Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7, User Manual

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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 Specifications .................................................................................... 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 Configuration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX
™
/NVIDIA SLI Configuration ................................ 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