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Gigabyte GA-Z77P-D3 - User Manual

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GA-Z77P-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77PD3-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z77P-D3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
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
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
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
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z77
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Cables includedSATA
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x16+1x4
Graphics cardHD Graphics
OpenGL version3.2
DirectX version11
Maximum graphics card memory1696 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
LAN controller-
Wi-Fi standardsNot supported
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth215 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

European Declaration of Conformity

Lists standards for EMC directives (EN 55011, EN 61000-3-2, etc.) and LVD directives.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and 15.109.

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines prior to installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's CPU, chipset, memory, expansion slots, and I/O.

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and CPU cooler on the motherboard.

Memory Installation

Instructions for installing DDR3 memory modules and configuring dual-channel memory.

Expansion Card Installation

Procedure for installing expansion cards into PCI Express or PCI slots on the motherboard.

Back Panel Connectors

Explains the function and connection of various ports on the motherboard's back panel.

Internal Connectors

Details the location and function of internal connectors on the motherboard for system components.

BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Details the GIGABYTE logo startup screen and function keys for BIOS access.

The Main Menu

Overview of the 3D BIOS screen and the main BIOS setup menu interface.

M.I.T.

Section for system tuning, including CPU/memory frequency, timings, and voltage settings.

System Configuration

Information on CPU, motherboard model, BIOS version, system language, date, and time.

BIOS Features

Configuration of boot order, CPU features, and device boot priorities.

Peripherals Configuration

Settings for integrated peripherals like SATA, USB, LAN, and Audio controllers.

Power Management

Options for AC BACK, Power On By Keyboard, Resume by Alarm, and ErP power saving.

Save & Exit

Procedures for saving changes, loading defaults, and exiting the BIOS Setup utility.

Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing chipset drivers using the Xpress Install utility from the driver disk.

Application Software

Lists and describes bundled GIGABYTE utilities and free software available for installation.

Technical Manuals

Provides content descriptions for the driver disk, listing included software and drivers.

Contact Information

Information on contacting GIGABYTE headquarters and branch offices, with website links.

System Information

Displays basic system information such as motherboard name, BIOS version, and CPU.

Download Center

Links to the GIGABYTE website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

New Program

Provides quick links to GIGABYTE's recently developed utilities for installation.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration to PATA/SATA hard drives.

BIOS Update Utilities

Explains GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities for updating the motherboard BIOS.

Q-Share

Tool for sharing data with other computers on the same network using LAN connection.

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility to quickly configure RAID-ready systems and enhance drive read/write performance.

Auto Green

Tool to enable system power savings using a Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key.

Intel Rapid Start Technology

Technology to accelerate system performance by using an SSD as a store partition for hibernation.

Intel Smart Connect Technology

Allows automatic program updates via the internet while the system is suspended (sleeping).

Intel Smart Response

Technology to accelerate system storage by using an SSD as a cache device for a conventional SATA disk.

Appendix

SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Guide to configuring SATA hard drives, including RAID levels, controllers, and drivers.

Audio Input and Output Configuration

Instructions for configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, S/PDIF out, and microphone recording.

Troubleshooting

Common troubleshooting steps, FAQs, and procedures for resolving system startup issues.

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