Z77X-UD5H First Impressions

[Nelly]

yes DVID and LLC will work together because its a different PWM working everything.

That's absolutely great news.

Definitely buying this motherboard now. lol

[TEDY]

i'm n00b...what is DVID + LLC?

[Nelly]

i'm n00b...what is DVID + LLC?

With the previous series Gigabyte motherboards you are able to use LLC or DVID/Offset but not both at the same time.

Well take my current 2500K as an example @ 4.6GHz it only requires 1.28v to be stable, on Auto Voltage the VID is 1.41v so using DVID/Offset enables you reduce down to what you know is stable while still keeping C state power saving features.

With Load Line Calibration it enables you to compensate for V Droop so in theory your overclock should be more stable.

So now we can use both together hopefully see reduced temperatures while maintaining a high overclock and possible overclock further than previously expected.

This will be the first motherboard I will be able to use DVID/Offset, I've always had AMD rigs and the features were not implemented within BIOS when I had Intel setups a number of years ago.

Do a google search for more in-depth details regarding Offset and LLC.

[froxic]

Some photos from my side...



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Info thread on PCTuning.CZ (to EN translated): http://translate.google.com/translat...181618&act=url

[Falkentyne]

yes DVID and LLC will work together because its a different PWM working everything.

Sin,
You do realize that you could use DVID and LLC together with the OLD F3G and F3H bioses for the UD5 and UD7 P67, right? It was only after GB implemented the *CRAPPY* Multistep LLC (instead of the old two LLC1/LLC2 levels), and migrated that immediately to the Z68 boards, that DVID stopped working with LLC... it worked *GREAT* with the old levels.

I asked this before and I'll ask it again--since you DO have SOME contact with GB, can you please ask them to re-implement the OLD two LLC levels in at least the P67 boards, even as a special test Bios, so we keep the IB compatibility while being able to use DVID+LLC without dealing with the HORRIBLE spiking from multistep (without LLC)? It wouldnt' take them more than 15 minutes to compile a bios with it.... :/

[sin0822]

I will ask again for you. The reason it doesn't work is because of the iTE chip that was used to do LLC and DVID with the old analog controller, the new controller has more user controllable capabilities.

I have no idea why they went 10 level, other than it does kind of work on some of the newer released boards and i think some people asked for it.

[sin0822]

Sin,
You do realize that you could use DVID and LLC together with the OLD F3G and F3H bioses for the UD5 and UD7 P67, right? It was only after GB implemented the *CRAPPY* Multistep LLC (instead of the old two LLC1/LLC2 levels), and migrated that immediately to the Z68 boards, that DVID stopped working with LLC... it worked *GREAT* with the old levels.

I asked this before and I'll ask it again--since you DO have SOME contact with GB, can you please ask them to re-implement the OLD two LLC levels in at least the P67 boards, even as a special test Bios, so we keep the IB compatibility while being able to use DVID+LLC without dealing with the HORRIBLE spiking from multistep (without LLC)? It wouldnt' take them more than 15 minutes to compile a bios with it.... :/

hey another user suggested this, try using Touch BIOS, set Vcore Normal and set DVID in the BIOS. Then boot into windows and use Touch BIOS and change your LLC and see if it works?

[Falkentyne]

Ugh...I never used touchbios before didn't even know it worked on p67....anyway i'll see. But thank you for checking with GB about putting the old LLC's back. They can keep the multistep for Z68....P67s were so much better with the original LLCs with DVID.....

[C-N]

hey another user suggested this, try using Touch BIOS, set Vcore Normal and set DVID in the BIOS. Then boot into windows and use Touch BIOS and change your LLC and see if it works?

Ugh...I never used touchbios before didn't even know it worked on p67....anyway i'll see. But thank you for checking with GB about putting the old LLC's back. They can keep the multistep for Z68....P67s were so much better with the original LLCs with DVID.....

You could also change the LLC using ET6

[TEDY]

I already have ASROCK Z68 E4G3...should change to this one? Worth around 50€ upgrade?

[AMD_Freak]

another great review Sin0822

[ZenEffect]

excellent write up! looking to see some numbers so we can compare ud3 vs ud5!

[PatRaceTin]

I would appreciate back panel clear cmos button

how about higher Z77 model from gigabyte

[jcniest5]

I thought all GB's Z77 boards have UltraDurable4. How come it's only 3 on this board?

I should clarify this: Although the box and descriptions say it has UltraDurable4, UltraDurable3 is still imprinted on the board between the four memory slots. Not sure what this means now...

[Chrono Detector]

More interested in the G1.Sniper 3 board, this board is being sold in Australia now. Personally I think most of Gigabyte's Z77 boards look ugly, because of the stupid generic looking heatsink, I can't believe Gigabyte took one step back but if it really does provide better cooling performance, I guess its worth it.

[sin0822]

I thought all GB's Z77 boards have UltraDurable4. How come it's only 3 on this board?

I should clarify this: Although the box and descriptions say it has UltraDurable4, UltraDurable3 is still imprinted on the board between the four memory slots. Not sure what this means now...

At the last moment they changed over, some of the early UD5H's still have UD3 imprinted on the PCB, but have the UD4 standards.

More interested in the G1.Sniper 3 board, this board is being sold in Australia now. Personally I think most of Gigabyte's Z77 boards look ugly, because of the stupid generic looking heatsink, I can't believe Gigabyte took one step back but if it really does provide better cooling performance, I guess its worth it.

I mean did you see the asus P8Z77 boards? lol do they look any better than these? I agree with you, these heats are a step back in terms of aesthetics, but for me its about OC performance and features and such with this platform, then they can get the looks right for their future boards that is fine with me.

excellent write up! looking to see some numbers so we can compare ud3 vs ud5!

Thanks man, you too! haha that would be cool.

I would appreciate back panel clear cmos button

how about higher Z77 model from gigabyte

If they put it on the back then they prob wouldn't put a button on the PCB, that means I have to stretch, and youd prob never use it if you use the board inside a case anyways. If anything they left a jumper, so hook up your case's reset button jumper to the clear CMOS. Either way if you are doing air /water OC on this board, you don't need to use the clear CMOS button, the board recovers itself I hate back panel clear CMOS buttons when they are used in lieu of a internal clear cmos button, it bother me. like on the ROG boards, I think its a dumbest decision asus makes with those boards. However there is a major difference between the clear CMOS jumpers of asus and gigabyte, gigabyte has shifted to the 2-pin clear CMOS, and ASUS still at the 3-pin, which means GIGABYTE you can hook up a simple case button to your Clear CMOS jumper, they even put it very close to the front panel headers for you.

higher model? Sniper 3. But why you need higher? you want clear CMOS on the backpanel anyways hahahahahahahaah j/k mate.

[Nelly]

Hey just a heads up!

The Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H is available to order here in the UK, their is a promotion on the first 30 people who order from various retailers get a FREE Antec Kuhler 620 Watercooler!

We have a great Bank Holiday gift for you on the 8th of April, Don’t miss out!

-- In line with the new Intel 7 Series launch GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H motherboards come bundled with a free Antec 620 water cooler --

We at GIGABYTE UK are delighted to announce our special Easter holiday offer in line with the brand new launch of Intel 7 series motherboards. Gigabyte UK are bundling the high end Antec H₂O 620 water cooler with our brand new Z77X-UD5H motherboards.

All you need to do to get your free gift is logon to one of the following official launch partners listed below at 11am on the 8th of April and order the Z77X-UD5H motherboard:
Aria PC Technology, Ebuyer.com, Novatech LTD, Overclockers UK and Scan Computers International.

More details:
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.p....html#msg68409

Gigabyte Source>> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=419269151420070

I've ordered mine from OcUK, should recieve mine on Wednesday 11th April.

[sin0822]

that is awesome!

[C-N]

Hey just a heads up!

The Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H is available to order here in the UK, their is a promotion on the first 30 people who order from various retailers get a FREE Antec Kuhler 620 Watercooler!

Thanks for the heads up Nelly..... mine's now ordered from Novatech with the slow but free delivery

Now to find something to use the 620 on.............

[Hilly]

@sin0822

Your review will appear on 8-Apr when? Cheers I'm still salivating looking at your preview!

[sin0822]

review will be up when everyone else will be up, however I can only use with SB CPUs ATM, Ivy will be up when Ivy NDA is up.

[Nelly]

Coolaler breaks previous memory OC record on Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H - 3060MHz in dual-channel) with 4 DIMMs

Gigabyte have come along way over the years.
Gone are the years of motherboard manufacturers not endorsing overclocking, to employing, listening and catering to the entire enthusiast and overclocking market.

It's a great move, and I applaud Gigabyte for doing so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-6ptGUaR8

The latest news comes from Taiwanese power user "Coolaler" who has smashed Gigabyte's previous memory overclocking record with his Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H motherboard.

He pushed his memory up to an insane 1530MHz (which is 3060MHz in dual-channel) with 4 DIMMs.

I will add that it's not too hard to hit high overclock results on 1 or 2 DIMMs, but 4 DIMMs? That's another challenge altogether. Nice work, Coolaler!

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[sin0822]

I guess the chinese cpu-z and easytune helped.

[stasio]

Nelly,
welcome to Giga Z77 club (good choice).

I heard that ASUS will include 1 or 2 BIOS chip free....ha,ha

[Nelly]

Nelly,
welcome to Giga Z77 club (good choice).

Thanks, mine should arrive later this afternoon. Looking forward to using this motherboard.