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Z77H2-A2X Deluxe USER MANUAL

4. Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

The ATX12V8P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V8P
match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

Summary of Contents for Z77H2-A2X Deluxe

Page 1: ...nt 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 inte...

Page 2: ...num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technolog...

Page 3: ...page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Hpage 9 Hpage 31 Hpage 69 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Describes t...

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Page 5: ...a SATA Hard Drive 25 ConnectingCaseComponents 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4 I OPort...

Page 6: ...Technology Support 73 Requirements 73 Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards 73 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box 75 To Enable CrossFireTM 75 Chapter 8 87 Trouble Shooting 87 Startupproblemsdur...

Page 7: ...0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 2 0 header supports additional two USB 2 0 ports and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3...

Page 8: ...nsion Slots Storage 4 x USB 3 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x D sub VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port 1 x line in 4 x line out 1 x Optical SPDIF Out 1 x eSATA 3Gb...

Page 9: ...SYS_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin PWR_FAN connector 1 x USB 2 0 header supports additional two USB 2 0 ports F_USB supports EZ charger function 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports USB3...

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Page 11: ...INIPCIE Mini PCI Express x1 slot 12 ME_UNCLOCK ME Unlock header for factory use only 13 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 14 USB3F Front panel USB 3 0 header 15 CASE Case open header 16 F_USB Fron...

Page 12: ...l while the E port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A B and D port respectively In addition both of the 2 ports B and D provide user with both...

Page 13: ...ck connects to external optical digital audio output devices 7 HDMI Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI port 8 eSATA 3Gb s Ports Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Seri...

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Page 15: ...in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard W...

Page 16: ...tration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settin...

Page 17: ...tem Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Press t...

Page 18: ...age IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically...

Page 19: ...therboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates...

Page 20: ...he components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB A Push the latches o...

Page 21: ...wo memory sockets as following Recommend memory configuration DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 1 DIMM Populated 2 DIMMs Populated Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated...

Page 22: ...pecification revision 3 0 This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards which for the most part is...

Page 23: ...n the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt ers you have to install drivers and software b...

Page 24: ...crews Please refer to Picture 1 2 Press the metal connector of the cable into the connector on the wireless card Ensure that the metal connector is correctly seated Please refer to Picture 2 3 Make th...

Page 25: ...SER MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 SATA1 6 5 F_USB 2 ME_UNLOCK 6 COM 3 U...

Page 26: ...ATA2 1 2 connectors support the Serial ATA 6 0Gb s device Simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compa...

Page 27: ...or system hang up This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 3 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header 4 CASE Chassis Intrusion...

Page 28: ...touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharg ing within less time The motherboard has one USB 2 0 header supporting two USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB...

Page 29: ...ccess This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 8 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 7 SPDIFO SPDIF out he...

Page 30: ...se tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please don t...

Page 31: ...e the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cab...

Page 32: ...AL After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components No Components 1 CPU_FAN 2 PWR_FAN 3...

Page 33: ...ooling FAN Power Connector PWR_FAN FAN Power Connector Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V...

Page 34: ...ctly Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable 3 6 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the auxil...

Page 35: ...t of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information The ATX12V8P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin pow...

Page 36: ...o a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary co...

Page 37: ...ons This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this...

Page 38: ...mpt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with a icon lead to submenus that enable you to change th...

Page 39: ...2 PreviousValue F3 Optimized Defaults F1 GeneralHelp ESC Exits the current menu mnlk Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a icon F4 Save...

Page 40: ...s used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Securi...

Page 41: ...isable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Value...

Page 42: ...mation that the BIOS automatically detects Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl...

Page 43: ...vation Temp 56 Smart Fan Function PC Health Status CPU System Smart Fan Control Enabled This item enables you to define the CPU system by smartly adjusting the CPU sys tem Fan When it is set at certai...

Page 44: ...t PWM value of the smart fan This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so...

Page 45: ...tion from S3 mode EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring I...

Page 46: ...Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I BX Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item...

Page 47: ...hnology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel VT x Technology Disabled for Window XP Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults ESC Right...

Page 48: ...ssor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair C...

Page 49: ...TA 6Gb s Controller Mode AHCI Mode Use these items to select eSATA SATA 6Gb s Controller Mode Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page DetermineshowSATA controller s operate Main Advanced Chipset...

Page 50: ...Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8728 Seri...

Page 51: ...xit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit EnabledorDisabledSerial Port COM S...

Page 52: ...t Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Use...

Page 53: ...his item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device DVMT Memory 256M When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the sys tem memory as g...

Page 54: ...can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improv...

Page 55: ...GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it North Bridge Parameters Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or Select SG for SwitchableGfx Main A...

Page 56: ...dditional changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Pan...

Page 57: ...ller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items D...

Page 58: ...rn to the Chipset Menu page Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after a power failure Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen...

Page 59: ...item shows the ME FW version Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 G...

Page 60: ...y Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled Internal PLL OverVoltage Disabled Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled Over Clocking Extra Vol 1 256 V 0 IA Core Current Maximum iGFX Core Current Maximum Long Duration Power Lim...

Page 61: ...e this item to control CPU Current Limit iGFX Core Current Maximum Use this item to control iGFX Core Current Limit Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use t...

Page 62: ...mory Profiles Automatic This item allows you to select the memory mode Automatic Manual XMP Profile 1 or 2 XMP Profile 1 2 Supported Not Supported These items show your motherboard supporting the XMP...

Page 63: ...recharge tRTP 5 This item controls the Read to precharge delay for memory devices in memory clock cycles Four Active Window Delay tFAW 20 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock...

Page 64: ...nd the rated limits Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking B O M P Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu wh...

Page 65: ...RK Device Priorities Press Enter UEFI Boot Drive Priorities Press Enter Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Boot These items show the...

Page 66: ...Values F3 OptimizedDefaults ESC Right Click Exit mn F4 Save Exit CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities USB IDE Floppy Drive Priorities Scroll to this item to view the following screen CD DVD ROM Drive Prioriti...

Page 67: ...l Click Select lk Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults ESC Right Click Exit mn F4 Save Exit USB HardDisk Drive Priorities USB HardDisk Drive Prioriti...

Page 68: ...rive Press Esc to return to the Boot Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit NETWORK Device Priorities lk Select Screen Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select mn F1 General Help F3 Optim...

Page 69: ...FI Boot drive Press Esc to return to the Boot Menu page UEFI Boot Drive Priorities Scroll to this item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Db...

Page 70: ...B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Set Administrator Password F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right...

Page 71: ...Restore Defaults Boot Override P2 INTEL SSDSA2CT040G3 Profile Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Profile name can be select...

Page 72: ...store the system defaults Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving a...

Page 73: ...a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files...

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Page 75: ...he path for all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup bu...

Page 76: ...Next The following screen appears 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and so...

Page 77: ...Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides eas...

Page 78: ...nterface for novices and over clockers Combining with ECS MIB III technology eOC challenges the undiscovered over clocking capability than ever before eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster an...

Page 79: ...You would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the ATI website www ati com 4 Make sure...

Page 80: ...Chapter 5 For reference only 3 Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on...

Page 81: ...USER MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install ATI graphic card driver Enter the CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM item...

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Page 83: ...identical SLI ready graphic cards are needed for the setup of 2 way SLI configuration 2 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI tech nology 3 Make sure that your power supply...

Page 84: ...the SLI Ready graphics card installed on the PCIE16X slot Once the new NVIDIA SLI certified components have been installed in the system they will be recognized by the operating system upon Windows bo...

Page 85: ...stem message to open the following window Description All NVIDIA GPUs work together with SLI technology to increase the rendering performance of your 3D applications Typical usage scenarios Playing 3D...

Page 86: ...2 Select the checkbox Enable SLI technology and then click Apply You now have an NVIDIA SLI enabled PC You can also access these settings by opening the NVIDIA Control Panel right click on desktop cl...

Page 87: ...efore creating a RAID set 1 One SATA HDD 2 A write enabled floppy disk 3 Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP Vista 4 Motherboard support CD with Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver 3 Ent...

Page 88: ...atrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility 1 During POST press Ctrl I to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu 3 Use the arrow...

Page 89: ...ress Enter 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allows you...

Page 90: ...e noted that RAID 0 Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to In...

Page 91: ...IOS menu highlight De lete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the Del key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box a...

Page 92: ...however lose all data and previous RAID configurations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow ke...

Page 93: ...U FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short...

Page 94: ...r replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 R...

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Page 97: ...icrocode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14 Pre...

Page 98: ...tion error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Int...

Page 99: ...h Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 7...

Page 100: ...F OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI res...

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