GA-Z77N-WIFI (Rev. 1.0)

Intel® Z77 Chipset
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Specifications

  • CPU
    1. Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package
    2. L3 cache varies with CPU
    (Some Intel® Core™ processors require a graphic card, please refer "CPU support List" for more information.)
  • Chipset
    1. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
      * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.
    2. Dual channel memory architecture
    3. Support for DDR3 2800(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
    4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
    5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
    (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
  • Onboard Graphics
  • Integrated Graphics Processor:
    1. 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
    2. 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
  • Audio
    1. Realtek ALC892 codec
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
    4. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN
    1. 2 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Wireless Communication module
    1. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
    2. Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0+HS, 2.1+EDR
  • Expansion Slots
    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
      (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
      * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility.
  • Storage Interface
  • Chipset:
    1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
    2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
    3. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
      * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
  • USB
  • Chipset:
    1. Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
      * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.
    2. Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 1 x serial port header
    4. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    5. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
    6. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
    7. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    8. 1 x CPU fan header
    9. 1 x system fan header
    10. 1 x front panel header
    11. 1 x front panel audio header
    12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
    13. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
    2. 2 x HDMI ports
    3. 2 x antenna connectors
    4. 1 x DVI-I port
    5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
    6. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    7. 2 x RJ-45 ports
    8. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    9. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
  • I/O Controller
    1. iTE I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    1. System voltage detection
    2. CPU/System temperature detection
    3. CPU/System fan speed detection
    4. CPU fan speed control
      * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install.
  • BIOS
    1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
    3. Support for DualBIOS™
    4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features
    1. Support for @BIOS
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Xpress Install
    4. Support for EasyTune
      * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
    5. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
    6. Support for Auto Green
    7. Support for ON/OFF Charge
    8. Support for Q-Share
    9. Support for EZ Setup
    10. Support for Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi)
    11. Exclusive Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi module
  • Bundled Software
    1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    4. Intel® Smart Response Technology
  • Operating System
    1. Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP
  • Form Factor
    1. Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
  • Remark
    1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
    2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
    • CPU
      1. Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package
      2. L3 cache varies with CPU
      (Some Intel® Core™ processors require a graphic card, please refer "CPU support List" for more information.)
    • Chipset
      1. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
    • Memory
      1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
        * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.
      2. Dual channel memory architecture
      3. Support for DDR3 2800(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
      4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
      5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
      (Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)
    • Onboard Graphics
    • Integrated Graphics Processor:
      1. 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
      2. 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
    • Audio
      1. Realtek ALC892 codec
      2. High Definition Audio
      3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
      4. Support for S/PDIF Out
    • LAN
      1. 2 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
    • Wireless Communication module
      1. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
      2. Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0+HS, 2.1+EDR
    • Expansion Slots
      1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
        (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
        * Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility.
    • Storage Interface
    • Chipset:
      1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
      2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
      3. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
        * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
    • USB
    • Chipset:
      1. Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
        * In Windows XP, the Intel USB 3.0 ports can support up to USB 2.0 transfer speed.
      2. Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
    • Internal I/O Connectors
      1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
      2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
      3. 1 x serial port header
      4. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
      5. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
      6. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
      7. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
      8. 1 x CPU fan header
      9. 1 x system fan header
      10. 1 x front panel header
      11. 1 x front panel audio header
      12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
      13. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    • Back Panel Connectors
      1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
      2. 2 x HDMI ports
      3. 2 x antenna connectors
      4. 1 x DVI-I port
      5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
      6. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
      7. 2 x RJ-45 ports
      8. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
      9. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
    • I/O Controller
      1. iTE I/O Controller Chip
    • H/W Monitoring
      1. System voltage detection
      2. CPU/System temperature detection
      3. CPU/System fan speed detection
      4. CPU fan speed control
        * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install.
    • BIOS
      1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
      2. Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
      3. Support for DualBIOS™
      4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
    • Unique Features
      1. Support for @BIOS
      2. Support for Q-Flash
      3. Support for Xpress Install
      4. Support for EasyTune
        * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
      5. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
      6. Support for Auto Green
      7. Support for ON/OFF Charge
      8. Support for Q-Share
      9. Support for EZ Setup
      10. Support for Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi)
      11. Exclusive Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi module
    • Bundled Software
      1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
      2. Intel® Rapid Start Technology
      3. Intel® Smart Connect Technology
      4. Intel® Smart Response Technology
    • Operating System
      1. Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/XP
    • Form Factor
      1. Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
    • Remark
      1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
      2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

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