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... lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on your motherboard. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
... lost once you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on your motherboard. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
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...click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is written to the accelerated disk or volume at intervals to increase performance. The "...Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to accelerate ...
...click OK to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is written to the accelerated disk or volume at intervals to increase performance. The "...Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to accelerate ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 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 Back...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 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 Back...
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GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 or 1 PCI Express x1 x4 x1 Switch x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Etron ...
GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 or 1 PCI Express x1 x4 x1 Switch x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Etron ...
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... screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by...
... screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by...
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...; i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at...4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for 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 S/PDIF Out LAN ...
...; i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at...4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for 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 S/PDIF Out LAN ...
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... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU... power cord from the power outlet 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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... mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...8226; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines ...
... mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...8226; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines ...
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... ends of the socket will snap into 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 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer... on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are...
... ends of the socket will snap into 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 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer... on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are...
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... - 32 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, 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, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... - 32 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, 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, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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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 E2 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0 oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.188V 1.584V...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0 oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.188V 1.584V...
...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0 oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.188V 1.584V...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0 oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.188V 1.584V...
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...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock ...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 [Disabled...
...CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. } Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock ...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 [Disabled...
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...For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that the CPU frequency be emitted to lower CPU performance... to detect whether an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be configurable. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency...
...For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that the CPU frequency be emitted to lower CPU performance... to detect whether an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be configurable. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency...
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..., Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to Disabled, this item will display the value... 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 three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Performance ...
..., Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to increase memory performance and stability. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Options are synchronous to Disabled, this item will display the value... 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 three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Performance ...
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...tWTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 38 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~40. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced ...1~12. tWL Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
...tWTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 38 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~40. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced ...1~12. tWL Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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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 941M 950M 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 941M 950M 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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... amount of sectors. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Number of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop . Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the ...system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup - 42 - Landing zone. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error. Typically, 640 KB...
... amount of sectors. Precomp Landing Zone Sector Write precompensation cylinder. Number of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop . Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the ...system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup - 42 - Landing zone. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error. Typically, 640 KB...
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... program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system 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...
... program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system 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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... Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. Options are: 32MB...utility is installed. Set this item to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. The adjustable range is installed. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the...
... Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCIE x16 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. Options are: 32MB...utility is installed. Set this item to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. The adjustable range is installed. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the...
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... supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to select the HPET mode for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to its last known awake...
... supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to select the HPET mode for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to its last known awake...