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... the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. English Follow the steps below to RAID(XHD). Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. The maximum... cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode...
... the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. English Follow the steps below to RAID(XHD). Installing the operating system and drivers to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. The maximum... cache memory size is recommended that you enable RAID mode. If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode...
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... enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress...
... enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress...
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... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. 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. ...All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
... example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. 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. ...All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
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Table of 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
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GA-Z68M-D2H 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 DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus x16 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® Z68 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
GA-Z68M-D2H 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 DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus x16 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 2 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® Z68 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
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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 ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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 ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Operating System Support for Q-Share Bundled ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 ... Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Operating System Support for Q-Share Bundled ...
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... sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory 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... memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory 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... memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... PCI Express slot 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 card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis...
... PCI Express slot 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 card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis...
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... occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •...
... occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •...
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... it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to the CPU or the system may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fan...
... it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in damage to the CPU or the system may be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. Most fan...
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PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power ..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on...
PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power ..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on...
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...) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 •• The front panel audio header su1pports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI...
...) 10 2 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 •• The front panel audio header su1pports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI...
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... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. DIP 1 23 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ...) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. DIP 1 23 PWM Switch (X58A-OC) ...) You may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
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... in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to boot. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the...
... in the CMOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to boot. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the...
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..., the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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...
..., the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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...
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... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Help ...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Help ...are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...
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...can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC...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 ...
...can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC...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 ...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E4 100.32 MHz 3193.86 MHz 1333.75 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 36.0...