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..., carefully read the User's Manual. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws... notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
..., carefully read the User's Manual. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws... notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports • The box contents above are...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports • The box contents above are...
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.... •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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...
.... •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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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... push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
... push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
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...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1.
...;• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1.
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... connector may differ by graphics cards. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and ... CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system...
... connector may differ by graphics cards. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and ... CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system...
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... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off...
... power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off...
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... be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the graphics card and have...
... be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the graphics card and have...
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... enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to set a current limit for different number of active cores.
... enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to set a current limit for different number of active cores.
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... is enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that is present only when you to manually set - Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG...
... is enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that is present only when you to manually set - Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG...
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... Configure your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None...
... Configure your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to None...
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Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. PWM Sets PWM ... reduce the fan speed. - 55 - CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to run at full speeds. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. CPU Warning...
Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. PWM Sets PWM ... reduce the fan speed. - 55 - CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to run at full speeds. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. CPU Warning...
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... dialog box(es) (e.g. Failure to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ... click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
... dialog box(es) (e.g. Failure to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ... click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
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Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 60 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Z68XUD5.F1) to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
... FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Z68XUD5.F1) to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
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... Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the 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 matches your...motherboard is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your system not to start. 3. During the BIOS update...
... Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the 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 matches your...motherboard is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to be flashed matches your system not to start. 3. During the BIOS update...
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...manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE...Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. ...
...manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 - Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Using GIGABYTE...Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. ...
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...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 master drive ...10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. e. 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. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Appendix Step...
...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 master drive ...10.0.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. e. 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. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk. Appendix Step...