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- Page 1 GA-Z97M-DS3H User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z97MS3H-1001R...
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Page 2: Identifying Motherboard Revision
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-Z97M-DS3H Motherboard Layout ................4 GA-Z97M-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram ..............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 1-2 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............9 Installing the Memory ..................10 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Back Panel Connectors .................. -
Page 4: Ga-Z97M-Ds3H Motherboard Layout
GA-Z97M-DS3H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 LGA1150 HDMI R_USB30 GA-Z97M-DS3H USB30_LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN ® Super I/O PCIEX16 Realtek ® GbE LAN Intel ® PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS PCIe to M_BIOS PCI Bridge PCIEX1_2 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 5 GA-Z97M-DS3H motherboard... -
Page 5: Ga-Z97M-Ds3H Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-Z97M-DS3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DVI-D LGA1150 DDR3 1600/1333 MHz PCIe CLK HDMI (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 PCI Express Bus D-Sub RJ45 Dual BIOS Realtek ® GbE LAN 6 SATA 6Gb/s PCI Express Bus 6 USB 3.0/2.0 Intel ®... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 chassis is suitable for the motherboard. • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. -
Page 7: 1-2 Product Specifications
Celeron processors ® ™ ® ® ® ® in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset Š ® Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Š... - Page 8 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x system fan header Š 1 x front panel header Š...
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Page 9: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 19.3cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. -
Page 10: Installing The Memory
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. - Page 11 DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specificationand supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
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Page 12: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. -
Page 13: Atx_12V_2X4/Atx
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. - Page 14 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
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Page 15: Clr_Cmos Clear Cmos Jumper
7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. - Page 16 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You 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 connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
- Page 17 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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. Definition Pin No. Definition Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- No Pin USB DX+ • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •...
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. -
Page 19: M.i.t
M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. 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 not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) ` M.I.T. - Page 20 & Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) & Host Clock Value This value is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. & Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) & CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) &...
- Page 21 & No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note 1) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel multi-core CPU (the number of CPU ® cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) & Hyper-Threading Technology (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that ®...
- Page 22 ` Advanced Memory Settings & Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , System Memory Multiplier, Memory (Note) Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. & Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you to set the memory frequency. Options may vary depending on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) & Memory Boot Mode (Note) Provides memory detection and training methods.
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Page 23: Miscellaneous Settings
` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will Enabled show "No" at next boot. & Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. -
Page 24: System Information
& DMI Gen2 Speed Allows you to configure the DMI link speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. Enabled Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 2. (Default) Sets the DMI link speed to Gen 1. Disabled & 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. -
Page 25: 2-4 Bios Features
System (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) -
Page 26: Usb Support
& USB Support All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Disabled Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. P art of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. (Default) Partial Initial This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. -
Page 27: Boot Mode Selection
& 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 systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. -
Page 28: Peripherals
Peripherals & Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot & XHCI Mode Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. -
Page 29: Hot Plug
& 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 Total Memory Size Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) & Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) ® & Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) & XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) &... -
Page 30: Power Management
` Super IO Configuration T his section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure 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 T his item is configurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode. ` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology & ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) ®... - Page 31 Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. &...
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Page 32: Save & Exit
& CPU DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the CPU side of the DMI link. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default:L0sL1) & PCH DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Enabled) Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter>... -
Page 33: Chapter 3 Appendix
& Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record). - Page 34 4. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size . The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set the volume capacity. 5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin. 6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume.
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Page 35: Drivers Installation
• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 35 -... -
Page 36: Regulatory Statements
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. - Page 37 FCC 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 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 40: Contact Us
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