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Gigabyte GA-Q77M-D2H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Q77M-D2H
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GA-Q77M-D2H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Q77MD2H-1001R
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Gigabyte GA-Q77M-D2H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors-
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntelĀ® Q77 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/XP
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
Controller interface typeIntel Q77
PCI Express slots quantity3
PCI Express slots version3.0
PCI Express configurations1x1, 1x4, 1x16
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware.

Installing the CPU

CPU Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safe CPU installation.

CPU Socket Alignment

Visual guide to CPU socket and CPU alignment.

Installing the Memory

Memory Installation Guidelines

Precautions and steps for memory installation.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

How to configure memory for dual channel bandwidth.

Installing an Expansion Card

Expansion Card Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for installing expansion cards.

Back Panel Connectors

Internal Connectors Overview

Power Connector Details

Fan Headers and CMOS Battery

SATA Connectors and RAID Support

Front Panel Header (F_PANEL)

F_PANEL Pinout and Functions

Connects power switch, LEDs, and reset.

Audio and S/PDIF Output Headers

USB Headers for Front Panel

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

The BIOS Main Menu

M.I.T. (Memory Intelligent Tweaker)

M.I.T. Status and Frequency Settings

Overview of M.I.T. and frequency options.

CPU Frequency and Core Features

Settings for CPU frequency and core features.

CPU Turbo Boost and Ratio Settings

Controls Turbo Boost, ratios, power limits.

Memory Performance and XMP Profiles

XMP profiles and memory multiplier settings.

DRAM Timing Selectable Options

Configures memory timing methods.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Displays system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

CPU Core and Power Management Features

Settings for CPU cores, halt states, thermal monitor.

Advanced Memory Timing Settings

Detailed memory timing configurations.

DRAM Voltage and Interleaving Settings

Controls DDR voltage and channel/rank interleaving.

Performance Enhance Levels

Selects system performance levels (Normal, Turbo, Extreme).

Channel A/B Timing Settings

Detailed timing controls for memory channels.

CPU Fan Speed Control

Adjusts CPU fan speed based on temperature.

System Configuration

BIOS Features Configuration

Boot Order and Device Priorities

Configures boot sequence and device priorities.

CPU and System Features

CPUID, Execute Disable Bit, Virtualization.

Peripherals Configuration

LAN, SATA, and USB 3.0 Settings

Controls for LAN PXE, SATA controllers, and USB 3.0.

Power Management Settings

Save & Exit BIOS Settings

Save, Exit, and Load Defaults

Options to save changes, exit, or load defaults.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Steps to install chipset drivers from the driver disk.

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