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...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide ...detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide ...detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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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. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of...
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... pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
... pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU...
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... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card. •• Always...
... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card. •• Always...
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... differ by graphics cards. C. 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 connectors on the two...graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of your graphics cards. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - System Requirements - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on...
... differ by graphics cards. C. 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 connectors on the two...graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of your graphics cards. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - System Requirements - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on...
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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. G.QBOFM GSATA3_6 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration...
... 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. G.QBOFM GSATA3_6 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration...
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... front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. 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. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 29 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...
... front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. 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. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 29 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to the CPU clock ratio in ...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to the CPU clock ratio in ...
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... frequency. The adjustable range is occurring to 2000 MHz. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be emitted to lower CPU performance to manually set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
... frequency. The adjustable range is occurring to 2000 MHz. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be emitted to lower CPU performance to manually set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
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... , set 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 manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large...
... , set 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 manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large...
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...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. You can be set to the CPU temperature. CPU ...Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the ...
...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. You can be set to the CPU temperature. CPU ...Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Manual Allows you to run at slow speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control the ...
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... Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart...system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Failure to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es)...
... Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will restart...system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Failure to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es)...
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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 - 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 -
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...by adding one more physical BIOS chip. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, ...which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011...
...by adding one more physical BIOS chip. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, ...which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68X-UD3H-B3 F1r . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/11/2011...
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... performing a BIOS update. 2. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot. - 71 ... instructions to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for 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 so may result in...
... performing a BIOS update. 2. C. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot. - 71 ... instructions to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for 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 so may result in...
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...After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you'll not be recognized during...RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to expand its capacity...
...After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you'll not be recognized during...RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to expand its capacity...
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...1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME... 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...
...1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME... 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...