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...once you also need an SSD to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you back up the hard disk before con... requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. English Follow the steps below to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup...
...once you also need an SSD to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 and Windows Vista. • If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. If you back up the hard disk before con... requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU. • The operating system must be installed to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. English Follow the steps below to RAID(XHD). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup...
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... operating system. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to 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...
... operating system. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to 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...
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... data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. j k Step 3: After selecting the SSD you want to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard...
... data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. j k Step 3: After selecting the SSD you want to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. Select the size allocated for the cache memory, the hard...
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...published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Example: No part 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 ...assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...
...published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Example: No part 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 ...assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA...
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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 ...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring ...
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 ...74 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 75 4-8 Cloud OC...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 90 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 93 5-2-3 Configuring ...
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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. The box contents are for reference only. 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 -
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. The box contents are for reference only. 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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...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power ...
...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not ...remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power ...
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...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 the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D... D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of physical memory 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...
...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 the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D... D-Sub connection by adapter. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of physical memory 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...
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...; - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the RAID set is supported will depend on the devices being connected. Hardware... Installation 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 ...
...; - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of the RAID set is supported will depend on the devices being connected. Hardware... Installation 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 ...
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... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support... 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 product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support... 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 product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware...
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...Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may ... the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware...
...Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may ... the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware...
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...front edge (next to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the socket...contacts. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one corner of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use your... index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the ...
...front edge (next to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the socket...contacts. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one corner of the load plate is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the pin one hand to hold the socket lever and use your... index finger down and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the ...
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...the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture... above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push...
...the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture... above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push...
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...is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer...
...is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer...
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...only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place... is securely inserted. - 17 - DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
...only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place... is securely inserted. - 17 - DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to...
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...8226; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the card is... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you...
...8226; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the card is... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you...
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... Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (For better system performance, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: ... (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Step 3:...
... Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (For better system performance, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.) Step 2: ... (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Step 3:...
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...-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this...2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port for decoding.) In Windows 7, select ...
...-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this...2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this port for decoding.) In Windows 7, select ...
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... and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this jack. Hardware Installation This jack can be connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack...
... and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this jack. Hardware Installation This jack can be connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack...