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English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk 4. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also ... Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology • The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be used for your computer and press to make it work as a cache of...
English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk 4. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you also ... Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology • The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be used for your computer and press to make it work as a cache of...
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... icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid...
... icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid...
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... of this : "REV: X.X." 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...
... of this : "REV: X.X." 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual...
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... 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (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...
... 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (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...
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... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •... the chassis back panel with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the...
... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. •... the chassis back panel with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the...
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... SLI Configuration A. One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector - A power supply with sufficient power is selected. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of your graphics cards. Step 3: Plug...SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. C. Connecting the Graphics ...
... SLI Configuration A. One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector - A power supply with sufficient power is selected. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of your graphics cards. Step 3: Plug...SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. C. Connecting the Graphics ...
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In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash ... . The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash ... . The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD5-B3 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0MC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
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...box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and ...drivers. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE...
...box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and ...drivers. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will continue to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE...
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Drivers Installation - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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.
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... to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
... to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress...
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4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays...
4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 73 - Enable Incoming Folder ... Exit... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Disable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Description Displays...
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.... A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), .... 3. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset...
.... A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), .... 3. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset...
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...3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). C. If there is set may vary depending on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) ...SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is more than 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...
...3Gb/s channels, the system perfor- B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). C. If there is set may vary depending on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) ...SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is more than 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...
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... create RAID. The BIOS Setup menus described in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is required during the POST. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this step if you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - Configuring SATA ...controller and RAID mode in system BIOS Setup. To create a RAID array, press on the motherboard. Skip this section may differ from your requirements (Figure 1). (In AHCI mode, installation of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA...
... create RAID. The BIOS Setup menus described in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is required during the POST. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this step if you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - Configuring SATA ...controller and RAID mode in system BIOS Setup. To create a RAID array, press on the motherboard. Skip this section may differ from your requirements (Figure 1). (In AHCI mode, installation of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA...
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... 8 Use the Marvell Storage Utility in the Operating System: With the Marvell Storage utility, you want to the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. Appendix Topology Information HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks New_VD HDD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L HDD 1: WDC WD800JD-22L.... Delete the RAID Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on chip controller. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to cancel (Figure 8). Press . Yes No 1B4B...
... 8 Use the Marvell Storage Utility in the Operating System: With the Marvell Storage utility, you want to the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. Appendix Topology Information HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks New_VD HDD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L HDD 1: WDC WD800JD-22L.... Delete the RAID Array: To deleted the existing array, select the array on chip controller. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to cancel (Figure 8). Press . Yes No 1B4B...
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... files in the BootDrv folder. or 64-bit version, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is installed, we recommend that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to your floppy... as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your computer first because you do not need to...
... files in the BootDrv folder. or 64-bit version, copy all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is installed, we recommend that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Your system will open similar to your floppy... as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your computer first because you do not need to...
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Appendix - 98 - Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume.
Appendix - 98 - Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. • Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the Start menu. The Status item on the left of the screen displays the rebuild progress. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding, the Status will display as Normal. Step 2: Select a new drive to another disk in Manage Volume.
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...Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. If you can listen to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.)... to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations:...
...Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In the function for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. If you can listen to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.)... to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) audio. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations:...
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...power/amplifier. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check... with an internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Gen- Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which...
...power/amplifier. You can temporarily remove the battery from GIGABYTE's website to install. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check... with an internal amplifier. Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the motherboard battery in My Computer > Properties > Gen- Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which...