Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5 TH User Manual

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z77XU5T-1001R

Motherboard

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

Jul. 6, 2012

Motherboard

GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

Jul. 6, 2012

Copyright

© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

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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-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 Specifications....................................................................................		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 Configuration......................................................................		17
	1-4-2	Installing a Memory.................................................................................................	18
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................			19
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration...............................			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	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).....................................................................		85
	5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers...................................................................		85
	5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller.....................................................		93
	5-1-3 ................................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System		99
5-2 Configuring ..............................................................Audio Input and Output			108
	5-2-1 .................................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	108
	5-2-2 ....................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF In/Out	110
	5-2-3 .......................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	112
	5-2-4 ....................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		114
	5-2-5 ........................................................................................	Creative Software Suite	115
5-3	Troubleshooting............................................................................................		117
	5-3-1 ................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	117
	5-3-2 ...................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	118
5-4	Debug ........................................................................................LED Codes		120
5-5	Regulatory .................................................................................Statements		124

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Box Contents

55 GA-Z77X-UP5 TH motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables

55 I/O Shield

55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

55 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports

55 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

	SYS_FAN3	CPU_FAN
DVI VGA	ATX_12V_2X4		_SW
			PW
		LGA1155
HDMI
R_USB30
USB_ESATA			FAN2
USB30_LAN	VL810
	VIA
			SYS
MDP2	Intel
MDP1
	DSL3510L		LED (Note)
AUDIO	Intel		Debug
	GbE LAN	mSATA
	PCIEX1_1		1
	PCIEX16	DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1	F_USB30

RST_SW

VCORE

CPUVTT

IMC

VAXG

CPUPLL

DDRVTT

VDIMM PCHIO

ATX

	PCIEX1_2
	CODEC	PLX
	PCIEX1_3		Marvell
		PEX8605
			88SE9172
	PCIEX8

PCI GA-Z77X-UP5 TH

VIA

VT6308

PCIEX4

F_AUDIO SPDIF_IN

BAT	M_BIOS	ATX4P
Intel® Z77
	B_BIOS	SATA3
		1	0

				MBIOS_LED	SATA2
				BBIOS_LED	3 2
	PCIe to PCI	iTE			SATA2
				VIA	5	4
	Bridge	Super I/O
				VL810
	CLR_CMOS		F_USB30_3 F_USB30_2		FAN1
					SYS

SPDIF

_O

F_

USB1

F_PANEL

GSATA3 8

F_1394

TPM

F_USB2

SYS_FAN4

SW4

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

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GA-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard Block Diagram

2 PCI Express x8
1 PCI Express x16	2 PCI Express x4+1 PCI Express x8	CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

	PCIe CLK	or		or
	(100 MHz)
		x16	x16	x16
			Switch

PCI Express Bus

3 PCI Express x1

LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s

RJ45

PLX PEX8605

Intel

GbE

Marvell

LAN

88SE9172

x1

x1

x1

PCI Express Bus

2 USB 3.0/2.0

PCIe CLK

x1

(100 MHz)

PCIe to PCI Bridge

PCI Bus

6 USB 2.0/1.1

VIA VT6308

1 IEEE

Dual BIOS

PCI CLK

1394a

CODEC

(33 MHz)

Out Out

MIC Line Out Line In

S/PDIF Out

1 PCI

Speaker Speaker

Surround

Center/Subwoofer

DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz

LGA1155 Dual Channel Memory

CPU

DMI2.0	FDI	Switch		DVI-D
				or
		Intel		Thunderbolt (MDP2)
		DSL3510L		Thunderbolt (MDP1)
		x4
		PCI Express Bus
Intel® Z77		HDMI
		D-Sub
		2 SATA 6Gb/s
			3 SATA 3Gb/s
		Switch	1 SATA 3Gb/s
			or
			1 mSATA
				4 USB 3.0/2.0
		VIA VL810
		Hub		4 USB 3.0/2.0
		VIA VL810
		Hub
		LPC Bus	iTE
			Super
S/PDIF In			I/O

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

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

•• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

•• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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Hardware Installation

1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU	Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
		Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
		in the 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
		* 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 modulesSupport for non-ECC memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

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

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.
			* 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.)
Audio		Realtek ALC898 codec
	Support for X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity® and EAX® Advanced HD™ 5.0 technologies
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for S/PDIF In/Out
LAN		1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
			* 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		Support for AMD CrossFireX™ / NVIDIA SLI technology
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 transfer speed.

*Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0/1.1 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 connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x PCIe power connector3 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x mSATA connector

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Internal

Connectors

1 x CPU fan header

4 x system fan headers1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x S/PDIF In header

3 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x IEEE 1394a port

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header1 x power button

1 x reset button

1 x Clear CMOS button1 x BIOS switch button

Voltage Measurement Points

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x D-Sub port1 x DVI-D port

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

1 x HDMI port

2 x Thunderbolt ports

1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.0 ports1 x IEEE 1394a port1 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 detectionCPU/System fan speed detectionCPU overheating warning

CPU/System fan fail warningCPU/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

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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		Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software		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	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.

*Please visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

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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 specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
		standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
		specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
		card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

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:

Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger. Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.

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

Step 5:

Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

Step 2:

Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 4:

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

NOTE:

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

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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.)

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.

						Male
Direction of						Push Pin
the Arrow Sign						The Top
on the Male
						of Female
Push Pin
						Push Pin
						Female
						Push Pin

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 Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling

Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

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

Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations 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. 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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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

ADDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The 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.

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration

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 (Note)/SLI bridge connector

-- A power supply with sufficient 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.

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:

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

C. Configuring 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™

Configuration 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 Configuration 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 (Note 1)

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

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

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

HDMI Port

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals.The HDMI port is HDCPcompliant and supports DolbyTrueHD 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 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

•• 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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Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:

This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and Thunderbolt. Dual monitor configurations 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 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

eSATA 6Gb/s Connector

This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s specification. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATAport multiplier.The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring 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/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

On

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

Thunderbolt Port (Note 2)

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 configuration dialog box.)

(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 configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

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 configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

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

The audio jacks can be reconfigured 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 configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."

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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 configuration) 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 configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

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Voltage Measurement Points

Userscanuseamultimetertomeasurecomponentvoltages,includingVCORE,CPUVTT,IMC,VAXG,CPUPLL,

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

		VCORE
	Pin 1
		CPUVTT		Pin No.	Definition
	Pin 1			1	Power
		IMC		2	GND
	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).

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1-9 Internal Connectors

5			4

1

						5
9						2
						16
18						10
						6
						7
						5
13						19
11 1314	17	15	5	10	8	16

1)	ATX_12V_2X4	11)	F_AUDIO
2)	ATX	12)	SPDIF_IN
3)	ATX4P	13)	SPDIF_O
4)	CPU_FAN	14)	F_1394
5)	SYS_FAN1/2/3/4	15)	F_USB1/F_USB2
6)	SATA3 0/1	16)	F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2/F_USB30_3
7)	SATA2 2/3/4/5	17)	TPM
8)	GSATA3 8	18)	BAT
9)	mSATA	19)	CLR_CMOS
10)	F_PANEL

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

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

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.

12 24

1

13

ATX

				ATX_12V_2X4:
		8	4	Pin No.	Definition
				1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				3	GND
				4	GND
		5	1	5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
	ATX_12V_2X4			6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				7	+12V
				8	+12V
	ATX:
	Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
	1	3.3V		13	3.3V
	2	3.3V		14	-12V
	3	GND		15	GND
	4	+5V		16	PS_ON (soft On/Off)
	5	GND		17	GND
	6	+5V		18	GND
	7	GND		19	GND
	8	Power Good		20	-5V
	9	5VSB (stand by +5V)		21	+5V
	10	+12V		22	+5V
	11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin		23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
		ATX)
	12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin		24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin
		ATX)			ATX)

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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.	Definition
		1	NC
		2	NC
	1	3	NC
		4	GND
		5	GND
	15	6	GND
		7	VCC
		8	VCC
		9	VCC
		10	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.	Definition
						1	1	GND
							2	+12V /Speed Control
	CPU_FAN
							3	Sense
							4	Speed Control

		1	SYS_FAN1:
			Pin No.	Definition
	SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2
			1	GND
	1
		1	2	+12V /Speed Control
			3	Sense
		SYS_FAN4
	SYS_FAN3		4	VCC

SYS_FAN2/3:

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	+12V
3	Sense
4	Speed Control

SYS_FAN4:

Pin No. Definition

1GND

2+12V

3Sense

4Reserve

•• 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.

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA3 0/1 connectors 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, "Configuring SATAHard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

														SATA3			Pin No.	Definition
																	1	GND
							7							1
																	2	TXP
															1
							7							1
															0		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, "Configuring SATAHard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

											SATA2					Pin No.	Definition
						7						1				1	GND
													5	3
																2	TXP
						7						1	4	2
																3	TXN
																4	GND
																5	RXN
																6	RXP
																7	GND

•• ARAID 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.

•• ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

•• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

(Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

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

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, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

																				Pin No.	Definition
						1														1	GND
																			7
																				2	TXP
														GSATA3		8				3	TXN
																				4	GND
																				5	RXN
																				6	RXP
																				7	GND

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration 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.

mSATA

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