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... Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology • The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to RAID(XHD). Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated ...the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the...
... Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology • The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to RAID(XHD). Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated ...the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the...
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Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology... or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can...
Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology... or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can...
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... written permission. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form...
... written permission. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. 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 -
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GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LEVEL SHIFTER HDMI LEVEL SHIFTER OPTICAL CPU_FAN LGA1155 PWR_FAN ATX R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 F_AUDIO COMA SPDIF_O GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 BAT DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Intel® Z68 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCIe to PCI Bridge SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 CLR_CMOS F_USB4 F_USB2 F_USB1 TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB3 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA_DVI LEVEL SHIFTER HDMI LEVEL SHIFTER OPTICAL CPU_FAN LGA1155 PWR_FAN ATX R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX4 PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 F_AUDIO COMA SPDIF_O GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 BAT DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Intel® Z68 B_BIOS M_BIOS PCIe to PCI Bridge SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 CLR_CMOS F_USB4 F_USB2 F_USB1 TPM SYS_FAN1 F_USB3 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
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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 ...
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 ...
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...•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior... to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
...•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior... to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
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...; Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware System voltage...
...; Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware System voltage...
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... not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the... CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the... CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Follow...
... socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Follow...
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... may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push...CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
... may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push...CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
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... the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the ...the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. It is installed. 2. DS/SS DDR3_2 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ...
... the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the ...the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory 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. It is installed. 2. DS/SS DDR3_2 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ...
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... indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module...
... indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module...
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... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided...
... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided...
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System Requirements - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (...
System Requirements - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (...
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...Installation Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN...The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Before using this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor configurations are supported in connector. Do not rock it straight out from your...
...Installation Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN...The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Before using this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Dual monitor configurations are supported in connector. Do not rock it straight out from your...
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.../1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 13) COMA 14) CLR_CMOS 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard.
.../1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 13) COMA 14) CLR_CMOS 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard.
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... will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Hardware Installation If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices...
... will not start. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Hardware Installation If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to all devices...