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... series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID...
... series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID...
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...Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
...Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express 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 of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express 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 of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
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.../SLI technology. - 19 - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - System Requirements - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards...
.../SLI technology. - 19 - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - System Requirements - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards...
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... Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 23 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA...
... Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Hardware Installation faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 23 11 LAD0 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA...
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..., hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It...
..., hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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.... - 37 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function.
.... - 37 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will become unavailable. Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function.
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... overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. 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 decrease heat production. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto...
... overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. 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 decrease heat production. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto...
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...(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch...
...(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] Graphics DVID +0.000V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] Item Help Menu Level DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch...
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... default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 42 - The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
... default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 42 - The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
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..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for GTT) (Note) This item is present only when you wish to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. If you install a CPU...
... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for GTT) (Note) This item is present only when you wish to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. If you install a CPU...
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.... SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in audio card instead of wires will operate at Port..... This feature will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled...
.... SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in audio card instead of wires will operate at Port..... This feature will appear: Start detecting at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled...
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... BIOS Setup Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Normal Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed. Manual...
... BIOS Setup Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Normal Allows the CPU fan to control the CPU fan speed. Manual...
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... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
... a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
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... the Intel SATA controllers. 4-7 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. The following procedure details the steps to load the SATA controller driver first. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note...
... the Intel SATA controllers. 4-7 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. The following procedure details the steps to load the SATA controller driver first. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note...
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... connect the power connector from your computer Attach 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 installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI...
... connect the power connector from your computer Attach 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 installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI...
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... the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to...
... the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP installation. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to...
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... for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 97...
... for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Chapter 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 97...