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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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    Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer 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 wit[...]

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    - 3 - T able of Contents GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 4 GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram ......................................... 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 6 1-1 Install[...]

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    - 4 - 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. Box Contents 5 GA-Z97M-D3H or GA-H97M-D3H motherboard 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 T wo SA T A cables 5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Lay[...]

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    - 5 - GA-Z97M-D3H/GA-H97M-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications." iTE ® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® Z97 j Intel ® H97 k PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI CLK (33 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 COM LPT 8 USB 2.0/1.1 2 PCI [...]

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    - 6 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 cha[...]

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    - 7 - 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 LGA1 150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)  L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset  I[...]

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    - 8 - Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin A TX main power connector  1 x 8-pin A TX 12V power connector  6 x SA TA 6Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  3 x system fan headers  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header  3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x serial port he[...]

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    - 9 - 1-3 Installing the CPU 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. ?[...]

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    - 10 - 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 [...]

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    - 1 1 - After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. DVI-[...]

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    - 12 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. The audio jacks can be recongured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions may vary based on hardware specication). Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack. 1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX _12 V_ [...]

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    - 13 - 1/2) A TX_12V_2X4/A TX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector , the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power[...]

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    - 14 - 5) SA T A3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SA T A 6Gb/s Connectors) The SA T A connectors conform to SA T A 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SAT A 3Gb/s and SA T A 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SA T A connector supports a single SA T A device. The Intel ® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring SA T A Hard D[...]

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    - 15 - 7) F_AUDIO(FrontPanel AudioHeader) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Y ou may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header . Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header . Incorrect connecti[...]

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    - 16 - 10) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer . Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4[...]

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    - 17 - 20 19 2 1 F_USB30 F_U B_  F_  F_   _ B BS_ B SB_ B _S  S_ _ ?[...]

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    - 18 - Chapter2 BIOSSetup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the [...]

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    - 19 - 2-2 M.I.T . Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you[...]

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    - 20 - ` Advanced CPU Core Settings & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & KOC (Note) Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) & CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets the BIOS autom[...]

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    - 21 - & Hyper-Threading T echnology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel ® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto) & CPU Enhanced H[...]

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    - 22 - ` PC Health Status & ResetCaseOpenStatus  Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)  Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open eld will show "No" at next boot. & CaseOpen Displays the detection status of the chassis intr[...]

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    - 23 - & CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. & CPU/System T emperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 o C/140 o F , 70 o C/158 o F , 80 o C/176 o F , 90 o C/194 o F. & CPU/Sys[...]

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    - 24 - 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Y ou can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. & System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. & System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), mon[...]

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    - 25 - 2-4 BIOSFeatures & BootOptionPriorities Species the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prexed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. T o boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prexed with &qu[...]

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    - 26 - & USB Support  Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.  Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST .  Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) This item is congurable only when Fast Boot[...]

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    - 27 - & Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.  UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM. (Default)  Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM.  UEFI Only Allows booting from operating sy[...]

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    - 28 - & InitialDisplayOutput Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics.  IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display .  PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display . (Default)  PCIe 2 Sl[...]

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    - 29 - & Intel Processor Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled) & Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) & DVMTT otalMemorySize Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphic[...]

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    - 30 - ` SuperIOConguration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to congure the serial port and parallel port. & Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) & Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled) ` Device Mode This item[...]

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    - 31 - & Soft-OffbyPWR-BTTN Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.  Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly . (Default)  Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less t[...]

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    - 32 - & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Ye s . This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. & Exit W ithout Saving Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes . This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the cha[...]

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    - 33 - Chapter 3 Appendix Before you begin • At least two SA T A hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB ash drive. Cong[...]

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    - 34 - C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM Enter the Intel ® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array . Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID conguration. Steps: 1. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which [...]

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    - 35 - • Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "T ap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-rig[...]

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    - 36 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of prin[...]

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    - 37 - FCCNot ice(U.S. A .Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio f[...]

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