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... Smart Response Technology. 1. It is 64 GB. 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...
... Smart Response Technology. 1. It is 64 GB. 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...
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... 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 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status 55 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 57 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 57 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
... 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 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status 55 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 57 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 57 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
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...up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_4) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port...
...up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_4) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port...
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... interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from operating system. Refer to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for instructions on the monitor being used. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
... interface technologies that supports DisplayPort to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from operating system. Refer to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. •• When removing the cable connected to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Dual Display Configurations for instructions on the monitor being used. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
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... the device configured in time. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . BIOS Setup - 34 - The message that follows asks if you to set to accept. The system will display a message during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions...
... the device configured in time. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . BIOS Setup - 34 - The message that follows asks if you to set to accept. The system will display a message during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions...
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... automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps...
... automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps...
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... CPU core frequency and voltage will 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 determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. The C3/C6 state is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor...
... CPU core frequency and voltage will 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 determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. The C3/C6 state is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor...
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... in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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.
... in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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.
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...of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to...
...of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to...
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...when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of system memory allocated solely for the BIOS...
...when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of system memory allocated solely for the BIOS...
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... shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup - 52 - RAID Enables RAID for the back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on the number of the attached LAN cable. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its...
... shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup - 52 - RAID Enables RAID for the back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on the number of the attached LAN cable. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its...
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... a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. In the main menu...
... a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! The following procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. In the main menu...
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... Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function...
... Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function...
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..., SATA2_4 and eSATA ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from 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 Controllers A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
..., SATA2_4 and eSATA ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from 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 Controllers A. Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
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... and the BIOS version. - 91 - 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] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... and the BIOS version. - 91 - 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] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. The locations of the driver. screen, select Load Driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform...
...: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. The locations of the driver. screen, select Load Driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform...
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... a floppy disk. First, copy the driver from a floppy disk that in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the 32- Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID folder to the floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64...
... a floppy disk. First, copy the driver from a floppy disk that in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to install the 32- Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID folder to the floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64...
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...-bit or 64-bit version of the two drivers appear on whether you want to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Below we assume that you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver...
...-bit or 64-bit version of the two drivers appear on whether you want to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Below we assume that you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver...
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...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 - 113 - If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? In the Main Menu, press + to show the advanced options. 5-3 Troubleshooting...
...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 - 113 - If your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? In the Main Menu, press + to show the advanced options. 5-3 Troubleshooting...