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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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...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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
...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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI Interface FDI Interface PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® Z68 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM...
GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI Interface FDI Interface PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x4 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® Z68 D-Sub DVI-D HDMI Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM...
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...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for 2-Way ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology Support...
...use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for 2-Way ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to x8 mode. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Multi-Graphics Technology Support...
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... install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 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 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header...
... install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel 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 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header...
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...technology. - 19 - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. C. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology...
...technology. - 19 - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. C. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology...
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... during the POST. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6...
... during the POST. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard 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 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, 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 SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. BIOS Setup When the CPU...
...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to decrease power consumption. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in system halt state. BIOS Setup When the CPU...
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... on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is present only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU...
... on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is present only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU...
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... item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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 Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
... item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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 Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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...a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press 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] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Make...
...a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press 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] [Enable If No Ext PEG] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Make...
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... PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to Disabled for display. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for legacy...
... PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the system boots up a dual view configuration, set this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to Disabled for display. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for legacy...
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... set to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 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 USB3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
... set to RAID(XHD) automatically. Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 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 USB3.0 Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. If no cable problem is activated. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) 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...
... F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. If no cable problem is activated. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) 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...
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... 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 access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn...
... 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 access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. 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 from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to begin the BIOS update. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn...
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... button to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enable RAID for RAID 0. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. A. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
... button to automatically install all of your data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enable RAID for RAID 0. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. A. Or you have to load the SATA controller driver first. The following procedure details the steps to set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
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...use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer. C. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you do not want to available SATA port (Note 3)on the devices being connected. - 77 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation...
...use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer. C. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you do not want to available SATA port (Note 3)on the devices being connected. - 77 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation...
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...Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix - 86 - Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you to the following list...
...Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Appendix - 86 - Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . After the driver installation, you to the following list...
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... select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on our website and search for hardware changes. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 97 -
... select Scan for "onboard HD audio driver." Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on our website and search for hardware changes. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 97 -