Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 User manual

GA-Z77X-UP7
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z77XUP7-1001R

Motherboard
GA-Z77X-UP7
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2012
Motherboard GA-Z77X-UP7

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Documentation Classications
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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-UP7 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................7
GA-Z77X-UP7 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 Installing the eSATA Bracket .......................................................................... 20
1-8 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 21
1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs........................................................... 24
1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 27
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................37
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 38
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 41
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 53
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 54
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 57
2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 62
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................65
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 66
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 66
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 67
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 67

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3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 68
3-7 New Program ................................................................................................. 68
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................69
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 69
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 72
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................72
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................75
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 76
4-4 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 77
4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) .......................................................................... 78
4-6 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 79
4-7 EZ Setup ........................................................................................................ 80
4-7-1 Installing EZ Smart Response................................................................................81
4-7-2 Installing EZ Rapid Start.........................................................................................82
4-7-3 Installing EZ Smart Connect...................................................................................83
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................85
5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)..................................................................... 85
5-1-1 ConguringIntelZ77SATAControllers ..................................................................85
5-1-2 ConguringMarvell88SE9172SATAController.....................................................93
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................99
5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 108
5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio.................................................................108
5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/Out....................................................................................110
5-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording......................................................................112
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................114
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 115
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................115
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................116
5-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 118
5-5 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 122