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Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3
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GA-Z87-HD3
GA-H87-HD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z87HD3-1002R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 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 speeds1333, 1600 MHz
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Supported processor socketsLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
HDMI version1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntelĀ® Z87
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA, SATA II, SATA III
Graphics cardHD Graphics
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x16
Cables includedSATA
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth225 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the central processing unit and its cooler.

Installing the Memory

Guide on how to properly install RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Identification and purpose of internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Startup Screen and Function Keys

Overview of the BIOS startup screen and keyboard shortcuts for navigation.

The Main Menu and BIOS Navigation

Explanation of the main BIOS interface and key functions for setup.

MIT (Memory Intelligent Tweaker) Settings

Advanced settings for CPU, memory frequency, voltage, and system monitoring.

Peripherals Configuration

Settings for onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and audio.

Power Management Settings

Options to configure system power saving features and wake-up events.

Save & Exit BIOS Settings

Procedures for saving configuration changes, loading defaults, and exiting BIOS.

Storage and RAID Configuration

Configuring SATA Controllers

Steps to set SATA controller mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID) in BIOS.

UEFI RAID Configuration

Guide for setting up RAID arrays using the UEFI interface.

Installing SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and OS

Steps to install necessary drivers and the operating system for RAID/AHCI.

Drivers and Software Installation

Chipset Drivers Installation

Guide to installing essential chipset drivers using the Xpress Install utility.

BIOS Update Utilities (Q-Flash & @BIOS)

Instructions for updating the system BIOS using GIGABYTE's tools.

APP Center and Utilities

Overview of the APP Center and its utilities for system tuning.

Appendix and Support

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide to setting up audio jacks for different channel configurations and microphone input.

Troubleshooting Procedures

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and solve common system startup problems.

Contact Us

Contact information for GIGABYTE support worldwide.

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