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... 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 used for your data. 2. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn ... hard disk. If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be installed to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you also need an SSD to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test...
... 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 used for your data. 2. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn ... hard disk. If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be installed to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you also need an SSD to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test...
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...® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® 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 DIMM sockets...
...® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® 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 DIMM sockets...
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...back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the ... Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 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...
...back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the ... Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 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...
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...138; Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System 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-...138; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system ...
...138; Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System 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-...138; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system ...
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... supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
... supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
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... provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After ...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
... provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After ...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
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...level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 333 Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with an equivalent one ...minute. (Or use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to connect ...
...level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may hang. •• These fan headers are not able to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 333 Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with an equivalent one ...minute. (Or use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to connect ...
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... 2) 31 [Auto] -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 [Auto] -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note 2) CPU Multi-Threading (Note 2) [Auto] [All] [Enabled] CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 2) [Auto] C3/C6 State Support (Note 2) [Auto] CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 2) [Auto] CPU EIST Function (Note 2) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 2) [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level ...
... 2) 31 [Auto] -Turbo Power Limit(Watts) 95 [Auto] -Core Current Limit(Amps) 97 CPU Cores Enabled (Note 2) CPU Multi-Threading (Note 2) [Auto] [All] [Enabled] CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note 2) [Auto] C3/C6 State Support (Note 2) [Auto] CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 2) [Auto] CPU EIST Function (Note 2) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 2) [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level ...
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.... (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. The C3/C6 state is a more information about Intel CPUs...
.... (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. The C3/C6 state is a more information about Intel CPUs...
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... System Memory Multiplier settings. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set- CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Important: It is highly recommended that is enabled. Disabled Disables this...
... System Memory Multiplier settings. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set- CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Important: It is highly recommended that is enabled. Disabled Disables this...
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Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the CPU being used. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Performance... Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a memory module that supports this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Options are synchronous to increase memory performance and...
Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the CPU being used. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Performance... Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a memory module that supports this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Options are synchronous to increase memory performance and...
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The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto.... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item 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: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6:...
The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto.... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item 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: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6:...
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...[64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this feature. For more information about ...up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Capability Limit CPUID Max. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating...
...[64MB+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this feature. For more information about ...up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to be installed supports booting from the installed hard drives. Capability Limit CPUID Max. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating...
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...a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is the total amount of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO ...Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up a ...
...a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is the total amount of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO ...Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the system boots up a ...
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...overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6,.... Unique Features - 68 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Easy mode/...you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your own sound file (.wav file). (Note)...
...overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6,.... Unique Features - 68 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Easy mode/...you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your own sound file (.wav file). (Note)...
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...Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to take effect. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to save the settings. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system ...6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. users simply click on the motherboard model. 4-5 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is supported depends on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts...
...Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to take effect. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to save the settings. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up system ...6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. users simply click on the motherboard model. 4-5 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is supported depends on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts...
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... to the Cloud OC server later. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The ... Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. OC server will provide a word, and then click Send and you can system status. Unique Features - 76 - 4-8...
... to the Cloud OC server later. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is normal. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The ... Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in power off , suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. OC server will provide a word, and then click Send and you can system status. Unique Features - 76 - 4-8...
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.... The problem is working properly. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Appendix A When the computer is turned on your question. Yes Check if there is display on ,... is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (...
.... The problem is working properly. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your monitor. Appendix A When the computer is turned on your question. Yes Check if there is display on ,... is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Reinstall other devices one by one (...