9
2.4 Connectors and Slots ........................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ................... 14
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ........................................................................ 14
3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4: RAID / AHCI Functions ....................... 19
4.1 Operating System ............................................................................... 19
4.2 Raid Arrays ......................................................................................... 20
4.3 How RAID Works ................................................................................ 21
4.4 Intel Smart Response Technology....................................................... 25
Chapter 5: UEFI BIOS & Software......................... 26
5.1 UEFI BIOS............................................................................................. 26
5.2 Software............................................................................................... 29
5.3 BIOS Update........................................................................................ 42
Chapter 6: Useful Help ......................................... 47
6.1 Driver Installation Note...................................................................... 47
6.2 Extra Information ............................................................................... 48
6.3 AMI BIOS Post Code............................................................................ 49
6.4 Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 51
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages .................... 52
German............................................................................................................ 52
French.............................................................................................................. 54
Italian .............................................................................................................. 56
Spanish............................................................................................................. 58
Portuguese ...................................................................................................... 60
Polish ............................................................................................................... 62
Russian............................................................................................................. 64
Arabic .............................................................................................................. 66
Japanese .......................................................................................................... 68
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the
board on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the
board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should
be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Serial ATA Cable x4
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
SLI Bridge x1
CFX Bridge x1
Calibration Microphone x1
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
CPU
Socket 1155
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron
processor (TDP: 95W)
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /
Hyper Threading
Chipset
Intel Z77
Super I/O
IT8728F
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
Hardware Mo nito r Control ler
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Main
Memory
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 32GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333 / 1600
Supports DDR3(OC) 1800/ 1866/ 2000/ 2133/
2200/ 2400/ 2600
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is no t supported
SATA 2 & 3
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3. 0 Gb/ s / 6.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant
RAID 0,1,5,10, S RT support
LAN
Realtek RTL 8111F
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec
ALC898
7.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi
USB3.0
Z77 Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
PCI Express Gen3 x 16 slot
(Depending on CPU) x2
Supports PCI-E Gen3 x16 expansion card
Supports SLI / CFX (x8, x8)
PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot(x4) x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
Slots
PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x3 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards
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SPEC
SATA3 Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA3 devices
SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Conne cto r x1 Supports fro nt panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
USB3.0 Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB3.0 ports
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
S/PDIF o ut Co nnector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
On Board
Connectors
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse x1
HDMI Port x1
VGA Port x1
DVI Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
USB3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x6
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB mo nitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size
244 (W) x 305 (L) mm ATX
OS Suppo rt
Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8
Biostar res erves the right to add or remove suppo rt
for any OS with or without notice
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Note 1: HDMI, DVI-D & VGA ports only work with an Intel integrated Graphics Process or
Note 2: USB3.0 ports (only supported by Windows 7/8) are backward compatible with
USB2.0/USB1.X devices.
Note 3: Maximum resolution:
HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz, compliant with HDMI 1.4a
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 15 36 @75Hz
Note 4: This motherboard supports dual video output:
Display Devices
VGA
DVI- D HDM I
VGA X O O
DVI- D O X O
HDMI O O X
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Notice:
1. Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the
CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be
damaged.
2. The motherboard might equip with two diff erent types of pin cap. Please refer below
instruction to r emove the pin cap.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up.
Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.
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Step 3: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3- pin head c onnectors; the CPU _FAN1 supports 4-pin head
connect or. When connecting with wires ont o connectors, please note that the red wire is the
positive and sh ould b e connected t o pin# 2, and the black wire is Ground and should be
connect ed to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
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2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3 Module
Total Memory
Size
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
Max is 32GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
Enabled O X X O
Enabled X O O X
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note: The DRAM bus width of the memor y modul e must be the same (x8 or x16)
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1: Serial ATA3.0 Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
Pin
Assi gnm ent
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
SATA2/3: Serial ATA2.0 Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
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PEX16_1/ PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 (x16 / x8) (Nvidia SLI
and AMD CrossFireX) Slots
- PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
- The speed of PEX16_1 is x16 or x8 when SLI or CFX is enabled. The
speed of PEX16_2 is x8.
- PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU.
Note: For more details about N vidia SLI and AMD CrossFireX, please access the website,
respectively: http://www.nvidia.com/page/support.html, and
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx .
PEX16_3: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2/PEX1_3: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
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ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connectors
These connectors provide +12V to CPU power circuit. If the CPU power plug is
4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that ATXPW R1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been well plugged-in.
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2N/A 10N/A
N/A
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive
LED
14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset c ontrol
Reset button
16 Ground
Power-on button
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F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 VBUS0 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D23 SSRX1+ 13 Ground
4 Ground 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX26 SSTX1+ 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX29 D1+ 19 VBUS1
10 ID 20 Key
Note: USB3.0 is only supported by Windows 7/8.
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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header supports HD and AC’97 audio front panel connector.
HD Audio AC’97
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 1 Mic In
2 Ground 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 3 Mic Power
4 GPIO 4 Audio Power
5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out
6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out
7 Front Sense 7 Reserved
8 Key 8 Key
9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out
10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out
Note 1: It is recommended that you c onnect a high-definition front panel audio module to t his
connect or to avail of the motherboard's high definition audio capability.
Note 2: P lease try t o disable the "Front Panel J ack Detection" if you want to us e an AC'97 front
audio output c able. The funct ion can be f ound vi a O.S. Audio Utility.
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
Pin Assignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※ Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper t o “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper t o “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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J_COM1: Serial Port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
Pin Assi gnm ent
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set read y
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring i ndicator
10 NC
BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator
This indicator will show POST code while booting. After the booting sequence,
it will show current CPU temperature. Please refer to Chapter 6.3 for all the
BIOS POST codes.
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
SW_RST1: Reset button.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.
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CHAPTER 4: RAID / AHCI FUNCTIONS
4.1 O
PERATING SYSTEM
CHIP
SATA
Controller
Configuration
OS
Intel Z77
SATA1-U/SATA1-L/
SATA2-U/SATA2-L/
SATA3-U/SATA3-L/
AHCI Windows XP SP2 (32 and 64 bit)
Windows Vista SP2 (32 and 64 bit)
Windows 7/8 (32 and 64 bit)
Intel Z77
SATA1-U/SATA1-L/
SATA2-U/SATA2-L/
SATA3-U/SATA3-L/
RAID Windows XP SP2 (32 and 64 bit)
Windows Vista SP2 (32 and 64 bit)
Windows 7/8 (32 and 64 bit)
The 'F6 Method'+ to enable RAID / AHCI Driver when installing Windows XP
1. Before you start Windows installation, copy the proper files for the Windows
version on USB floppy.
Windows XP 32 Windows XP 64
SATA1-U/SATA1-L/
SATA2-U/SATA2-L/
SATA3-U/SATA3-L/
AHCI/RAID Driver
Path
x:\Driver\Chipset\Intel\SATA\
7\F6flpy32\Driver\
x:\Driver\Chipset\Intel\SATA\
7\F6flpy64\Driver\
2. When the operating system installation starts, follow Windows indication by
pressing F6 to load the driver.
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Enable RAID / AHCI Driver when installing Windows 8/7/Vista
1. Before you start Windows installation, copy the proper files for the Windows
version to any USB storage.
Windows 7/
Vista 32
Windows 7/
Vista 64
Windows 8 32 Windows 8 64
SATA1-U/SATA1-L/
SATA2-U/SATA2-L/
SATA3-U/SATA3-L/
AHCI/RAID Driver
Path
x:\Driver\Chipset\
Intel\SATA\7\
F6flpy32\ Driver\
x:\Driver\Chipse
t\Intel\SATA\7\
F6flpy64\ Driver\
x:\Driver\Chipse
t\Intel\SATA\
Win8\F6flpy32\
Driver\
x:\Driver\Chipse
t\Intel\SATA\
Win8\F6flpy64\
Driver\
2. Follow Window 7 / Vista indication to load the driver in the installation process.
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
CONNECTOR BY CHIP SPEED Support
SATA1-U/SATA1-L I ntel Z77 6 Gb/s. RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
SATA2-U/SATA2-L
SATA3-U/SATA3-L
Intel Z77 3 Gb/s. RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write
times for many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
RAID 5: RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity.
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