GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H User Manual

4.7 (3)

GA-Z77-D3H GA-H77-D3H-MVP GA-H77-D3H

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-Z77D3H-1002R

GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H User Manual

Motherboard

GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/GA-H77-D3H

Motherboard

GA-Z77-D3H/

GA-H77-D3H-MVP/

GA-H77-D3H

Feb. 8, 2012

Feb. 8, 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, orpublished 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 documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your 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

Box Contents....................................................................................................................

 

 

6

Optional Items..................................................................................................................

 

6

GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout............................

7

GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram...............

8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................

9

1-1

Installation Precautions....................................................................................

9

1-2

Product Specifications....................................................................................

10

1-3

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................

13

 

1-3-1

Installing the CPU...................................................................................................

13

 

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler.......................................................................................

15

1-4

Installing the Memory.....................................................................................

16

 

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration.........................................................................

16

 

1-4-2

Installing a Memory................................................................................................

17

1-5

Installing an Expansion Card.........................................................................

18

1-6

Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................

19

1-7

Internal Connectors........................................................................................

21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................

31

2-1

Startup Screen...............................................................................................

32

2-2

The Main Menu...............................................................................................

33

2-3

M.I.T................................................................................................................

35

2-4

System............................................................................................................

45

2-5

BIOS Features................................................................................................

46

2-6

Peripherals.....................................................................................................

48

2-7

Power Management.......................................................................................

52

2-8

Save & Exit.....................................................................................................

54

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................

55

3-1

 

Installing Chipset Drivers...............................................................................

55

3-2

 

Application Software......................................................................................

56

3-3

 

Technical Manuals..........................................................................................

56

3-4

 

Contact...........................................................................................................

57

3-5

 

System............................................................................................................

57

3-6

 

Download Center............................................................................................

58

3-7

 

New Program..................................................................................................

58

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................

59

4-1

 

Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................

59

4-2

 

BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................

62

 

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility............................................................

62

 

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility...........................................................

65

4-3

 

EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................

66

4-4

 

Q-Share..........................................................................................................

67

4-5

 

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)..........................................................................

68

4-6

 

Auto Green.....................................................................................................

69

4-7

 

Intel Rapid Start Technology..........................................................................

70

4-8

 

Intel Smart Connect Technology....................................................................

72

4-9

 

Intel Smart Response.....................................................................................

74

Chapter 5 Appendix

.......................................................................................................

77

5-1

 

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).....................................................................

77

 

5

-1-1 .

Configuring SATA Controllers ...............................................................................

77

 

5

-1-2 ............................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

85

5-2

 

Configuring ...............................................................Audio Input and Output

90

 

5

-2-1 .................................................................

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio

90

 

5

-2-2 .........................................................................................

Configuring S/PDIF Out

92

 

5

-2-3 .......................................................................

Configuring Microphone Recording

93

 

5

-2-4 ....................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder

95

5-3

 

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................

96

 

5

-3-1 ................................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions

96

 

5

-3-2 ....................................................................................

Troubleshooting Procedure

97

 

5

-3-3 ..........................................................................................

Regulatory Statements

99

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Box Contents

GA-Z77-D3H, GA-H77-D3H-MVP or GA-H77-D3H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 6Gb/s cables Two SATA 3Gb/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

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

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GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/GA-H77-D3H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

DVI VGA

HDMI R_USB30_2

R_USB30_1

USB_LAN

AUDIO

A t h e r o s GbE LAN

SYS_FAN2

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V

 

 

LGA1155

SYS_FAN3

Etron

 

 

F USB30

EJ168

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

mSATA

 

 

 

4 2

3 1

ATX

 

_ _

_ _

 

PCIEX16

DDR3 DDR3

DDR3 DDR3

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_2

B_BIOS

 

 

M_BIOS

CODEC

PCIEX1_3

GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/

 

 

GA-H77-D3H

 

PCIEX4

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

PCIe to PCI

BAT

 

PCI2

Bridge

 

 

 

 

F_AUDIO

SYS_FAN1 COMA F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1

 

SPDIF_O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

Intel® Z77j

 

 

 

 

Intel® H77k•

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

iTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

 

 

 

 

TPM

CLR_CMOS

 

 

 

 

F_PANEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.

k Only for GA-H77-D3H-MVP. • Only for GA-H77-D3H.

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GA-Z77-D3H/GA-H77-D3H-MVP/GA-H77-D3H

Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

LGA1155

PCIe CLK CPU

(100 MHz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

x16

 

 

DMI 2.0

 

 

 

FDI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-Sub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB 3.0/2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atheros

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Etron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GbE LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

EJ168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express Bus

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

Intel® Z77j

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel® H77k•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

x4

 

 

PCIe to PCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 PCI Express x1

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 PCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 PCI

 

 

 

 

 

x4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

DVI-D

HDMI

Dual BIOS

3 SATA 3Gb/s

1 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA

or

Switch

2 SATA 6Gb/s

10 USB 2.0/1.1

4 USB 3.0/2.0

LPC Bus

iTE

 

 

 

 

 

COM Port

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS/2 KB/Mouse

 

 

 

 

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

In

S/PDIFOut j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.

Out

Line

MIC Line

 

k Only for GA-H77-D3H-MVP.

 

• Only for GA-H77-D3H.

 

For detailed product information/limitation(s),

 

refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

- 8 -

 

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 certi

fied computer technician.

- 9 -

Hardware Installation

1-2 Product Speci

fications

 

 

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

Chipset

 

Intel

®

Z77 j/IntelH77 k•Express Chipset

 

 

 

®

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

 

 

 

* Due to 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 4 GB.

 

Dual channel memory architecture

 

 

Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

 

 

 

*

To support DDR3 1600 MHz, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.k•

 

Support for non-ECC memory modules

 

 

 

Support for Extreme Memory Pro

file (XMP) memory modules

 

 

 

*

To support XMP memory, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU. k•

 

 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

 

 

modules.)

 

Onboard

 

Integrated Graphics Processor:

 

Graphics

 

-

1 x D-Sub port

 

-1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

*The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

-1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

Audio

 

VIA VT2021 codec

 

 

High De finitionudioA

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

 

Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

 

 

 

Expansion Slots

 

1 x PCI Express 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.

 

*

To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.

 

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

 

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2/3 slots. The PCIEX1_2/3 slots

 

 

will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed.

 

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 

(PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 

2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics

Support for AMD CrossFireX™ technology

Technology

*

The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is enabled.

j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.

 

k Only for GA-H77-D3H-MVP.

 

• Only for GA-H77-D3H.

 

Hardware Installation

- 10 -

Storage Interface

 

Chipset:

 

 

-

2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA

 

 

 

6Gb/s devices

 

 

-

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~SATA2 5) supporting up to 4 SATA

 

 

 

3Gb/s devices

 

 

-

1 x mSATA connector

 

 

 

* The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is

 

 

 

installed with a solid state drive.

 

 

-

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

 

 

 

* 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.

USB

 

Chipset:

 

 

-

Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

 

 

 

the internal USB headers)

 

 

 

* In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.

 

 

-

Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available

 

 

 

through the internal USB headers)

 

 

Etron EJ168 chips:

 

 

-

Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

Internal

 

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

Connectors

 

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

 

 

 

1 x mSATA connector

 

 

1 x 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

 

 

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 

 

1 x serial port header

 

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

 

 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

 

Back Panel

 

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

 

Connectors

 

1 x D-Sub port

 

 

1 x DVI-D port

 

 

1 x HDMI port

 

 

4 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

 

 

5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker

 

 

Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I/O Controller

 

iTE I/O Controller Chip

 

 

 

Hardware

 

System voltage detection

Monitor

 

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

 

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 @BIOS

 

Support for Q-Flash

 

Support for Xpress Install

 

Support for Xpress Recovery2

 

 

Support for EasyTune

 

 

* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

 

Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

 

Support for Auto Green

 

Support for ON/OFF Charge

 

Support for Q-Share

 

Support for 3D Power

 

Support for EZ Setup

Bundled

 

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Software

 

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

 

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

 

Intel® Smart Response Technology

 

LucidLogix Virtu MVPjk

 

 

* Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on

 

 

the back panel.

Operating

 

Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP

System

 

 

Form Factor

 

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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

j Only for GA-Z77-D3H.

k Only for GA-H77-D3H-MVP.

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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 dam age of the CPU may occur.

• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU speci

fications. It is not recommended

that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware speci

fications since it does not meet the

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

 

speci fications, leasep do so according to your hardware speci

fications including the CPU,-

graph

ics 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

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

 

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down

Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold

and away from the socket with your finger. Then

your index finger down on the rear grip of the

socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the

completely lift the CPU socket lever and the

front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and

metal load plate will be lifted as well.

then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket

 

 

contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always re-

 

 

place the protective socket cover when the CPU

 

 

is not installed.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3:

Step 4:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index

fingers. Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the

hand to hold the socket lever and use the other

pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may

to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing

align the CPU notches with the socket alignment

the load plate, make sure the front end of the

keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

load plate is under the shoulder screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5:

NOTE:

Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the

position.

lever base portion.

 

 

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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.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Male Push

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction of the

 

 

Pin

 

 

 

Arrow Sign on

 

 

 

The Top of

the Male Push

 

 

 

 

Female

Pin

 

 

 

 

Push Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Female

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign 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.)

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.)

Step 5:

After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the

CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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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.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Con

figuration

 

 

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the

 

memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the speci

fications and capacity of the-

memory. En

abling 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_4, DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_1

Dual Channel Memory Con

figurations Table

 

DDR3_4

 

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

Two Modules

- -

 

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

 

DS/SS

 

- -

DS/SS

- -

Four Modules

DS/SS

 

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

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 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.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory 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 clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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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.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1.Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3.Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4.Secure the card ’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5.After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6.Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7.Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• 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.

• Removing the Card:

Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 speci

fication. Use this port for USB devices such as a- USB key

board/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 specificationand 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.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 speci

fication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 speci

fica

Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

 

HDMI Port

HDMI (High-De finition 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 TrueHD 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.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.

(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.)

In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device.

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

 

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Dual Display Con figurations for the Onboard Graphics:

This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio con

figuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

 

This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con

figuration.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

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 con figuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

The audio jacks can be recon figured to perform different functions via the audio softwareIf you. install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only micro - phones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up

a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con figuration in Chapter 5, "Con figuring 2/4/5.1/7udio.1-Channel." A

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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1-7 Internal Connectors

1

4

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

2

8

14

6

7

9 11

12

4

15

13

5

16

10

1)

ATX_12V

9)

CLR_CMOS

2)

ATX

10)

F_PANEL

3)

CPU_FAN

11)

F_AUDIO

4)

SYS_FAN1/2/3

12)

SPDIF_O

5)

BAT

13)

F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

6)

SATA3 0/1

14)

F_USB30

7)

SATA2 2/3/4/5

15)

COMA

8)

mSATA

16)

TPM

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

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.

After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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Hardware Installation

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high 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.

 

 

ATX_12V:

 

4

2

Pin No.

De finition

 

 

1

GND

 

 

2

GND

3

1

3

+12V

ATX_12V

4

+12V

 

 

 

 

ATX:

 

 

 

12

24

Pin No.

De finition

Pin No.

De finition

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

1

13

9

5VSB (stand by +5V)

21

+5V

 

 

10

+12V

22

+5V

 

 

11

+12V (Only for 2x12-pin

23

+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

 

 

 

ATX)

 

 

 

 

12

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

24

GND (Only for 2x12-pin

 

ATX

 

ATX)

 

ATX)

 

 

 

 

 

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3/4) CPU_FAN/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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

 

De finition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

 

 

 

 

2

 

+12V /Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Speed Control

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

 

De finition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

+12V /Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Reserve

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN 2/3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

 

De finition

SYS_FAN2

 

 

 

 

1

 

GND

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN3

2

 

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Speed Control

Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

These fan headers are not 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 con figurations, 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.

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.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

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.

When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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Hardware Installation

6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 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. (Please use the included SATA 6Gb/s cable). The SATA3 0/1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" and mSATA connectors (Note). Refer to Chapter

5, "Con figuring SATAHard Drive(s)," for instructions on con

 

 

figuring a RAID array.

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

De finition

 

 

 

1

GND

SATA3

 

 

2

TXP

7

1

1

3

TXN

7

1

0

4

GND

 

 

 

5

RXN

 

 

 

6

RXP

 

 

 

7

GND

7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77/H77 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. (Please use the included SATA 3Gb/s cable). The

 

Intel Z77/H77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Con

fig

SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on con

figuring a RAID array.

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

Pin No.

De finition

 

7

1

 

1

GND

 

1

7

2

2

TXP

 

3

TXN

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

4

GND

 

 

1

5

5

RXN

 

7

 

6

RXP

 

1

7

 

7

GND

 

 

 

 

 

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard

 

drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

A RAID 5 con

figuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives

 

does not have to be an even number.)

A RAID 10 con

figuration requires four hard drives.

(Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor-

mance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

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8) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77/H77 Chipset)

The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. When the mSATA connector is installed with a solid-state drive, the SATA2 5 connector will become un available.

mSATA

9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS con figurations) and reset th 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.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually con figure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS con figurations).

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10) 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 according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

 

 

Message/Power/

Power

 

Speaker

 

 

Sleep LED

Switch

 

 

 

MSG+ MSG

-PW

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

 

 

- PW+

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

HD-

 

RES+

CI+

PWR+

PWR-

 

 

HD+ RES-

CI

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Drive

Reset

 

Power LED

 

 

Activity LED

Switch

Chassis Intrusion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Header

 

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/S4/S5

Off

S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

 

 

 

 

 

PW (Power Switch, Red):

 

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may con

figure the way to turn off your

system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information).

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.

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 the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

CI (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, 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.

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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High De

 

finition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Youmay con

nect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the mod-

ule 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:

 

 

Pin No.

De finition

Pin No.

De finition

9

1

1

MIC2_L

1

MIC

 

 

2

GND

2

GND

10

2

3

MIC2_R

3

MIC Power

4

-ACZ_DET

4

NC

 

 

5

LINE2_R

5

Line Out (R)

 

 

6

GND

6

NC

 

 

7

FAUDIO_JD

7

NC

 

 

8

No Pin

8

No Pin

 

 

9

LINE2_L

9

Line Out (L)

 

 

10

GND

10

NC

• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Con figuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channeludio." A

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 Chapter 5, "Con

figuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channeludio." A

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.

12)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 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 expansion card.

 

Pin No.

De finition

1

1

SPDIFO

 

2

GND

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13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 speci

fication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

 

 

Pin No.

De finition

 

 

1

Power (5V)

9

1

2

Power (5V)

3

USB DX-

10

2

 

 

4

USB DY-

 

 

5

USB DX+

 

 

6

USB DY+

 

 

7

GND

 

 

8

GND

 

 

9

No Pin

 

 

10

NC

14) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 speci fication 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.

 

 

Pin No.

De finition

Pin No.

De finition

 

 

1

VBUS

11

D2+

10

11

2

SSRX1-

12

D2-

3

SSRX1+

13

GND

 

 

 

 

4

GND

14

SSTX2+

 

 

5

SSTX1-

15

SSTX2-

 

 

6

SSTX1+

16

GND

 

 

7

GND

17

SSRX2+

1

20

8

D1-

18

SSRX2-

9

D1+

19

VBUS

 

 

 

 

10

NC

20

No Pin

• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

• 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.

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15) COMA (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

De finition

 

 

 

 

 

1

NDCD-

 

 

 

 

 

2

NSIN

9

 

 

 

1

3

NSOUT

10

 

 

 

2

4

NDTR-

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

NDSR-

 

 

 

 

 

7

NRTS-

 

 

 

 

 

8

NCTS-

 

 

 

 

 

9

NRI-

 

 

 

 

 

10

No Pin

16) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

 

19

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

 

De finition

Pin No.

 

De finition

1

 

LCLK

11

 

 

LAD0

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

 

LAD1

20

 

 

SUSCLK

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