Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD7 TH User Manual

GA-Z87X-UD7 THUser's ManualRev. 200212ME-Z87UD7T-2002R

- 10 -Hardware Installation1-2 ProductSpecicationsCPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processor

Unique Features- 100 -EZ Smart ConnectA. System Requirements1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 83

- 101 -Unique FeaturesXHDWith GIGABYTE XHD(Note1),userscanquicklycongureaRAID-readysystemforRAID0orRAID1whenanew SATA drive is adde

Unique Features- 102 -5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2GIGABYTE ON/OFF Charge2 Technology can automatically detect your mobile device such as smart phone and tabl

- 103 -Unique Features5-2-4 USB BlockerGIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device ty

Unique Features- 104 -5-2-5 Smart TimeLockGIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and option

- 105 -Unique Features5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagest

Unique Features- 106 -Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2:Steps:1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 2. Select the locatio

- 107 -Unique Features5-3 TeamingDual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice t

Unique Features- 108 -

- 109 -Appendix6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutputHighDenitionAudio(HDAudio)HDAudioincludesmultiplehighqualitydigital-to-analogconverte

- 11 -Hardware InstallationExpansion Slots  2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1~2) * The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the P

Appendix- 110 -Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to

- 111 -Appendix6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/OutA. S/PDIF InTheS/PDIFIncable(optional)allowsyoutoinputdigitalaudiosignalstothecomputerfor

Appendix- 112 -(Note) Enter theDigital Output(Optical) screento congurefurther settingsif youuse theS/PDIF Outconnector(s)onthebac

- 113 -Appendix6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecordingStep 2:ConnectyourmicrophonetotheMicinjack(pink)onthebackpanelortheMicinjack(pi

Appendix- 114 -* Enabling Stereo MixIf the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The follo

- 115 -AppendixStep 4:Now you can access the HD Audio ManagertocongureStereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.6-1-4 Using the Sound

Appendix- 116 -Afterinstallingtheaudiodriver,youcanndtheCreativeSoftware Suite in All apps>Creative.The Creative Software Suite includes

- 117 -AppendixSBX PRO STUDIO:Click the SBX PRO STUDIO icon to enable or disable it. The sliders on the right side allow you to adjust the enhancement

Appendix- 118 -EAX EFFECTS & EQ:This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals.

- 119 -Appendix6-2 Troubleshooting6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\F

- 12 -Hardware InstallationInternal Connectors 1 x OC Tag button 1 x OC Trigger switch 1 x OC Ignition button 1 x OC PCIe switch 1 x CPU BCLK Dow

Appendix- 120 -6-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 121 -AppendixIf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support &a

Appendix- 122 -6-3 Debug LED CodesCode Description10 PEI Core is started. 11 Pre-memoryCPUinitializationisstarted.12~14 Reserved.15 Pre-memoryNo

- 123 -AppendixCode Description92 PCIBusinitializationisstarted.93 PCIBushotpluginitialization.94 PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many r

Appendix- 124 -Code DescriptionB4 USB device hot plug-in.B5 PCI device hot plug.B6 Clean-up of NVRAM.B7 RecongureNVRAMsettings.B8~BF Reserved.C0~CF

- 125 -AppendixCode DescriptionD2 PCH initialization error.D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available.D4 PCI resource allocation error.

Appendix- 126 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must

- 127 -AppendixFCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

Appendix- 128 -Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,New Taipei City 231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-4

- 13 -Hardware InstallationBundled Software Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology 

- 14 -Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that t

- 15 -Hardware InstallationB. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 1:Gently press the CPU socket

- 16 -Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstalltheCPUcooleronthemotherboard.(Thefollowi

- 17 -Hardware Installation1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the mother

- 18 -Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a MemoryBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord f

- 19 -Hardware Installation1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure t

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- 20 -Hardware Installation• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refe

- 21 -Hardware Installation1-7 Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PortUse this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.USB 3.0/2.0 PortTheUSB

- 22 -Hardware InstallationThe audio jacks can be recongured to perform different functions via the audio software (except for the Line Out jack). If

- 23 -Hardware Installation1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDsBIOS Switch and BIOS LED IndicatorsTheBIOSswitch(BIOS_SW)allowsuserstoeasily

- 24 -Hardware InstallationGear ButtonChangesBCLKsteppingto0.1MHzor1MHz.CPU BCLK Up Button (FREQ_UP):Raises the CPU base clock.CPU Ratio Down

- 25 -Hardware InstallationPin No. Denition1 Power2 GNDOnboard Voltage Measurement ModuleUsers can use a multimeter to measure component voltages, in

- 26 -Hardware Installation1-9 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices ar

- 27 -Hardware Installation1/2) ATX_12V/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power conn

- 28 -Hardware Installation • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheat-ing. Overheating may resul

- 29 -Hardware Installation6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connec

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- 30 -Hardware InstallationPin No. Denition1 GND2 TXP3 TXN4 GND5 RXN6 RXP7 GND9) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell® 88SE9

- 31 -Hardware InstallationThe front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED

- 32 -Hardware Installation11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'

- 33 -Hardware Installation113) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(provi

- 34 -Hardware Installation16) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing t

- 35 -Hardware Installation17) BAT (Battery) Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

- 36 -Hardware Installation

- 37 -BIOS SetupBIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS onthemotherboard.Itsmajor

BIOS Setup- 38 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.Function Keys:<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH

- 39 -BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuA. Dashboard Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup- 40 -BIOS Setup Menus  M.I.T. Usethismenutoconguretheclock,frequency,andvoltagesofyourCPUandmemory,etc.Orcheckthesyst

- 41 -BIOS Setup2-3 M.I.T.Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent onyouroverallsystemcon

BIOS Setup- 42 - ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings &

- 43 -BIOS Setup(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature.FormoreinformationaboutIntel® CPUs' uniq

BIOS Setup- 44 - & Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the speci

- 45 -BIOS Setup ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings

BIOS Setup- 46 - & Memory Enhancement Settings Providesthreedifferentmemoryperformanceenhancementsettings:Normal(basicperformance),Enha

- 47 -BIOS Setup ` Advanced Voltage Settings ` Advanced Power Settings & CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibratio

BIOS Setup- 48 - & CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage. The adjustable range is from

- 49 -BIOS Setup ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)

- 5 -Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ...894-1 Chipset Drivers ...

BIOS Setup- 50 - & CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIOA/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. & CPU/System/PCH

- 51 -BIOS Setup Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item

BIOS Setup- 52 - ` Miscellaneous Settings & PCIeSlotConguration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2,

- 53 -BIOS Setup2-4 System InformationThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default l

BIOS Setup- 54 -2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.Removablestoragedevices

- 55 -BIOS Setup & Security Option Specieswhetherapasswordisrequiredeverytimethesystemboots,oronlywhenyouenterBIOSSetup.After

BIOS Setup- 56 - & Execute Disable Bit (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for t

- 57 -BIOS Setup & Administrator Password Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,

BIOS Setup- 58 -2-6 Peripherals & Initial Display Output SpeciestherstinitiationofthemonitordisplayfromtheinstalledPCIExpressgraph

- 59 -BIOS Setup & PCH LAN Controller (LAN2) EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd part

- 6 -Box Contents 5GA-Z87X-UD7 TH motherboard 5Motherboard driver disk 5User's Manual 5Quick Installation Guide 5Six SATA cables 5I/O Shield 5One

BIOS Setup- 60 - ` SATAConguration(Intel® Z87 Chipset) & Integrated SATA Controller EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Defa

- 61 -BIOS Setup ` Intel(R) Thunderbolt Thissub-menuprovidesThurderboltrelatedinformationandcongurationoptions. ` SuperIOConguration Thi

BIOS Setup- 62 - & Power Loading Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing i

- 63 -BIOS Setup & AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. AlwaysOff   Thesystemstays

BIOS Setup- 64 -2-8 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS

- 65 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)TocongureSATAharddrive(s),followthestepsbelow:A. InstallSATAha

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 66 -The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual

- 67 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) C-1.UEFIRAIDCongurationThis mode supports Windows 8 64-bit installation only.Step 1:In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 68 -Step 3:On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Creat

- 69 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 5:After setting the capacity, move to Create Volumeandpress<Enter>tobegin.(Figure6)After complet

- 7 -GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Motherboard Layout(Note1) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.(Note2) Theslotisforfutureexpansiononly

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 70 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid St

- 71 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROMEnter the Intel®legacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthis

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 72 -Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENUscreen,enteravolumenamewith1~16letters(letterscannotbespe

- 73 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 74 -Recovery Volume OptionsIntel® Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restor

- 75 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Figure 17Step 3:Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 76 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the D

- 77 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) 3-2 ConguringMarvell® 88SE9230 SATA ControllerA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerAttach one end o

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 78 -Figure 2Figure 3C.ConguringaRAIDarrayCreate a RAID Array:Move the selection bar to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press

- 79 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Figure 4Figure 54. Next: After completing the settings above, move to Next and press <Enter> to begin creati

- 8 -GA-Z87X-UD7 TH Motherboard Block DiagramFordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."LGA1150CPU

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 80 -Figure 6Figure 7When completed, you can see the new array under Topology\Virtual Disks(Figure6).5. Save the Se

- 81 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Delete the RAID Array:Todeletedtheexistingarray,selectthearrayonthemainmenu(example:VD0:New_VD)and

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 82 -3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to ins

- 83 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) B. Rebuilding an ArrayRebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array.

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 84 - • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating SystemWhile in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has b

- 85 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 2:Go to the Manage menu of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility and click Recover data in Manage Volum

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 86 -For the Marvell® 88SE9230:Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Please note to

- 87 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 3:The BGA Rebuild item in the Information block will display the current rebuild progress. After the rebuild

Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 88 -

- 89 -Drivers Installation4-1 Chipset DriversChapter 4 Drivers Installation• Before installing thedrivers, rstinstall the operatingsystem.

- 9 -Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

Drivers Installation- 90 -4-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps

- 91 -Unique FeaturesBecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,pleasedoitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashingmayresult in system malfunction.Ch

Unique Features- 92 -B. Updating the BIOSIn the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS,

- 93 -Unique FeaturesSelect Yes to load BIOS defaultsStep 4:During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults

Unique Features- 94 -5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminateand

- 95 -Unique Features5-2 APP CenterGIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABY

Unique Features- 96 -5-2-1 EasyTuneGIGABYTE'sEasyTuneisasimpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallowsuserstone-tunetheirsystemsettings

- 97 -Unique Features5-2-2 EZ SetupTheGIGABYTEEZSetuputilityincludesthefollowing'EZ'setupsapplicationsthatwilloffergreatlysi

Unique Features- 98 -EZ Smart ResponseA. System Requirements1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature 2. Intel® Core series pro

- 99 -Unique FeaturesEZ Rapid StartA. System Requirements1. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enabled in BIOS Setup2. AnSSDwithsizelargerthanthet