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...motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be used for your motherboard. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that...Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your computer and press to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems ...
...motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be used for your motherboard. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that...Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your computer and press to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems ...
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...fication area and double-click it to install the operating system. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 -
...fication area and double-click it to install the operating system. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 -
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... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product...
... product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. All rights reserved. Check your motherboard looks like this product...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD3H-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 ... 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD3H-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 ... 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 ...
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... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/... Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 DMI Interface LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® Z68 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC iTE Bus IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center...
GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/... Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 DMI Interface LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® Z68 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC iTE Bus IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center...
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... Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Back Panel Connectors 4...
... Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Back Panel Connectors 4...
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... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original...
... used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original...
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... for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end ...
... for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end ...
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... DisplayPort to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port. The following describes the states of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. eSATA 3Gb/s Connector The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and...
... DisplayPort to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port. The following describes the states of 2560x1600p but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. eSATA 3Gb/s Connector The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and...
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... Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of a CPU fan with an equivalent one. Danger of...
... Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of a CPU fan with an equivalent one. Danger of...
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... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 9) GSATA3_5/6 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell ...
... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 9) GSATA3_5/6 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell ...
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... front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED... are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects...
... front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED... are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects...
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.... Pin No. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the...
.... Pin No. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the...
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... necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
... necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . When the motherboard is set the first boot device without having to set to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is running at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: ... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is found running at next boot if you do not respond YES or NO in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . When the motherboard is set the first boot device without having to set to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is running at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: ... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is found running at next boot if you do not respond YES or NO in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the...
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... the right side of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the submenu. •• If you do not find the settings you enter the... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... the right side of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the submenu. •• If you do not find the settings you enter the... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...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 .... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without ...
...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 .... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without ...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1r 99.80 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1330.65 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 30.0... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1r 99.80 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1330.65 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 30.0...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1r 99.80 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1330.65 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 30.0... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1r 99.80 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1330.65 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 30.0...
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Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating ...
Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating ...