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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled...
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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
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... supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology...
... supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology...
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... press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be...
... press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... state to set a power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. The...
... state to set a power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. This feature only works for CPU Turbo mode. The...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency...
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... memory to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a memory module that supports...
... memory to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the onboard graphics clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a memory module that supports...
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... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto...
... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto...
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.... BIOS Setup - 40 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. Ch-A Data VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this...
.... BIOS Setup - 40 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. Ch-A Data VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this...
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... the quick boot function 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 Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for daily use. BIOS Setup Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. For...
... the quick boot function 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 Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for daily use. BIOS Setup Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. For...
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... Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to set up a dual-display configuration, set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only when no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
... Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to set up a dual-display configuration, set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only when no PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card...
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... appear: Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to the motherboard, the Status fields of all of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is...
... appear: Start detecting at Port..... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to the motherboard, the Status fields of all of the attached LAN cable. If no LAN cable is...
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... Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables...
... Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of wires, the Status field will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables...
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... CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode...
... CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode...
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... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to update BIOS?" The following procedure assumes that you sure to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 1: 1. Select HDD...
... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to update BIOS?" The following procedure assumes that you sure to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Step 1: 1. Select HDD...
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... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to load the SATA controller driver first. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated...
... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to load the SATA controller driver first. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated...
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... connect the power connector from your computer. C. If you may vary depending on the motherboard. B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA...
... connect the power connector from your computer. C. If you may vary depending on the motherboard. B. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA...
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... arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the previous screen. Then a controller menu similar to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . A screen will appear. After the driver installation, you to that in Figure 2 will then appear asking you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk...
... arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the previous screen. Then a controller menu similar to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . A screen will appear. After the driver installation, you to that in Figure 2 will then appear asking you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk...
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... some BIOS options missing? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 97 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on...
... some BIOS options missing? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 97 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on...