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... the BIOS version. - 1 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be used for your data. 2. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control...
... the BIOS version. - 1 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be used for your data. 2. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control...
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... Technology. If the cache device is reported as missing or failed and it contained data that had not yet been written to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. English Step 2: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Select the acceleration ...disconnected, there is installed. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to increase performance. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data ...
... Technology. If the cache device is reported as missing or failed and it contained data that had not yet been written to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. English Step 2: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Select the acceleration ...disconnected, there is installed. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to increase performance. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the 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...
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GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 LAN or RJ45 x4 x1 Switch Realtek RTL8111E...
GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 LAN or RJ45 x4 x1 Switch Realtek RTL8111E...
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... the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer.
... the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your dealer.
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...174; Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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 ...138; Support for DDR3 DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 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-...
...174; Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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 ...138; Support for DDR3 DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 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-...
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...8226;• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket...the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may locate...
...8226;• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket...the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may locate...
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... a foolproof design. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
... a foolproof design. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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...other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step... 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...
...other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step... 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...
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... Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
... Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
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... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V ... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V...
... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V ... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E15 99.80 MHz 3193.85 MHz 1330.71 MHz 1024 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.536V...
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... } 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 [... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you to operate at default value. For more information...
... } 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 [... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. The adjustable range is present only when you to operate at default value. For more information...
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...PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BIOS Setup - 38 - ...Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this set- Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Enabled will be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency...
...PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BIOS Setup - 38 - ...Internal Graphics Clock Allows you install a CPU that supports this set- Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Enabled will be set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency...
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...PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Turbo Lets the system operate at... here is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to increase memory performance and stability. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (...
...PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used. Turbo Lets the system operate at... here is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to increase memory performance and stability. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (...
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Landing zone. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Number of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop . Precomp Landing Zone Sector Halt On...
... a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Landing zone. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Number of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop . Precomp Landing Zone Sector Halt On...
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... the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. BIOS Setup 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...
... the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. BIOS Setup 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...
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...the PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as ...the first display. If you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies...
...the PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as ...the first display. If you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies...
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... 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become...
... 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...