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... 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 4.4 Smart Storage Caching 22 Chapter 5: T-Series BIOS & Software 23 5.1 T-Series UEFI BIOS 23 5.2 T-Series Software 26 Chapter 6: Useful Help 36 6.1 Driver Installation Note 36 6.2 Extra Information 37 6.3 Troubleshooting 38 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 40...
... 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 4.4 Smart Storage Caching 22 Chapter 5: T-Series BIOS & Software 23 5.1 T-Series UEFI BIOS 23 5.2 T-Series Software 26 Chapter 6: Useful Help 36 6.1 Driver Installation Note 36 6.2 Extra Information 37 6.3 Troubleshooting 38 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 40...
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F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 SW_PWR1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT HDMI1 U SB_KBMS1 PHS PH3 PH2 PH1 VTT _LED1 ATXPW R2 C PU_FAN1 DVI1 Socket 1155 CPU1 DDR3 _A1 DDR3 _A2 DDR3 _B1 DDR3 _B2 VGA1 RJ45USB 1 AUDIO1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 ATXP WR1 LAN PEX1_1 Z68 BIOS CODEC PEX16_2 SATA2 SATA1 F_AU DIO1 BAT1 J CMOS1 Super I/O JSP DI FOUT1 J_PRINT1 PCI1 PCI2 J_C OM1 SY S_FA N1 SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 LED_D2 LED_D1 SW_R ST1 CIR1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 SW_PWR1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT HDMI1 U SB_KBMS1 PHS PH3 PH2 PH1 VTT _LED1 ATXPW R2 C PU_FAN1 DVI1 Socket 1155 CPU1 DDR3 _A1 DDR3 _A2 DDR3 _B1 DDR3 _B2 VGA1 RJ45USB 1 AUDIO1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 ATXP WR1 LAN PEX1_1 Z68 BIOS CODEC PEX16_2 SATA2 SATA1 F_AU DIO1 BAT1 J CMOS1 Super I/O JSP DI FOUT1 J_PRINT1 PCI1 PCI2 J_C OM1 SY S_FA N1 SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 LED_D2 LED_D1 SW_R ST1 CIR1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. TZ68A+ JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Please carefully follow the procedures to connect additional USB cable on...
Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. TZ68A+ JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Please carefully follow the procedures to connect additional USB cable on...
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... Technology Driver). Select "Accelerate" page, and make sure the status of RAID with an Intel SSD drive can be improved better. Activate RAID mode from BIOS, and install operating system. 3. Insert the Setup CD to open the main windows. 5. Double click it to the optical drive, and Install all processes finish...
... Technology Driver). Select "Accelerate" page, and make sure the status of RAID with an Intel SSD drive can be improved better. Activate RAID mode from BIOS, and install operating system. 3. Insert the Setup CD to open the main windows. 5. Double click it to the optical drive, and Install all processes finish...
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...Notice: Please Clear CMOS if system no display after overclocking Start Page [Page - Main] You can set the entrance Page when you enter UEFI BIOS Setup ====Manual CPU system==== Fixed CPU Ratio CPU Ratio CPU Core Current Max(Amp) Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) Power Limit 2 Switch ...Change Opt. General Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. the difference will be different from USB Flash Drive TZ68A+ !! The UEFI BIOS information described below in the Setup CD. A. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. Notice: Not all types of setting up...
...Notice: Please Clear CMOS if system no display after overclocking Start Page [Page - Main] You can set the entrance Page when you enter UEFI BIOS Setup ====Manual CPU system==== Fixed CPU Ratio CPU Ratio CPU Core Current Max(Amp) Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) Power Limit 2 Switch ...Change Opt. General Help Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Version x.xx.xxxx. the difference will be different from USB Flash Drive TZ68A+ !! The UEFI BIOS information described below in the Setup CD. A. Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends, Inc. Notice: Not all types of setting up...
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...System temperature. However, it is not recommended for any overclocking performance. C. Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function is under UEFI BIOS setup, and is controlled automatically by overclocking. This function will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends... is always on whenever the system starts up due to control CPU/System Temperature vs. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Boot Security O.N.E Save & Exit > PCI Subsystem Settings > ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control > CPU Configuration ...
...System temperature. However, it is not recommended for any overclocking performance. C. Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function is under UEFI BIOS setup, and is controlled automatically by overclocking. This function will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". Copyright© 201x, American Megatrends... is always on whenever the system starts up due to control CPU/System Temperature vs. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Boot Security O.N.E Save & Exit > PCI Subsystem Settings > ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control > CPU Configuration ...
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...;) When CPU temperature is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. The range is higher than this value, the CPU fan controller will keep lowest RPM. TZ68A+ Advanced SMART FAN Control CPU Smart FAN > CPU FAN Calibrate Control Mode FAN Ctrl OFF(oC) FAN Ctrl ON(oC) FAN Ctrl Start value FAN... Ctrl Sensitive BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Manual] CPU FAN Smart control function. [Disabled]: Full ON [Auto]:By parameters below. Fan Ctrl Start Value This item sets CPU FAN...
...;) When CPU temperature is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. The range is higher than this value, the CPU fan controller will keep lowest RPM. TZ68A+ Advanced SMART FAN Control CPU Smart FAN > CPU FAN Calibrate Control Mode FAN Ctrl OFF(oC) FAN Ctrl ON(oC) FAN Ctrl Start value FAN... Ctrl Sensitive BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Manual] CPU FAN Smart control function. [Disabled]: Full ON [Auto]:By parameters below. Fan Ctrl Start Value This item sets CPU FAN...
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... customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. If you are not using eHot-Line service. Motherboard Manual Enter...
... customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. If you are not using eHot-Line service. Motherboard Manual Enter...
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Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. TZ68A+ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. Save current BIOS to a .bin file 33 Show current BIOS information Update BIOS from the Internet Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. TZ68A+ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. Save current BIOS to a .bin file 33 Show current BIOS information Update BIOS from the Internet Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... for your reference only. All the information and content above are subject to restart the system. The utility will update BIOS with the proper BIOS file, and this process. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for updating, then click on ...OK to be slightly different from this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. The actual information and settings on board may take minutes. Motherboard Manual Before doing this manual. 34 While the...
... for your reference only. All the information and content above are subject to restart the system. The utility will update BIOS with the proper BIOS file, and this process. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for updating, then click on ...OK to be slightly different from this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. The actual information and settings on board may take minutes. Motherboard Manual Before doing this manual. 34 While the...
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Please follow the following instructions to complete the update. 35 Load Image:Choose the picture as to customize your boot logo easily. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to update boo logo: 1. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result. 3. You can choose JPG or BMP as your boot logo so as the boot logo. 2. TZ68A+ BIOScreen Utility (Optional) This utility allows you to personalize your computer.
Please follow the following instructions to complete the update. 35 Load Image:Choose the picture as to customize your boot logo easily. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to update boo logo: 1. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result. 3. You can choose JPG or BMP as your boot logo so as the boot logo. 2. TZ68A+ BIOScreen Utility (Optional) This utility allows you to personalize your computer.
Bios Manual
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... options and settings in the ACPI specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the EPA Green PC specification. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives...to describe the settings in UEFI BIOS. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to NVRAM. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this...
... options and settings in the ACPI specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the EPA Green PC specification. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives...to describe the settings in UEFI BIOS. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to NVRAM. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this...
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... utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be responsible for that may be changed without notice. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. If the ... described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this is subject to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to be caused by wrong...
... utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be responsible for that may be changed without notice. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. If the ... described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this is subject to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to be caused by wrong...
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Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. System Time Set the system internal clock. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, model name, marketing name, built date, etc. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of current user. 3 System Date Set the system date. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Access Level Shows the access level of the basic system information.
Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. System Time Set the system internal clock. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, model name, marketing name, built date, etc. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of current user. 3 System Date Set the system date. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Access Level Shows the access level of the basic system information.
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TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
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... links to select the value. Disabled - Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read... Register. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled No Snoop This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM...
... links to select the value. Disabled - Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read... Register. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled No Snoop This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM...
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Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PME Wake up from S5 using PME event. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 6 TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is pressed. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI ...
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PME Wake up from S5 using PME event. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 6 TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is pressed. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI ...
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... up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Any Key / Stroke Key / Specific Key Stroke Keys Selected This item will wake on by alarm event. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 7 TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Wake system with Fixed Time This item enables or disables the system to wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
... up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Any Key / Stroke Key / Specific Key Stroke Keys Selected This item will wake on by alarm event. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 7 TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Wake system with Fixed Time This item enables or disables the system to wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
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... the processor to enable in each processor package. This determines the kind of basic information CPUID can do so, it can provide the operating system. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4 This item allows you to identify the processor and its capabilities. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 8 Options: Disabled...
... the processor to enable in each processor package. This determines the kind of basic information CPUID can do so, it can provide the operating system. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4 This item allows you to identify the processor and its capabilities. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 8 Options: Disabled...
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... (Default) / C0 / C1 / C6 / C7 9 This reduces cache latency by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it as well. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into several parts, thus...
... (Default) / C0 / C1 / C6 / C7 9 This reduces cache latency by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it as well. TZ68A+ UEFI BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into several parts, thus...