GIGABYTE GA-H87M-HD3 Owner's Manual

GA-Z87M-HD3 GA-H87M-HD3

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z87MHD3-1001R

Motherboard

GA-Z87M-HD3

GA-H87M-HD3

Motherboard

GA-Z87M-HD3

GA-H87M-HD3

Apr. 19, 2013

Apr. 19, 2013

Copyright

© 2013 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.

ChangestothespecificationsandfeaturesinthismanualmaybemadebyGIGABYTEwithoutpriornotice.

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.

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.In order to assist in the use of this product, 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 motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS,

drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:

Table of Contents

GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout.......................................................		4
GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram..........................................		5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................		6
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................	6
1-2	Product Specifications......................................................................................	7
1-3	Installing the CPU.............................................................................................	9
1-4	Installing the Memory........................................................................................	9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................		10
1-6	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	10
1-7	Internal Connectors........................................................................................	12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................		17
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................	18
2-2	M.I.T................................................................................................................	18
2-3	System............................................................................................................	23
2-4	BIOS Features................................................................................................	24
2-5	Peripherals......................................................................................................	26
2-6	Power Management........................................................................................	29
2-7	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................	30
Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)...................................................................		31
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		33
Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		34
Contact Us.................................................................................................................		36

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GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

ATX_12V_2X4

LGA1150

VGA

DVI

HDMI

R_USB30

USB30_LAN

			BAT
	AUDIO			GA-Z87M-HD3
	Realtek®	CPU_FAN	SYS_FAN
				GA-H87M-HD3
	GbE LAN	PCIEX16

DDR3_1 DDR3_2

ATX

F USB30
SATA3
5	4
3	2
1	0

	I/O	PCIEX1_1
	iTE® Super
		PCIEX1_2

CODEC

PCI

F_AUDIO

COM

		Intel® Z87 j
	PCIe to PCI	Intel® H87 k
		B_BIOS
	Bridge
		M_BIOS
		F_USB1
LPT	F_USB2	F_PANEL
		CLR_CMOS

Box Contents

55	GA-Z87M-HD3 or GA-H87M-HD3 motherboard
55	Motherboard driver disk	55	Two SATA cables
55	User's Manual	55	I/O Shield
55	Quick Installation Guide

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.

MM Only for GA-Z87M-HD3. NN Only for GA-H87M-HD3.

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GA-Z87M-HD3/GA-H87M-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram

	1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)							HDMI
							DVI-D

x16

PCI Express Bus

D-Sub

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

x1

x1

x1

(100 MHz)

Realtek®

GbE LAN

RJ45

2 PCI Express x1

PCI Bus

LAN

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

1 PCI

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

LGA1150

CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

DMI 2.0

FDI

Dual BIOS

Intel® Z87 j

6 SATA 6Gb/s

6 USB 2.0/1.1

Intel® H87 k

6 USB 3.0/2.0

LPC

LPT

Bus

iTE®

Super I/O

COM

CODEC

PS/2 KB/Mouse

(Center/Subwoofer

(Front

Out)Speaker

Out)Speaker Out)Speaker

MIC

(Rear

Line

In

Out

Line

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

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Chapter 1 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 touching any metal leads or connectors.

•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components 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.

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1-2	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 LGA1150 package
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® Z87j/H87k Express Chipset
	Memory	2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
		* Due to a 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 MHz memory modules

Support for non-ECC memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory modules.)

Onboard		Integrated Graphics Processor:
Graphics		- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
		- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
		* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
		- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
		* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
		- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio		Realtek® ALC887 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*To 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.

LAN		Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
		(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
		2 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
		1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices
		-	Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

	USB		Chipset:
			- Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panels, 2 ports available
			through the internal USB header)
			- Upto6USB2.0/1.1ports(2portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
			the internal USB headers)
	Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
	Connectors		1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
MM	Only for GA-Z87M-HD3.
NN	Only for GA-H87M-HD3.
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Internal

Connectors

1 x CPU fan header1 x system fan header1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x serial port header1 x parallel port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU/System overheating warningCPU/System fan fail warning

CPU/System fan speed control

	* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
	install.
BIOS	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	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for Xpress Install
	Support for APP Center

		* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model.
		Supported functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
		specifications.
	-	@BIOS
	-	EasyTune
	-	EZ Setup
	-	USB Blocker
	Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Software	Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Small Business Advantagek

NN Only for GA-H87M-HD3.

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	Operating		Support for Windows 8/7
	System
	Form Factor		Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

1-3	Installing the CPU
	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 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.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
		LGA1150 CPU Socket		LGA1150 CPU
Alignment Key			Alignment Key	Notch	Notch

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• 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.)

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

•• 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.

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two 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 two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR3_2Channel B: DDR3_1

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 module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

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 and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz.

Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD

MasterAudioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCMaudio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

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Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:

Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.

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/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

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 configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To 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.

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your 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.

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