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... 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 Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure...
... 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 Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure...
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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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...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 ...138; 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to GIGABYTE's website for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) *...
...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 ...138; 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX8) * The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to GIGABYTE's website for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) *...
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...138; 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper ...; 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip - 11 -
...138; 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper ...; 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip - 11 -
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...Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Use this port. Refer to the figure below for details.) •• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported ... device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation - 20 - ...
...Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. Use this port. Refer to the figure below for details.) •• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported ... device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation - 20 - ...
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...in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. The following escribes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green...connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. This jack can be connected to ...
...in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. The following escribes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green...connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. This jack can be connected to ...
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... assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition F1_PANELM(NICH)2_L 2 GND Pin No. 1 2 Definition MIC GND F_PANEL (H61M-D2) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND...
... assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Definition F1_PANELM(NICH)2_L 2 GND Pin No. 1 2 Definition MIC GND F_PANEL (H61M-D2) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND...
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... 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 the BIOS Setup program...
... 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 the BIOS Setup program...
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...Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. If no cable problem is detected on the... function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using... the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable....
...Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. If no cable problem is detected on the... function is enabled. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using... the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable....
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... user to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 92. For example, users can listen to the right shows the default...
... user to the following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 92. For example, users can listen to the right shows the default...
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...the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of device you wish to an audio jack. Appendix Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Then click OK. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure ...an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. - 91 - Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. Then the speaker ...
...the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of device you wish to an audio jack. Appendix Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you connect. Then click OK. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure ...an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. - 91 - Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. Then the speaker ...
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.... D. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device... advanced settings dialog box. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab.
.... D. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device... advanced settings dialog box. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab.
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... a S/PDIF optical cable to a S/PDIF optical cable 2. Click OK to complete. (Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to get the best audio quality. 1. Appendix Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output(Optical) screen , (Note) click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and... bit depth. 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital...
... a S/PDIF optical cable to a S/PDIF optical cable 2. Click OK to complete. (Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to get the best audio quality. 1. Appendix Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output(Optical) screen , (Note) click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and... bit depth. 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital...
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.... Appendix - 94 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. It is recommended that you 'll ...
.... Appendix - 94 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack (pink) on the front panel. Double-click the icon to the Microphone screen. It is recommended that you 'll ...
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..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and rightclick on an...
..., click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you want to the steps below. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and rightclick on an...
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... the Stop Recording button . B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. Recording Sound 1. Appendix...
... the Stop Recording button . B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder A. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. Step 4: Now you have connected the sound input device (e.g. Recording Sound 1. Appendix...
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...values? In the Main Menu, press + to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for your board doesn't have ... ? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the computer name and select Scan for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume?
...values? In the Main Menu, press + to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for your board doesn't have ... ? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on the computer name and select Scan for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the maximum volume?