Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5 TH User Manual

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z77XU5T-1001R

Jul. 6, 2012

Motherboard

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

Jul. 6, 2012

Motherboard

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

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Documentation Classications

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-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard Layout ..........................................................................7

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram ..............................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 14

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................14

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 17

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................17

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................18

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19

1-6 SettingupAMDCrossFireX™/NVIDIASLIConguration .............................. 20

1-7 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 21

1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs ........................................................... 24

1-9 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 26

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................. 37

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 38

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 41

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 53

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 54

2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 56

2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 61

2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 63

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................65

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 66

3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 66

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3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 67

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 67

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 68

3-7 New Program ................................................................................................. 68

Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................69

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .......................................................................................... 69

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 72

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............................................................72

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................75

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 76

4-4 Q-Share .......................................................................................................... 77

4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) .......................................................................... 78

4-6 Auto Green ..................................................................................................... 79

4-7 EZ Setup ........................................................................................................ 80

4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response ................................................................................81

4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start .........................................................................................82

4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect ...................................................................................83

Chapter 5 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 85

5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................... 85

5-1-1 ConguringIntelZ77SATAControllers ..................................................................85

5-1-2 ConguringMarvell88SE9172SATAController .....................................................93

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................99

5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput ............................................................. 108

5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio .................................................................108

5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/Out .................................................................................... 110

5-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording ...................................................................... 112

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................11 4

5-2-5 Creative Software Suite ........................................................................................11 5

5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 117

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................11 7

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................118

5-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 120

5-5 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................. 124

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Box Contents

5 GA-Z77X-UP5 TH motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 User's Manual 5 Quick Installation Guide 5 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables 5 I/O Shield 5 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 5 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 5 One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk,

and user's manual)

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. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

 eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R)

 S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-1*R)

 HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

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GA-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard Layout

CMOS_SW

DVI VGA

HDMI

R_USB30

USB_ESATA

USB30_LAN

MDP2

MDP1

AUDIO

CODEC

VIA VT6308

F_AUDIO

SYS_FAN3

VIA VL810

Intel DSL3510L

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

PCIEX8

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

PCI

PCIEX4

SPDIF_IN

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel GbE LAN

PLX PEX8605

LGA1155

mS ATA

Marvell 88SE9172

CPU_FAN

BAT

PCIe to PCI Bridge

CLR_CMOS

Intel® Z77

iTE Super I/O

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

MBIOS_LED BBIOS_LED

VIA VL810

F_USB30_2F_USB30_3

(Note)

Debug LED

DDR3_1

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

PW_SW

ATX

SYS_FAN2

F_USB30_1

ATX4P

SYS_FAN1

RST_SW

VCORE CPUVTT IMC VAXG CPUPLL

DDRVTT VDIMM PCHIO

SATA 3

1 0

SATA 2

3 2

SATA 2

5 4

SPDIF_O

F_1394

TPM

F_USB2

F_USB1

SYS_FAN4

F_PANEL

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 5.

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SW4

GSATA3

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

2 PCI Express x8

1 PCI Express x16

2 PCI Express x4+1 PCI Express x8

LGA1155

CPU

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

x16

Switch

PCI Express Bus

3 PCI Express x1

PLX PEX8605

PCI Express Bus

PCIe to PCI Bridge

PCI Bus

VIA VT6308

1 IEEE 1394a

1 PCI

x16

LAN

RJ45

Intel GbE

LAN

2 USB 3.0/2.0

6 USB 2.0/1.1

Dual BIOS

x16

2 SATA 6Gb/s

Marvell

88SE9172

CODEC

MIC

Line Out

Line In

DMI 2.0

Intel® Z77

S/PDIF In

S/PDIF Out

FDI

PCI Express Bus

Switch

Intel

DSL3510L

HDMI

D-Sub

Switch

VIA VL810

Hub

VIA VL810

Hub

LPC Bus

Thunderbolt (MDP2)

Thunderbolt (MDP1)

2 SATA 6Gb/s

3 SATA 3Gb/s

1 SATA 3Gb/s

1 mSATA

4 USB 3.0/2.0

iTE

Super

I/O

DVI-D

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer

to"1-2ProductSpecications."

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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 rst 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ed computer technician.

Hardware Installation

1-2 ProductSpecications

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 Express Chipset

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

Onboard Graphics

Audio  Realtek ALC898 codec

LAN  1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* 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  Support for non-ECC memory modules  Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules

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

modules.)

 Integrated Graphics Processor:

- 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. * Simultaneous output for DVI-D and the MDP2 Thunderbolt port is not supported.

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

 Intel DSL3510L chip:

- 2 Thunderbolt ports (MDP1/MDP2) support for Mini-DisplayPort and Thunderbolt monitor(s), and supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.

* When a monitor connected to the DVI-D port, the MDP2 Thunderbolt port can support

Thunderbolt storage device(s) only.

* Due to PC architecture I/O resources limitation, the amount of the Thunderbolt devices

can be used is dependent on the quantity of PCI Express and PCI devices be installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors", and Chapter 2, "Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt" for more information.)

 Support for X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity® and EAX® Advanced HD™ 5.0 technologies  High Denition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel  Support for S/PDIF In/Out

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)

* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot

is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

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

* The PCIEX4 slot is available only when an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU is installed.

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX8 and PCIEX16 slots. When the

PCIEX4 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode and the PCIEX8 will operate at up to x4 mode.

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Expansion Slots (The PCIEX16, PCIEX8, and PCIEX4 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

* Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card

compatibility.

 3 x PCI Express x1 slots

(All PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics Technology

 Support for AMD CrossFireX™ / NVIDIA SLI technology

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 2~5) 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.

 Marvell 88SE9172 chip:

- 1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector (GSATA3 8) supporting up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s device

- 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s device

- Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1

USB  Chipset:

- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers)

- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

 Chipset + 2 VIA VL810 Hubs:

- Up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

* In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports and VIA VL810 HUB can support up to USB 2.0

* Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0/1.1

transfer speed.

port(s) before the Intel USB 3.0 controller driver is installed.

IEEE 1394  VIA VT6308 chip:

- Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal IEEE 1394a header)

Thunderbolt  Intel DSL3510L chip:

- 2 Thunderbolt ports on the back panel Internal Connectors

 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x PCIe power connector  3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x mSATA connector

Hardware Installation

Internal Connectors

 1 x CPU fan header  4 x system fan headers  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  1 x S/PDIF In header  3 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x IEEE 1394a port  1 x Clear CMOS jumper  1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header  1 x power button  1 x reset button  1 x Clear CMOS button  1 x BIOS switch button

 Voltage Measurement Points Back Panel Connectors

 1 x D-Sub port

 1 x DVI-D port

 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

 1 x HDMI port

 2 x Thunderbolt ports

 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector

 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

 2 x USB 2.0/1.0 ports

 1 x IEEE 1394a port

 1 x RJ-45 port

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

Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller  iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware Monitor

 System voltage detection

 CPU/System temperature detection

 CPU/System fan speed detection

 CPU overheating warning

 CPU/System fan fail warning

 CPU/System fan speed control

* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the

CPU/system cooler you install.

BIOS  2 x 64 Mbit ash

 Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS

 Support for DualBIOS™

 PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a

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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 Software

 Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

 Intel® Rapid Start Technology

 Intel® Smart Connect Technology

 Intel® Smart Response Technology

 LucidLogix Virtu MVP

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

the back panel.

Operating System

 Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/XP

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.

* Please visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique

Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

Hardware Installation

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

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

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended

that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the

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

specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment KeyAlignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Notch

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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: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down

and away from the socket with your nger. Then

completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold

your index nger down on the rear grip of the

socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw.

Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

Hardware Installation

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

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Push Pin

The Top

of Female

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.

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.

Step 6:

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

motherboard.

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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guration

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

memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling

Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

 Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4  Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

 Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table

Two Modules - - 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_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_4

DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

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. For optimum performance, when enabling

Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

Hardware Installation

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 t 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 ngers 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: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

Hardware Installation

1-6 SettingupAMDCrossFireX™/NVIDIASLIConguration

A. System Requirements

- Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system

- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver

- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

- CrossFireX

- A power supply with sufcient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI

Express x16 slots.

(Note)

/SLI bridge connector

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFireX

Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

(Note)

/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver

C-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Conguration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is selected. Then click Apply.

C-2. To Enable SLI Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx Conguration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.

(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information

about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology.

• When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power

cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability.

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

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

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

HDMI Port

HDMI (High-Denition 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.

(Note 1)

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

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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.

Hardware Installation

DualDisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:

This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and Thunderbolt. Dual monitor

congurations are supported in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or

POST process.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB 2.0/1.1 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

eSATA 6Gb/s Connector

This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s specication. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

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/

Speed LED

Activity LED

LAN Port

Thunderbolt Port

Use this port for Thunderbolt devices or Mini-DisplayPort monitors. Thunderbolt device connectivity is dependent on PC I/O resources availability. Each Thunderbolt port can be daisy chain around 3 Thunderbolt

devices. If you need to connect more Thunderbolt devices, adjust Reserved IO for Thunderbolt under Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS Setup. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt"

for more information.) This motherboard built-in 2 Thunderbolt ports and support up to 2 DisplayPort monitors. 2 DisplayPort monitors daisy chain in the same port must separate by one Thunderbolt device. The maximum supported resolution is 2560x1600, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the

DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. For example, in Windows 7,

go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as the default playback device. Refer to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for

the conguration dialog box.)

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

(Note 2)

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data transmission or receiving is occurring

(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and the MDP2 Thunderbolt port is not supported. When a monitor

connected to the DVI-D port, the MDP2 Thunderbolt port can support Thunderbolt storage device(s) only.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

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

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.

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guration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

The audio jacks can be recongured to perform different functions via the audio software. If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones 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guration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Hardware Installation

1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs

BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators

The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.

BIOS Switch:

SW4

1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS)

3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS)

BIOS LED Indicators:

MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active)

Quick Buttons

This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the CMOS values

(e.g. date information and BIOS conguration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.

PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button

• 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gure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

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Voltage Measurement Points

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB)

BIOS_PH (GA-IVB)

SMB_CPT (GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB)

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

DIP

123

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

Users can use a multimeter to measure component voltages, including VCORE, CPU VTT, IMC, VAXG, CPUPLL,

DDRVTT, VDIMM, and PCHIO. You can employ following way to measure component voltages.

VCORE

Pin 1

CPUVTT

Pin 1

IMC

Pin 1

VAXG

Pin 1

CPUPLL

Pin 1

DDRVTT

Pin 1

VDIMM

Pin 1

PCHIO

Pin 1

Steps: Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2 (ground).

Pin No. Denition

1 Power

2 GND

Hardware Installation

1-9 Internal Connectors

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) ATX4P

4) CPU_FAN

5) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4

6) SATA3 0/1

7) SATA2 2/3/4/5

8) GSATA3 8

9) mSATA

10) F_PANEL

1015

11) F_AUDIO

12) SPDIF_IN

13) SPDIF_O

14) F_1394

15) F_USB1/F_USB2

16) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2/F_USB30_3

17) TPM

18) BAT

19) CLR_CMOS

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

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst 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_2X4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

7 +12V

8 +12V

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

ATX

814

ATX_12V_2X4

ATX:

2412

131

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 -5V

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX)

Hardware Installation

DEBUG PORT

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

BIOS Switcher (SW4)

DEBUG PORT

3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector)

The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more

graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable(s) from the power

supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability.

Pin No. Denition

1 NC

2 NC

3 NC

4 GND

5 GND

GND

7 VCC

8 VCC

9 VCC

GND

11 GND

12 GND

13 +12V

14 +12V

15 +12V

4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (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:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 VCC

SYS_FAN4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Reserve

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2/3:

SYS_FAN4

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

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 conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

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G.QBOFM

6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset)

G.QBOFM

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA3 0/1 connectors 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guring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions

on conguring a RAID array.

SATA 3

7 1

1 0

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z77 Chipset)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring

a RAID array.

SATA 2

5 3 4 2

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration 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guration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

• A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.

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

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

Hardware Installation

SMB_CPT

(GA-IVB)

CLR_CMOSCIDIS_ME

GP15_CPT

(GA-IVB)

XDP_CPU

XDP_PCH

(GA-IVB)

8) GSATA3 8 (SATA 6Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip)

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

The SATA connector conforms to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip

supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

GSATA3

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives.

9) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z77 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 unavailable.

mS ATA

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