GA-H77M-HD3User's ManualRev. 100112ME-H77MHD3-1001R
- 10 -Hardware Installation1-2 ProductSpecicationsCPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processo
Appendix- 100 - • GIGABYTE Global Service SystemTo submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to:http://ggts.gigabyte
- 11 -Hardware InstallationUSB Chipset: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB heade
- 12 -Hardware InstallationUnique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune* Available
- 13 -Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that t
- 14 -Hardware InstallationB. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 1:Gently press the CPU socket
- 15 -Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The followi
- 16 -Hardware Installation1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the mother
- 17 -Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a MemoryBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord f
- 18 -Hardware Installation1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure t
- 19 -Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel ConnectorsUSB 2.0/1.1 PortTheUSBport supports theUSB2.0/1.1specication. Use thisportforUSB de
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- 20 -Hardware InstallationActivity LEDConnection/Speed LEDLAN PortActivity LED:Connection/Speed LED:State DescriptionOrange 1 Gbps data rateGreen 10
- 21 -Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices ar
- 22 -Hardware Installation1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the powe
- 23 -Hardware Installation • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result
- 24 -Hardware Installation7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel H77 Chipset) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s stand
- 25 -Hardware InstallationThe front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED
- 26 -Hardware Installation9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'9
- 27 -Hardware InstallationPrior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
- 28 -Hardware Installation14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) UsethisjumpertocleartheCMOSvalues(e.g.dateinformationandBIOScongurations)
- 29 -BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions inc
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BIOS Setup- 30 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.Function Keys:<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
- 31 -BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuA. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move
BIOS Setup- 32 -BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. Usethismenutoconguretheclock,frequency,andvoltagesofyourCPUandmemory,etc.Orcheckthesyst
- 33 -BIOS Setup2-3 M.I.T.Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent onyouroverallsystemcon
BIOS Setup- 34 - ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings &
- 35 -BIOS Setup(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' uniqu
BIOS Setup- 36 - & CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in s
- 37 -BIOS Setup ` Advanced Memory Settings(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. &am
BIOS Setup- 38 -This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screensarecongurableonlyw
- 39 -BIOS Setup ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
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BIOS Setup- 40 - & CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan co
- 41 -BIOS Setup ` Miscellaneous Settings & PEGGen3SlotConguration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Ge
BIOS Setup- 42 -2-4 SystemThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used
- 43 -BIOS Setup2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.Forexample,youcanset
BIOS Setup- 44 - & Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,such
- 45 -BIOS Setup & Next Boot After AC Power Loss Normal Boot Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Fast Boot
BIOS Setup- 46 - & Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device contro
- 47 -BIOS Setup2-6 Peripherals & SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) & SATA Mode Sele
BIOS Setup- 48 - & XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the xHCI controller before booting to OS. (Default) Disabled
- 49 -BIOS Setup & Init Display First SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIgraphicscard,PCIExpressgraph
- 5 -Chapter 4 Unique Features ...594-1 BIOS Update Utilitie
BIOS Setup- 50 - & Device Mode ThisitemiscongurableonlywhenParallelPortissettoEnabled.Itallowsyoutoselectanoperatingmode for
- 51 -BIOS Setup2-7 Power Management & Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enab
BIOS Setup- 52 - & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to i
- 53 -BIOS Setup2-8 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS
BIOS Setup- 54 -
- 55 -Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers Installation • Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperatings
Drivers Installation- 56 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software
- 57 -Drivers Installation3-4 ContactForthedetailedcontactinformationoftheGIGABYTETaiwanheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces,clickthe URL
Drivers Installation- 58 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE w
- 59 -Unique Features4-1 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @
- 6 -Box Contents ; GA-H77M-HD3 motherboard ; Motherboard driver disk ; User's Manual ; Quick Installation Guide ; Two SATA 6Gb/s cables ; I/O Sh
Unique Features- 60 -B. Updating the BIOSIn the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS,
- 61 -Unique FeaturesStep 4:During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen an
Unique Features- 62 -4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and S
- 63 -Unique Features4-2 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE'sEasyTune6 isasimpleandeasy-to-use interfacethatallowsusersto ne-tunetheirsystemset
Unique Features- 64 -4-3 Q-ShareQ-Shareisaneasyandconvenientdatasharingtool.AfterconguringyourLANconnectionsettingsandQ-Share,you ar
- 65 -Unique Features4-4 Smart Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagestor
Unique Features- 66 -Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only):Steps:1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.2. Sel
- 67 -Unique Features4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1),userscanquicklycongureaRAID-ready system
Unique Features- 68 -4-6 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Blu
- 69 -Unique Features4-7 EZ SetupEZ Setup consists of the EZ Smart Response (Note), EZ Rapid Start, and EZ Smart Connect utilities. The EZ Setupappl
- 7 -GA-H77M-HD3 Motherboard LayoutKB_MS_USBATX_12V_2X4ATXAUDIOB_BIOSBATIntel® H77CLR_CMOSCPU_FANM_BIOSPCIEX16PCIEX1_1F_USB2LGA1155GA-H77M-HD3DVIR_USB
Unique Features- 70 -4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart ResponseA. System Requirements1. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1)2
- 71 -Unique Features4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid StartA. System Requirements1. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. Windows 7 with SP
Unique Features- 72 -4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart ConnectA. System Requirements1. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. Windows 7 wit
- 73 -AppendixChapter 5 Appendix(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.(Note 2) Required when the S
Appendix- 74 -Step 2:Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your mothe
- 75 -AppendixC. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want t
Appendix- 76 -Step 3:After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under
- 77 -AppendixStep 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creating the RAI
Appendix- 78 -Recovery Volume OptionsIntel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system opera
- 79 -AppendixStep 3:Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the hard drive you want to use for
- 8 -GA-H77M-HD3 Motherboard Block DiagramLGA1155 CPUIntel® H77PCI Express BusCPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)PCIe CLK (100 MHz)Dual Channel Memory1 PCI Express x
Appendix- 80 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUME MENU sect
- 81 -Appendix5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating s
Appendix- 82 -Step 2:Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <Enter>. Then a controller menu similar to that in Fi
- 83 -AppendixStep 2:Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press <Enter>. The following screen appears, indicating t
Appendix- 84 - • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating SystemWhile in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the
- 85 -Appendix • Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only)When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on
Appendix- 86 -5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudioThe motherboard provides five audio jacks on the back p
- 87 -AppendixStep 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to
Appendix- 88 -5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOutThe S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio qua
- 89 -Appendix5-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecordingStep 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pin
- 9 -Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
Appendix- 90 -Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to b
- 91 -AppendixStep 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Soun
Appendix- 92 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked QuestionsTo read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ
- 93 -Appendix5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve
Appendix- 94 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support &am
- 95 -AppendixRegulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must n
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- 99 -AppendixContact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,New Taipei City 231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-40
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