Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H User manual

GA-Z77X-UD3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z77XU3H-1002R

Motherboard
GA-Z77X-UD3H
Mar. 16, 2012
Mar. 16, 2012
Motherboard
GA-Z77X-UD3H

Copyright
© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmit-
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of
documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Layout.............................................................................7
GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specications................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration.............................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors................................................................................. 20
1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs......................................................... 22
1-9 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................33
2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 34
2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 35
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 37
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 48
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 49
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 51
2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 56
2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................59
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers............................................................................... 59
3-2 Application Software...................................................................................... 60
3-3 Technical Manuals......................................................................................... 60
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 61
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 61

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3-6 Download Center........................................................................................... 62
3-7 New Program................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................63
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 63
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 66
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.......................................................... 66
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility........................................................... 69
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 70
4-4 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 71
4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D).......................................................................... 72
4-6 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 73
4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology ......................................................................... 74
4-8 Intel Smart Connect Technology ................................................................... 76
4-9 Intel Smart Response.................................................................................... 78
Chapter 5 Appendix......................................................................................................81
5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s).................................................................... 81
5-1-1 Conguring Intel Z77 SATA Controllers ................................................................81
5-1-2 Conguring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers................................................ 89
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System............................ 95
5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output ............................................................ 104
5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio................................................................104
5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out...................................................................................... 106
5-2-3 Conguring Microphone Recording.....................................................................107
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ..................................................................................109
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................110
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................110
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................. 111
5-4 Debug LED Codes........................................................................................113
5-5 Regulatory Statements.................................................................................117

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Box Contents
GA-Z77X-UD3H motherboard
5
Motherboard driver disk
5
User's Manual
5
Quick Installation Guide
5
Four SATA 6Gb/s cables
5
I/O Shield
5
One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5
One GC-WB150D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk,
5
and user's manual)j
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Only for GA-Z77X-UD3H
j

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GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Layout
KB_USB3 CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX8
DDR3_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
BAT
F_PANEL
Intel®Z77
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
SPDIF_O F_USB2
LGA1155
USB3_ESATA
DVI VGA
USB30_LAN
PCI
F_USB30
PCIEX1_2
iTE
Super I/O
TPM F_USB1
F_USB3
DP_HDMI_SPDIF
SYS_FAN2
VIA
VL800
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
Atheros
GbE LAN
PCIEX4
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN3
SATA2
SATA3
mSATA
ATX4P1
PCIEX1_3
CODEC
SW4
Debug LED (Note)
SYS_FAN1
3 2
5 4
1 0
PW_SW
RST_SW
CMOS_SW
VCORE
CPUVTT
VSA
CPUPLL
VDIMM
DDRVTT
PCHIO
Marvell
88SE9172
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 5.
MBIOS_LED
BBIOS_LED
GA-Z77X-UD3H

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GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram
LGA1155
CPU
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
2 SATA 6Gb/s
Dual BIOS
6 USB 2.0/1.1
Dual Channel Memory
LPC Bus
x1
4 USB 3.0/2.0
VIA
VL800
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
3 PCI Express x1
x1
2 SATA 6Gb/s
x1
Marvell
88SE9172
x4
DMI 2.0
FDI
3 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
x1
LAN
RJ45
Atheros
GbE LAN
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
Switch
x8
x16
1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8
or
Switch
or
1 PCI Express x4
1 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
x1
PCIe to PCI Bridge
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
4 USB 3.0/2.0
D-Sub
PS/2 KB/Mouse
iTE
Super I/O
DisplayPort
DVI-D
HDMI
1 SATA 3Gb/s
1 mSATA
or
Intel®Z77
Switch
DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications."

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.•
Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty•
sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before•
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make•
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.•
It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic•
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an•
electrostatic shielding container.
Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply•
has been turned off.
Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to•
the local voltage standard.
Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware•
components are connected.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the•
motherboard circuit or its components.
Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or•
within the computer casing.
Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.•
Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.•
Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system•
components as well as physical harm to the user.
If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the•
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications
CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/
Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/Intel®Celeron®processors
in the LGA1155 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®Z77 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Chipset:
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
Audio VIA VT2021 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
* To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an Intel 22nm (Ivy Bridge) CPU.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with all PCI Express x1 slots. All PCI Express x1
slots will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI
is enabled.

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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/SATA3 1) supporting up to 2 SATA
6Gb/s devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2~5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s
devices
- 1 x mSATA connector
* The SATA2 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is
installed with a solid state drive.
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the
system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being
connected.
Marvell 88SE9172 chip:
- 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA
6Gb/s devices
- Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1
USB Chipset:
- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
* In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.
- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (available through the internal USB headers)
VIA VL800 chip:
- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
* Due to a Windows 7 limitation, please connect your USB device(s) to the Intel controlled
USB port(s) (located below the RJ-45 LAN port) before the VIA USB 3.0 controller
driver is installed.
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x PCIe power connector
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x mSATA connector
1 x CPU fan header
4 x fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Voltage Measurement Points
1 x BIOS Switch

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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out,
Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out)
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the
CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Q-Share
Support for3D Power
Bundled
Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel®Rapid Start Technology
Intel®Smart Connect Technology
Intel®Smart Response Technology
LucidLogix Virtu MVP
* Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on
the back panel.
Operating
System Support for Microsoft®Windows 7/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.•
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the•
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may•
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.•
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage•
of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Notch
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
Notch
LGA1155 CPU
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your nger. Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align
the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys)
and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.
Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one hand
to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly
replace the load plate. When replacing the load
plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is
under the shoulder screw.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.
Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold
your index nger down on the rear grip of the
socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the
front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and
then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket
contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always
replace the protective socket cover when the CPU
is not installed.)

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
push pin. Check that the Male and Female push
pins are joined closely.
(Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for
instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as
the picture above shows, the installation is
complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the
push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove
the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same•
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the•
memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.•
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling
Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory2.
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling
Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1
and DDR3_2 sockets.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not
compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips
at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the
socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers on
the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it
vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came•
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an•
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back1.
panel.
Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.2.
Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.3.
Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.4.
After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).5.
Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your6.
expansion card(s).
Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.7.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
Installing a Graphics Card:•
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
Removing the Card:•
Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull
the card straight up from the slot.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go
to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx
Conguration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is
enabled.
A. System Requirements
Windows 7, XP operating system-
A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver-
Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver-
CrossFireX-(Note)/SLI bridge connectors
A power supply with sufcient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the -
power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the
PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the
cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
C. Conguring the Graphics Card Driver
C-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the
Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX
Congurations and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™check box is
selected and click Apply.
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on
your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards•
and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information
about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology.
When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power•
cable(s) from the power supply to the ATX4P1 connector to ensure system stability.

- 20 -Hardware Installation
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your •
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent•
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specicationand supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
HDMI Port
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting
uncompressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and
DTS HDMaster Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can
use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200,
but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) DisplayAudio to the
default playback device.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from
Windows 7.)
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub
connection by adapter.