Foxconn Z77A Series User manual

Z75A/Z77A Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard Z75A/Z77A Series

is in conformity with

(referencetothespecicationunderwhichconformityisdeclaredin

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

■EN55022:1998/A2:2003 Limitsandmethodsofmeasurementsofradio  

disturbance characteristics of information technology

equipment

■EN61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)

Part 3: Limits

 Section2:Limitsforharmoniccurrentemissions

(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

■EN61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)

Part 3: Limits

 Section2:Limitsofvoltageuctuationsandickerinlow 

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current

<= 16A

■EN55024/A2:2003 Informationtechnologyequipment-Immunity  

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature:   Place/Date:TAIPEI/2012

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Z75A/Z77A Series

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Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustaccept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature:  Date:2012

Installation Precautions

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Technical Support

■ Electrostaticdischarge(ESD)isthesuddenandmomentaryelectriccurrent

 thatowsbetweentwoobjectsatdifferentelectricalpotentials.Normallyit

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.

Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ EnsurethattheDCpowersupplyisturnedoffbeforeinstallingorremovingCPU,

memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the

AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply

cord may result in serious damage to your system.

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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ Itissuggestedtoselecthigh-quality,certiedfansinordertoavoiddamageto

the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer

if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ WecannotguaranteethatyoursystemcanoperatenormallywhenyourCPU

is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your

device.

■ Ifthereisany,whenconnectingUSB,audio,1394a,RS232COM,IrDAor

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their

pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect

connections might damage the motherboard.

■ Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.

■ IfthereisaPCIExpressx16graphicscardinstalledinyoursystem,we

 recommendusinga24-pinATXpowersupplytogetthebestperformance.

■ Beforeturningonthepower,pleasemakesurethepowersupplyACinput

 voltagesettinghasbeenconguredtothelocalstandard.

■ Topreventdamagetothemotherboard,donotallowscrewstocomeincontact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no

leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the

computer casing.

■ Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtothe

 useoftheproduct,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

1-1ProductSpecications ............................................................................ 2

1-2Layout ....................................................................................................4

1-3 Back Panel Connectors ..........................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1InstalltheCPUandCPUCooler ............................................................8

Install the CPU ..........................................................................................8

2-2InstalltheMemory ................................................................................11

DualChannelMemoryConguration ......................................................11

Installing a Memory .................................................................................12

2-3InstallanExpansionCard ....................................................................13

2-4InstallotherInternalConnectors ..........................................................14

2-5ClearCMOS .........................................................................................18

2-6OnboardButton ....................................................................................18

2-7OnboardDebugLED ............................................................................19

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup .......................................................................................21

Main ............................................................................................................ 22

Advanced ...................................................................................................23

OnboardDeviceConguration ................................................................23

ChipsetConguration .............................................................................24

PCI Express Settings ..............................................................................25

ACPIConguration .................................................................................26

SATAConguration .................................................................................27

USBConguration ..................................................................................28

OC Plus ......................................................................................................30

CPUConguration ..................................................................................30

MemoryConguration ............................................................................. 32

VoltageConguration ..............................................................................33

Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................34

Boot ............................................................................................................36

Security ......................................................................................................37

Save & Exit .................................................................................................38

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

4-1Installdriverandutility .......................................................................... 41

1. Install Driver ........................................................................................41

2.InstallUtility .........................................................................................42

4-2FOXONE .............................................................................................43

1. Main Page ...........................................................................................44

2.LimitSetting ........................................................................................47

3. Fan Page - Fan Control ......................................................................50

4-3FOXLiveUpdate ................................................................................... 51

1. Local Update .......................................................................................51

2.OnlineUpdate .....................................................................................53

3.Congure ............................................................................................56

4.About&Help .......................................................................................58

4-3FOXLOGO ..........................................................................................59

4-4FOXDMI ..............................................................................................60

Chapter 5 RAID Conguration

5-1RAIDCongurationIntroduction ..........................................................62

5-2Intel®RapidStorageTechnology .........................................................64

5-3 Steps to Install Serial ATA Hard Disks .................................................. 64

5-4CreateaRAIDdriverdiskette .............................................................65

5-5BIOSConguration ..............................................................................66

5-6 Create RAID in BIOS ...........................................................................66

1. Enter RAID BIOS Setup ......................................................................66

2.CreateRAIDVolume ........................................................................... 67

3. Delete RAID Volume ...........................................................................82

4.ResetDiskstoNon-RAID ...................................................................83

5. Recovery Volume Options ..................................................................88

6. Exit RAID BIOS ..................................................................................89

5-7 Install a New Windows XP ...................................................................90

Appendix

ATI®CrossFireX

TM

Technology ..................................................................94

USB Charger Introduction ..........................................................................96

Intel®SmartResponseTechnology ...........................................................97

System Requirements ............................................................................. 97

EnableIntel®SmartResponseTechnology ...........................................97

Intel®RapidStartTechnology ....................................................................99

System Requirements ............................................................................. 99

EnableIntel®RapidStartTechnology ....................................................99

Thank you for buying Foxconn Z75A/Z77A Series moth-

erboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize

computing power, providing only what you need for

break-through performance.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ProductSpecications

■Layout

■BackPanelConnectors

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support Intel

®

Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 Processors

Max processor power up to 95W

For the latest CPU information, please visit:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Chipset Intel

®

Z75 (Z75A-S)

Intel

®

Z77 (Z77A-S)

Memory 4x240-pinDDR3DIMMs

Supportupto32GBofsystemmemory

DualchannelDDR32400(oc)/2133(oc)/1866(oc)/1600(oc)/1333MHz

(oc: overclocking)

Expansion Slots 2xPCIExpressx16slots

-PCI-E1_16X support PCI Express 3.0 16X bandwidth

-PCI-E2_16XsupportPCIExpress2.04Xbandwidth

2xPCIExpressx1slots

2xPCIslots

Multi-GPU Support Support ATI

®

CrossFire™ Technology

Storage Intel®Z75/Z77chipset

-4xSATA2.0connectors(3Gb/sdatatransferrate)

-2xSATA3.0connectors(6Gb/sdatatransferrate)

Support RAID 0, 1, 5,10

Support Intel

®

Smart Response Technology (Z77A-S)

LAN Realtek RTL8111F Gigabit LAN controller

Support 10/100/1000Mbps

Audio Realtek ALC887

-HighDenitionAudio

-2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

-Support Jack-Sensing function

USB Supportupto8xUSB2.0ports(4rearpanelports,2onboardUSB

headerssupporting4extraports)

SupportUSB2.0protocolupto480Mb/s

Supportupto4xUSB3.0ports(2rearpanelports,1onboardUSB

headersupporting2extraports)

Support USB 3.0 protocol up to 5Gb/s(Supported by Win7, WinXP only

supportUSB2.0speed)

Internal

Connectors

1x24-PinATXpowerconnector

1x4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector

1xCPUFANheader(4-pin)

1xSystemFANheader(4-pin)

1 x Fan header (3-pin)

1 x Front panel header

1 x Front Audio header

1 x Speaker header

2xSATA3.0connectors

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4xSATA2.0connectors

2xUSB2.0headers

1 x USB 3.0 header

1 x SPDIF OUT header

1 x INTR header

1 x COM1 header

1 x Clear CMOS header

Onboard Button

and LED

Power On/Off button

Reset button

Debug LED

Back Panel

Connectors

1xPS/2Keyboardport

4xUSB2.0ports

1 x VGA port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x HDMI port

1xRJ45LANport

2xUSB3.0ports

6 x Audio ports

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU Overheating warning

CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x1 SupportPCIExpressGen25GT/Sdatarate

Low power consumption and power management features

PCIExpressx4 SupportPCIExpressGen25GT/Sdatarate

Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Support PCI Express Gen3 8GT/S data rate

Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function SupportACPI(AdvancedCongurationandPowerInterface)

SupportS0(normal),S1(poweronsuspend),S3(suspendtoRAM),S4

(suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)

Support EuP function

Bundled Software FOX ONE

FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft

®

Windows

®

8/7/XP

Form Factor ATXFormFactor,12inchesx8.3inches(30.5cmx21.1cm)

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1-2 Layout

1. 4-pinATX12VPowerConnector

2.SYS_FANHeader

3. PCI Express x1 Slot

4.PCIExpressx16Slot

5. PCI Slot

6. Front Audio Header

7. SPDIF_OUT Header

8. FAN Header

9. Speaker Header

10. COM1 Header

11.FrontUSB2.0Header

12.FrontPanelHeader

13. Reset Button

14.PowerOn/OffButton

15. Clear CMOS Header

16. Debug LED

17. INTR Header

18.SATA2.0Header

19. SATA 3.0 Header

20.Chipset:Intel®Z75/Z77

21.FrontUSB3.0Header

22.24-pinATXPowerConnector

23.DDR3DIMMSlot

24.CPU_FANHeader

25.LGA1155CPUSocket

1233 4456

7

8

9

10

11

12

14

13

15 16 17 18 19 2120 22

23

24

25

The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical

motherboard for details.

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1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

 UsetheupperporttoconnectaPS/2keyboard.

2. USB 2.0 Port

 TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchas

 anUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.

3. VGA Port

Use this port to connect external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.

4. DVI_D Port

TheDVI-DportsupportsDVI-Dspecication.ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-Dconnec-

tion to this port.

5. HDMI Port

TheHDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface)providesanall-digitalaudio/videointerface

to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the

HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum

 resolutionof1920x1080pbuttheactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeing

used.

6. USB 3.0 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0/2.0/1.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuch

asanUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.Butyouneedtoinstallthe

USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it.

7. LAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2KeyboardPort

Audio Port

LAN Port

USB2.0Port USB2.0Port

VGA Port

HDMI PortDVI-D Port

USB 3.0 Port

1 3

2 2 84 5

6 7

Line Out

Microphone In

Subwoofer

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

Line In

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active Link

LED LED

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8. Audio Ports

Forthedenitionofeachaudioport,pleaserefertothetablebelow:

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

This chapter introduces the hardware installation pro-

cess, including the installation of the CPU, memory, pow-

er supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of clear

CMOS. Caution should be exercised during the installa-

tion of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard

layout prior to any installation and read the contents in

this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■InstalltheCPUandCPUCooler

■InstalltheMemory

■InstallanExpansionCard

■InstallotherInternalConnectors

■ClearCMOS

■OnBoardButton

■OnBoardDebugLED

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ MakesurethatthemotherboardsupportstheCPU.

■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepowersupply

before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforiented

incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and

alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

■ ApplyanevenandthinlayerofthermalgreaseonthesurfaceoftheCPU.

■ DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwise

overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

■SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnot

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware

 specicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthestandardrequirementsforthe

 peripherals.Ifyouwishtosetthefrequencybeyondthestandardspecications,

 pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,

graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

■ AnIntel®CPUthatsupportsHTTechnology

■ AchipsetthatsupportsHTTechnology

■ AnoperatingsystemthatisoptimizedforHTTechnology

■ ABIOSthatsupportsHTTechnologyandhasitenabled

Pin-1 corner of

the CPU Socket

Notch

LGA1155 CPU

Pin-1 triangle

marking of CPU

AlignmentKey

LGA1155 CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

2.LiftthemetalcoverontheCPUsocket.

3. Remove protective socket cover.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

4. Check pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU

socket, align the CPU notches with

the socket alignment keys and gently

put the CPU onto the socket.

1. Release the CPU socket lever.

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may

adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

1. Apply and spread an even thermal

grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Place the four bolts of the CPU

cooler to the holes of the motherboard,

push them straight down from the top,

and the bolts will be fastened on the

motherboard. That's it.

3. Check the solder side of the

motherboard, the push pin should

bexedasdepictedinthepicture.

3

2

1

4.Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler

connector to the CPU FAN header

on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from

motherboard :

1.Turning the push pin (bolt)

along with the direction of arrow

(counterclockwise).

2.Pullthepushpinstraightup.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its

default position.

3

2

1

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2-2 Install the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

Channel0:DIMM1,DIMM2

Channel1:DIMM3,DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are:

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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, and please

 selectDualchannelrsttoachieveoptimumperformance.

■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet

before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

■ Memorymoduleshaveafoolproofdesign.Amemorymodulecanbeinstalledin

only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Single Channel DS/SS - - -

Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - -

Single Channel - - DS/SS -

Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS -

Dual Channel - DS/SS - DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

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Installing a Memory

If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides

separatedbyanotchinthemiddle,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowto

correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1:

Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place

thememorymoduleontothesocket,thenputyourngers

ontopedgeofthemodule,andpushitdownrmlyand

seat it vertically into the memory socket.

Step2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place

when the memory module is securely inserted.

Notch

96-Pin

144-Pin

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis

back panel.

2.Alignthecardwiththeslot,andpressdownonthecarduntilitisfullyseatedintheslot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4.Securethecard'smetalbrackettothechassisbackpanelwithascrew.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes

for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.

Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of

the PCI Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:

Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release

the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI Express x1

PCI

■Makesurethemotherboardsupportstheexpansioncard.

■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet

before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x16

(PCI-E1_16X support PCI Express 3.0 16X bandwidth)

(PCI-E2_16XsupportPCIExpress2.04Xbandwidth)

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