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.... 2. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as a cache of...
.... 2. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to make it work as a cache of...
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...: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install all...
...: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install all...
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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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part 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. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this : "REV: X.X." ...
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... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 ...Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the...
... 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 ...Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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.../1333/1066 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 in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ... * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. ...
.../1333/1066 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 in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ... * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. ...
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... an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your computer.
... an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your computer.
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.... - 19 - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX 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. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics...screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector may differ by graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics...
.... - 19 - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX 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. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics...screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector may differ by graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics...
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... line out jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
... line out jack. Microphones must be used to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
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Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68-7A89WG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the ... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. 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 accept. The POST...
Z68A-D3H-B3 E15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/06/2011-Z68-7A89WG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the ... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. 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 accept. The POST...
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...the Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB ... for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command...
...the Intel Z68 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB ... for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to operate in the Intel Z68 Chipset. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command...
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... select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore...
... select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the recommended drivers. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. • Please ignore...
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Drivers Installation - 58 - 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 - 58 - 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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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation
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Drivers Installation - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install it. The latest version of an item to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website.
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... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Unique Features System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it . For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista...
... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. Unique Features System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it . For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista...
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... Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and...
... Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. If you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Please note that if there is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and...
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...... Exit... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 - About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-...Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making...
...... Exit... 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 69 - About Q-Share ... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-...Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making...
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...installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note ...X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 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. To manually set eXtreme...
...installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note ...X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. 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. To manually set eXtreme...
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... devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix If there 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 installation...) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...
... devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix If there 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 installation...) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear...