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...Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by copyright ...laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...
...Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by copyright ...laws and is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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... (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
... (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot.
... Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot.
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...Requirements - Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge ... of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with...
...Requirements - Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge ... of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with...
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... 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single...
... 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single...
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... Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Hardware Installation Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector...
... Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Hardware Installation Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector...
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... the PWM frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - When the CPU power...
... the PWM frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - When the CPU power...
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... automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. BIOS Setup - 40 - Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. The...
... automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. BIOS Setup - 40 - Depending on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. The...
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...to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets ... 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. The date format is 13:0:0. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired...
...to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets ... 2, 3 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. The date format is 13:0:0. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Select the desired...
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... the CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at... when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Slope PWM Allows...
... the CPU temperature. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at... when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Slope PWM Allows...
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... drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers...
... drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers...
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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 - 62 - 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 - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your ... However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash...
...design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your ... However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011-Z68-7A89VG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash...
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... model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your...
... model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your...
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...the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Before installing the operating system, you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard ... the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than...
...the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Before installing the operating system, you have to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard ... the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than...
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...set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want...
...set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. e. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want...