Manual
Page 1
... see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID(XHD). English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk...
... see shall depend on your computer and press to RAID(XHD). English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk...
User Manual
Page 10
...Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866...MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution...
...Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866...MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution...
User Manual
Page 12
... OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for TouchBIOS 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 integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install...
... OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for TouchBIOS 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 integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install...
User Manual
Page 19
... connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - C-2. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in "1-5 Installing...
... connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - C-2. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in "1-5 Installing...
User Manual
Page 21
... Audio to the default playback device. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in jack ( ). Hardware Installation Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on setting...
... Audio to the default playback device. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in jack ( ). Hardware Installation Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on setting...
User Manual
Page 33
... Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the main menu of the system in the CMOS. If this...
... Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the main menu of the system in the CMOS. If this...
User Manual
Page 48
... the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Capability Limit CPUID Max...
... the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Capability Limit CPUID Max...
User Manual
Page 49
... the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. If you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Disabled for display. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: 32MB+2MB ... drive and to set up a dual-display configuration, set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is installed. Always Enable...
... the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. If you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Disabled for display. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: 32MB+2MB ... drive and to set up a dual-display configuration, set a delay time for the onboard graphics controller. set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is installed. Always Enable...
User Manual
Page 51
... LAN, set this item to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART...
... LAN, set this item to the fault or short. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART...
User Manual
Page 53
... to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - Soft-Off by Ring Allows the system to turn off . Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power...
... to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - Soft-Off by Ring Allows the system to turn off . Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power...
User Manual
Page 54
.... ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on upon the return .... (Default) Full-On The system is turned on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on the system. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date ...
.... ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. select 64-bit mode when you install 32-bit Windows 7/Vista; Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on upon the return .... (Default) Full-On The system is turned on the system, enter the password and press . To turn on the system. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date ...
User Manual
Page 61
...like that are recommended 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. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g.... Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
...like that are recommended 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. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g.... Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
User Manual
Page 65
...system and drivers are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Step 2: Click Drive options. For example, When hard drives are different utilities. Unique Features Click... that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and third SATA...
...system and drivers are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Step 2: Click Drive options. For example, When hard drives are different utilities. Unique Features Click... that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first and third SATA...
User Manual
Page 68
... you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Unique... BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. site and update the BIOS. Z68XP-UD4 E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/13/2011-...
... you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Unique... BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. site and update the BIOS. Z68XP-UD4 E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/13/2011-...
User Manual
Page 71
...example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box ...and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using ...
...example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box ...and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using ...
User Manual
Page 72
...voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart tab allows you to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you to see its ...values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to individually change the core clock and memory clock for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds...
...voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart tab allows you to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you to see its ...values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to individually change the core clock and memory clock for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds...
User Manual
Page 77
... first time you use these images to recover your system or files when needed. Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window to the file you want and copy it. - 77 - You can use Smart Recovery 2. • The Backup Now button will display the ...Button Function Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to back up partitions in the backup destination (in Windows for ten minutes. The backup destination cannot be performed hourly. Unique Features SMART Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to perform the backup ...
... first time you use these images to recover your system or files when needed. Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window to the file you want and copy it. - 77 - You can use Smart Recovery 2. • The Backup Now button will display the ...Button Function Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to back up partitions in the backup destination (in Windows for ten minutes. The backup destination cannot be performed hourly. Unique Features SMART Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to perform the backup ...
User Manual
Page 78
...loss of these dates. Select the backup you created earlier and then click Next. 5. For further instructions, refer to proceed with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only): Steps: 1. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to select a time point. 4. Use the time slider to launch the SMART... DualBIOS utility. Restart your hard drive has serious errors, use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery. Unique Features - 78 - Click the System Recovery button on the selected time point and click Restore. 5....
...loss of these dates. Select the backup you created earlier and then click Next. 5. For further instructions, refer to proceed with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only): Steps: 1. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to select a time point. 4. Use the time slider to launch the SMART... DualBIOS utility. Restart your hard drive has serious errors, use the original Windows installation disk for system recovery. Unique Features - 78 - Click the System Recovery button on the selected time point and click Restore. 5....
User Manual
Page 81
... automatically and quickly set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Setting Up a RAID-Ready ... Xpress Install All button to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: ...
... automatically and quickly set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Setting Up a RAID-Ready ... Xpress Install All button to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Exits the X.H.D utility: ...
User Manual
Page 82
... to launch the enter the previously Cloud OC server. Click the or but- When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. For Windows XP, be unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is an easy-to complete. •... for login to the Cloud OC server. 4-9 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
... to launch the enter the previously Cloud OC server. Click the or but- When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. For Windows XP, be unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is an easy-to complete. •... for login to the Cloud OC server. 4-9 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP.