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Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Hardware Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Preparing th
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Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel® Z77 Chipset v Support Processor, Memory and Graphics Processor over clocking performence v Support RST SSD Caching (with Intel Rapid Sotrage Technology v11.0) q Size v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.
Motherboard Specifications v 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support q WiFi/BT Support v Compliant with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 Standard v High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security v Max transfer rate up to 150 Mbps (optional for different models) q Audio v 8 channel High Definition Audio (including one optical SPDIF output port) v All DACs support 192k/96k/48k/44.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 1516 171819 20 21 2223 24 MINI_PCIE2 CN4 1 JP5 DDRIII1 DDRIII2 Chipset DUAL GLAN U3_KB1 FP_USB3_1 SYSFAN1 SW2 1 + SW3 2 1.5V 1.
Rear panel Figure 2. Backpanel connectors 10 9 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 5 1. USB 2.0 Ports 2. Clear CMOS Button 3. USB 3.0 Ports 4. LAN port LED indicators Speed LED Activity LED Speed LED Activity LED Status Description Status Descritption Off Speed: 10 Mbps Off No link Green Speed: 100 Mbps Orange Linked Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps Blinking Data activity 5. HDMI Ports 6. Mini Display Port 7. Optical SPDIF Output 8.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard 10. WiFi/BT antenna connectors (Optional) This motherboard can support two antennas for WiFi/BT combo. Refer to the following to install the WiFi/BT antennas. Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi/BT antenna connectors. Step 2. Install the antennas to the WiFi/BT antenna connectors, and make sure the screws are rotated in clockwise direction. 120 240 120 240 + 1.5V 1.5V 115XLM REMOVE 121 121 Note: 1.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory DIMM. You need to purchase them to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. The following illustration shows CPU installation components 1.
Hardware Installation Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Installing Memory Modules Your new motherboard has two 1.5V 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1 GB/2 GB/4 GB/8 GB DDR3 devices. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard first.
Hardware Installation Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the motherboard.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. PW2 PW1-Pin Definition 1 PW1 120 240 120 240 12 24 1.5V 1.5V + 115XLM REMOVE 1 13 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.
Hardware Installation SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through coaxial connector.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard USB Headers-FP_U1/2/FP_USB3_1 This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal USB 2.0 headers and one 20-pin USB 3.0 connector onboard. FP_U2 FP_USB3_1 1 120 240 120 240 1 FP_U1 1.5V 1.5V + 115XLM Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel 1 of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
Hardware Installation SATA2 Speaker Header-SPK1 SATA4 SPK1-Pin Definition SATA1 SATA3 SYS_FAN1 120 240 120 240 1.5V 1.5V + 115XLM PIN Assignment 1 VCC 2 NC 3 NC 4 SPK- GND +12V Sense Control Control Sense +12V REMOVE 121 121 GND CPUFAN1 1 SPK1 Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4) The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Expansion Slots The motherboard contains three expansion slots, two Mini PCIe slots and one PCIe x16 slot. M_PCIE1 120 240 120 240 MINI_PCIE2 1.5V 1.5V + 115XLM REMOVE 121 121 PCIE1 Mini PCI Express Slots-M_PCIE1/MINI_PCIE2 There are two Mini PCI Express slots. M_PCIE1 supports one half-sized WiFi card. MINI_PCIE2 supports one mSATA SSD. PCIe x16 Slot-PCIE1 There is one PCIe x16 slot reserved for graphics card. It is fully compliant with PCIE 3.
Configuring the BIOS Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Refer to the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 1. Power on the computer. 2.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard q Memory Information Displays the auto-detected memory information. q System Language Choose the system default language. q System Date/Time Allows you to set the system date/time. X-Setting Menu The X-Setting menu items show the settings of CPU, memory and so on. Press to display the configuration options: q CPU Configuration The items in this submenu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices. Press to display the configuration options: OnBoard Device Config The OnBoard Device Config menu items show the settings of LAN, USB3.0 and so on. q Serial Port 0 Configuration Allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 0 (C0MA). q PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Swap Allows you to set the PS2 Keyboard or Mouse swap.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the storage configurations. Press to display the configuration options: q SATA Controller(s) Allows you to configure SATA controller. q SATA Mode Selection Allows you to choose SATA mode, including IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Configuring the BIOS Display Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set display Configuration. q Primary Display Select the primary display, options: IGFX/PEG/PCI. q Internal Graphics This item allows you to configure the internal graphics. q Aperture Size This item allows you to set the aperture size, options: 64MB/128MB/256MB. q DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to set DVMT pre-allocated size. q DVMT Total Gfx Mem This item allows you to set DVMT total Gfx mem size.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard PowerManage Menu The items in this menu allow you to control the system power management. Press to display the configuration options: q Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable or disable ACPI auto configuration. q Enable Hibernation Enable or disable hibernation function. q ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state, the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press to display the configuration options: Boot Configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings. Press To display the configuration options: q Setup Prompt Timeout This item shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. q Bootup NumLock State Use this item to select the keyboard NumLock state: [On] or [Off].
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor/user password, follow the same steps as setting a use password. q ME Update Control Use this item to set ME update control. q Quiet Boot When set to [Disabled], displays normal POST message. When set to [Enabled], displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages.
Configuring the BIOS Exit Menu The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press to display the sub-menu: Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save configuration and exit?] appears, select [Yes] to save and exit, or select [No] to return to the main menu.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Save Changes Select this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save configuration?] appears, select [Yes] to save changes, or select [No] to return to the main menu. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you have made and restore the previously saved values.
Installing Drivers And Software Installing Drivers and Software Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver disk that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit. The kit comes with a driver disk that contains utility drivers and additional software.
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Installing Drivers And Software 6. Left-click USB 3.0 Controller Driver, begin loading 7. Left-click Azurewave WIFI driver, and follow the instructions below to install the wireless driver.
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Installing Drivers And Software Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driver dsk and follow the on-screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Double click to display Realtek HD Audio Manager Digital Output After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and “Karaoke” are available for selection.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Sewer pipe”, “Bathroom”, “Arena”, “Stone Room”, and “Auditorium” for quick enjoyment. Equalizer Selection Change to graphic EQ by clicking on the Equalizer icon you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. .
Installing Drivers And Software Speakers Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Speakers includes four tabs: Speaker Configuration, Sound Effects, Room Correction and Default Format. Speaker Configuration In this tab, you can choose speaker configuration: Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker or 7.1 Speaker using “Up/Down Arrow”.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone/recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.
Installing Drivers And Software Line In Realtek HD Audio Manager integrates “Volume Control” functions into the Line In page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Single click on the volume icon mute mode.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Device Advanced Settings Click on “Device advanced settings” at the upper right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page, and you can set the playback device and recording device as below. Connector Settings Click on the icon on the main page of Realtek HD Audio Manager, and the Connector Settings dialog will display. You can disable front panel jack detection. After changing the settings, click “OK” to confirm.
Installing Drivers And Software Information Click on the icon at the lower right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page, the Realtek HD Audio information will display. Hardware / Software information of your audio system Language setting When “Audio” is chosen, this language setting would accommodate to OS language on your systems. Quick launch button at system tray This section provides information about your current system audio device.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard SATA RAID User Manual Setting up the BIOS 1. 2. Setting your computer, then press to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu, select the Item “Storage Configuration”. 3. Enter Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, and enable the option “RAID”.
SATA RAID User Manual 4. 5. Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. Entering the RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press to enter the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu. 2. The main Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. Creating a RAID set 1.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard Note: When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer, the Disks item will be selectable. Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set. Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD. 3. Press to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . 4.
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Introduction Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that provides improved performance and reliability for systems equipped with SATA disks for desktop, mobile, and server platforms. When using one or multiple SATA disks, you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. When using more than one disk, you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure. Note: 1.
Intel Z77-ITX series Motherboard 3. When the window “Enable Acceleration” displays, select the cache memory size and the acceleration mode, and click “OK” to accelerate the storage. 4. If you want to change the setting, click “Disable acceleration” to disable the acceleration, or click “Change mode” to change the acceleration mode. 5. If you want to reset cache to available, click “Reset to available”.
