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Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H User Manual

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GA-Z97M-D3H
GA-H97M-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z97MD3H-1001R
GA-Z97M-D3H GA-H97M-D3H
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Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
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 socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of SATA II connectors-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
BluetoothNo
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1000 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version)\\r Intel Rapid Start Technology\\r Intel Smart Connect Technology\\r Intel Smart Response Technology
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth225 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Motherboard Layout Overview

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling procedures before installing hardware.

Product Specifications

Installing the CPU

CPU Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safely installing the CPU and avoiding damage.

Installing the Memory

Memory Installation Precautions

Essential guidelines for safely installing memory modules.

Power Connector and Fan Header Details

SATA, Front Panel, and Chassis Intrusion

TPM, CMOS Clear, and Battery

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR_CMOS)

Instructions for clearing CMOS values and resetting BIOS.

BIOS Setup Introduction

Accessing the BIOS Setup

How to enter the BIOS Setup program during system startup.

M.I.T. (Memory Intelligent Tweaker)

Performance Upgrade Options

Predefined overclocking configurations for performance enhancement.

CPU Base Clock and Frequency Settings

Manual adjustment of CPU base clock and frequency.

Host/PCIe Clock Frequency

Controls system clock frequency affecting CPU, PCIe, and memory.

Advanced CPU Core Settings

CPU Upgrade and Clock Ratio

Options for setting CPU frequency and clock ratio.

Turbo Boost Technology Settings

Configuration for Intel Turbo Boost technology and related limits.

CPU Power Saving and Memory Features

CPU Power Saving Features (C-States, EIST)

Settings for Intel CPU power-saving technologies.

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)

Enables reading SPD data from XMP modules for enhanced performance.

System Memory Multiplier and Frequency

Adjusts memory multiplier and frequency for optimal performance.

Memory Timing and Voltage Settings

Memory Sub Timings and Voltage Settings

Allows detailed adjustment of memory timings and voltages.

Fan Speed Control

CPU Fan Speed Control

Configures fan speed for the CPU_FAN connector.

System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN)

Controls fan speeds for SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2, and SYS_FAN3 connectors.

BIOS Features Configuration

Boot Option Priorities

Specifies the boot sequence for operating systems and devices.

Advanced BIOS Features and OS Support

Intel CPU and Virtualization Technologies

Settings for Intel Execute Disable Bit, Virtualization, and TXT.

Boot Mode and Password Management

Boot Mode Selection (UEFI/Legacy)

Selects between UEFI and legacy boot modes for OS installation.

Administrator and User Passwords

Allows setting administrator and user passwords for BIOS access.

Peripheral Configuration

XHCI Mode for USB 3.0

Configures the xHCI controller mode for USB 3.0 devices.

Graphics, Storage, and Connectivity Settings

SATA Configuration and Mode Selection

Configures SATA controllers, including IDE, RAID, and AHCI modes.

Power Management Settings

System Power Control Options

AC BACK and Power On by Keyboard/Mouse

Settings for system behavior after AC power loss and keyboard/mouse wake-up.

ErP and Platform Power Management (ASPM)

Configures ErP mode for low power consumption and ASPM.

Save & Exit BIOS Settings

Save & Exit Setup Options

Options to save changes, exit without saving, or load defaults.

Appendix: Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Configuring SATA Controller Mode in BIOS

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

UEFI RAID Configuration Steps

Detailed steps for configuring RAID using UEFI interface.

Legacy RAID Configuration and OS Installation

Driver Installation Procedure

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