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... any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Documentation...or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this...
... any form or by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. Documentation...or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. ...
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... Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
... Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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...performance is selected. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer 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 top of ...the two cards. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, ...
...performance is selected. C-2. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer 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 top of ...the two cards. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, ...
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... to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. DIP 1 23 1 DIP 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 23 ThisPChIeeapdoweerrscuonpnpeoctrotrs(SdAiTgAit)a(Xl5S8A/P-ODCI...
... to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. DIP 1 23 1 DIP 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 23 ThisPChIeeapdoweerrscuonpnpeoctrotrs(SdAiTgAit)a(Xl5S8A/P-ODCI...
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...) 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 this jumper to factory defaults. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
...) 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 this jumper to factory defaults. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
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... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in your operating system. The C3/C6 state is present only if you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU...
... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in your operating system. The C3/C6 state is present only if you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU...
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... frequency. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set the system memory multiplier. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to the BCLK/DMI...
... frequency. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set the system memory multiplier. Enabled will allow for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to the BCLK/DMI...
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... - BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of cylinders. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when...
... - BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of cylinders. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when...
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Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is ... CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you...
Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is ... CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you...
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... Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After...select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your optical drive. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
... Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After...select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will restart your optical drive. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...normal system operation. Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to enter MS-DOS mode. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download... features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent SATA controller...
...normal system operation. Z68MA-D2H-B3 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/29/2011-Z68-7A89VG0XC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to enter MS-DOS mode. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download... features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent SATA controller...
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...BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then... the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. C. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause...
...BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then... the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. C. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause...
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... (Note 2) It is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or ... automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can click the Xpress Install All button to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ...
... (Note 2) It is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or ... automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can click the Xpress Install All button to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ...
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... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to...
... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive you want... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to...