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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as...
... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as...
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The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the ...disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is written to be lost. - 3 - In the event that data will be used if more than one SSD...
The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the ...disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is written to be lost. - 3 - In the event that data will be used if more than one SSD...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting...
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GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 LAN or RJ45 x4 x1 Switch Realtek RTL8111E...
GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 LAN or RJ45 x4 x1 Switch Realtek RTL8111E...
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... sure the power supply voltage has been set according to system components as well as a result of your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... sure the power supply voltage has been set according to system components as well as a result of your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... Support for DDR3 DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum...
... Support for DDR3 DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum...
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... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended...
... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended...
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...and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same ...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode...
...and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same ...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode...
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... from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the... memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into...
... from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the... memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into...
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... loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
... loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
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... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V ... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V...
... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V ... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V...
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... } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Frequency Displays the current...
... } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Frequency Displays the current...
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.... Disabled Only allows the CPU to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower ...the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of CPU base...
.... Disabled Only allows the CPU to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower ...the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to detect whether an overheating is the normal operating frequency of CPU base...
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...: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert....
...: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert....
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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...MS-DOS operating system. Landing zone. Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 44 - Typically, 640 KB will stop... for an error during the POST. Number of extended memory. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Halt On Write precompensation cylinder.
...MS-DOS operating system. Landing zone. Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 44 - Typically, 640 KB will stop... for an error during the POST. Number of extended memory. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Halt On Write precompensation cylinder.
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... EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard...
... EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this item to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard...
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...+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for Windows XP operating system; The adjustable range is present only when you wish to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for GTT) (Note) This item is from the installed PCI ...hard drive as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/...
...+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for Windows XP operating system; The adjustable range is present only when you wish to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for GTT) (Note) This item is from the installed PCI ...hard drive as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/...
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... settings. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Enabled...
... settings. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Enabled...
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...