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...POST (Power-On Self-Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...POST (Power-On Self-Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68M-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68M-D2H 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 Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68M-D2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68M-D2H 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 Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
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...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it 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 supporting up...
...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it 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 supporting up...
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Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header ...
Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header ...
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... Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory...
... Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68M-D2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-Z68-7A89WG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68M-D2H E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/25/2011-Z68-7A89WG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to...
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... 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 of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... 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 of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU 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 order to decrease power consumption. Real-Time Ratio Changes In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to reduce the power. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU 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 order to decrease power consumption. Real-Time Ratio Changes In OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to reduce the power. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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.../PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you to set the onboard graphics clock. This item is configurable only when the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The...
.../PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you to set the onboard graphics clock. This item is configurable only when the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Internal Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The...
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... you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item...
... you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item...
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... hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Press to accept. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to EFI if 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 Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE x16] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for entering...
... hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Press to accept. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to EFI if 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 Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE x16] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for entering...
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... a dual-display configuration, set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for display. The adjustable range is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the BIOS to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD...
... a dual-display configuration, set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for display. The adjustable range is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the BIOS to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function OROM UI and Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IQR4] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function OROM UI and Banner Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IQR4] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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...-DOS mode; BIOS Setup - 46 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID 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...
...-DOS mode; BIOS Setup - 46 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) OROM UI and Banner Determines whether to display Intel RAID ROM messages during the POST when the Intel SATA RAID 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...
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... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
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... set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID...
... set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. A. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID...
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... mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector...
... mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector...
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.../Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A screen will appear. Step 2: For the Intel Z68: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Then a controller menu...
.../Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . A screen will appear. Step 2: For the Intel Z68: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Then a controller menu...
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..."onboard HD audio driver." When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error...
..."onboard HD audio driver." When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error...