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Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated ...
Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated ...
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... is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After ... and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install the operating system.
... is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After ... and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install the operating system.
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... assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this...
... assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 ...Cloud OC...74 4-9 TouchBIOS...75 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using ...
... 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 ...Cloud OC...74 4-9 TouchBIOS...75 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using ...
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Box Contents GA-Z68P-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-Z68P-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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...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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum...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 ...
...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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum...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 ...
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... end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 333 Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card...
... end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 333 Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card...
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... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Connection...
... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Connection...
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The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ...subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. 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 Xpress...
The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN ...subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. 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 Xpress...
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...Drive(XHD) (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for...that support Native mode. (Default) - 45 - Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be set to Enabled, the PCH ...
...Drive(XHD) (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for...that support Native mode. (Default) - 45 - Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be set to Enabled, the PCH ...
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... your optical drive. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart... the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...
... your optical drive. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart... the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 -
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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...; It is recommended to back up data on the amount of it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - actual size...
...; It is recommended to back up data on the amount of it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - actual size...
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... to store the backup image file. C. Unique Features - 60 - B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up...
... to store the backup image file. C. Unique Features - 60 - B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Step 1: Select BACKUP to start backing up...
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... with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change ... ... Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option...
... with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... Enable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change ... ... Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option...
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..., with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your data to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a... the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to load the SATA controller driver first. All with which you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into the array to enable RAID for complex and time-...
..., with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your data to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a... the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to load the SATA controller driver first. All with which you can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into the array to enable RAID for complex and time-...
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Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)on the ...devices being connected. - 77 - Installing 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...
Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)on the ...devices being connected. - 77 - Installing 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...
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... begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 81 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID...
... begin creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 81 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press on the Create Volume item to Non-RAID...