Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H questions

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 25, 2012, 08:53 AM

After many years with AMD I thought I'd give Intel a try again(yes I know it's better)
My Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H should be here in around 2-3 days so I have a couple of questions before unpacking
1- there are 4 SATA 6GB connectors(5 actually) two grey and two white,2 are driven off of the Intel Z77 Express chipset, while the two grey SATA 6 Gb/s ports are managed by a Marvell controller Which one should I use(mainly for my SSD)
2 - There are 2 LAN ports, one on the right driven by an Intel controller, and the other by an Atheros controller. again which one offers best performance?
And while I'm at it what software should I use to format my SSD and prep it for the new installation?
Thx in advance

cadaveca · Jul 25, 2012, 12:37 PM

SSD: Intel First.

LAN: Intel First. You can just disable the Atheros LAN in BIOS if not needed.

SSD prep: Let Windows handle it, install with no other drives connected except DVD if needed.

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 25, 2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

SSD prep: Let Windows handle it, install with no other drives connected except DVD if needed.

No special software needed to fully format,write zeros or whatever?
Thanks!

cadaveca · Jul 25, 2012, 12:44 PM

Nope, no software needed. Just do a quick format in Windows install beginnings, and you should be good to go.

Jul 25, 2012, 08:53 AM	#1
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Jul 25, 2012, 12:37 PM	#2
cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,932 (4.16/day) Thanks: 4,715 Thanked 5,462 Times in 3,308 Posts System Specs	SSD: Intel First. LAN: Intel First. You can just disable the Atheros LAN in BIOS if not needed. SSD prep: Let Windows handle it, install with no other drives connected except DVD if needed. __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

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System Name:	Th3 R3D X
Processor:	Intel Core i5 2500K @ 4.0Ghz
Motherboard:	Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H
Cooling:	CoolerMaster V6GT
Memory:	Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K2/8GX @2133Mhz(11-13-13-32)
Video Card:	ASUS Radeon HD6950 2GB CrossfireX
Hard Disk:	Hyper X 3K 90GB(OS+BF3),WD 500 + Samsung HD502HJ
Optical Drive:	LG DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung P2350,Full HD,2ms
Case:	Cooler Master HAF X
Sound Card:	OnBoard
PSU:	Cooler Master Silent Pro 850W
Software:	Win 7 Ultimate 64bit

Jul 25, 2012, 12:44 PM	#4
cadaveca My name is Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 10,932 (4.16/day) Thanks: 4,715 Thanked 5,462 Times in 3,308 Posts System Specs	Nope, no software needed. Just do a quick format in Windows install beginnings, and you should be good to go. __________________ Gadgets, Phones, Tablets, Cameras, TVs, HiFi...NextPowerUp -Only real men play games THIS way.

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