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... disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your computer and press to make it work as a cache of the hard... Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk. •...
... disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your computer and press to make it work as a cache of the hard... Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. English Follow the steps below to the SATA disk. •...
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..., use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you... can begin to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification...
..., use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you... can begin to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification...
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... Box: Select the SSD to be lost. - 3 - j k Step 3: After selecting the SSD you want to complete the configuration of the Intel Smart Response Technology. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to use, the size of...
... Box: Select the SSD to be lost. - 3 - j k Step 3: After selecting the SSD you want to complete the configuration of the Intel Smart Response Technology. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to use, the size of...
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... made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to ...assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners....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, ...
... made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to ...assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners....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, ...
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...Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E/F chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is...~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ...
...Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E/F chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots Multi-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is...~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to install it in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ...
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... 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. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O ...138; Support for Q-Share Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the product specifications and product-related information without prior ...
... 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. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O ...138; Support for Q-Share Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the product specifications and product-related information without prior ...
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...are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations...Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
...are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDR3_3 - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations...Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
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... of the two cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. System Requirements - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in... Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C-2.
... of the two cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. System Requirements - Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX(Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in... Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C-2.
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...of active cores. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the ... power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable all ...
...of active cores. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in your operating system. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the ... power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable all ...
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... CPU frequency be configurable. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Auto...halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is a more ...
... CPU frequency be configurable. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Auto...halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is a more ...
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... Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support...
... Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support...
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...the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. (Default... buffer size is the total amount of the hard drive and to set this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to issue warnings when a third ...
...the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is installed. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. (Default... buffer size is the total amount of the hard drive and to set this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to issue warnings when a third ...
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... latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. 13 14 15 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11... 12 10 16 17 Meter Mode - riod of the button. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is...
... latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of time. 13 14 15 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11... 12 10 16 17 Meter Mode - riod of the button. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is...
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...install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to expand its capacity. B. Unique Features Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. A. Before installing the operating system, you ... 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - 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 have to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/...
...install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to expand its capacity. B. Unique Features Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. A. Before installing the operating system, you ... 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - 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 have to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/...
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... Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size...
... Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Deivces : Port Device Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size...
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... [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 88 - The stripe block size can be special characters) under the Name item and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. RAID levels...
... [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select Appendix - 88 - The stripe block size can be special characters) under the Name item and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. RAID levels...
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...Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume. [..., including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Appendix
...Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to cancel (Figure 6). When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the specified volume. [..., including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Appendix
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... time, that is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Recovery Volume Options 5. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to create a RAID array. • By default, only the ... hard drives only. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to the master drive. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover...
... time, that is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in the operating system; Recovery Volume Options 5. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can be restored back to create a RAID array. • By default, only the ... hard drives only. the recovery drive is , if you are unable to the master drive. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover...
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... Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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. Appendix Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. Recovery: Copies data between a master and.... e. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to complete. - 91 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage...
... Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. 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. Appendix Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. Recovery: Copies data between a master and.... e. When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to complete. - 91 - Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Intel(R) Rapid Storage...
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... prompted to confirm your accelerated drive/volume (Figure 13) created using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Name...ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to confirm. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. Name DISK PORT 3 [ ACCELERATION OPTIONS ] Type Non-RAID Disk Capacity 74.5GB Mode Enhanced Status In Sync [ HELP ...
... prompted to confirm your accelerated drive/volume (Figure 13) created using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Name...ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to confirm. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - All Rights Reserved. Name DISK PORT 3 [ ACCELERATION OPTIONS ] Type Non-RAID Disk Capacity 74.5GB Mode Enhanced Status In Sync [ HELP ...