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... the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 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 install the operating...
... the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 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 install the operating...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68MX-UD2H-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 ... 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status 54 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 56 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 57 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 58 2-13 Exit Without Saving 58 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68MX-UD2H-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 ... 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status 54 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 56 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 57 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 58 2-13 Exit Without Saving 58 - 4 -
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... (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI .../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 port...
... (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI .../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 port...
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.../s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the... to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 10 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via...
.../s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the... to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 USB Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 10 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via...
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... supports RAID function. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The...
... supports RAID function. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The...
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... 13 15 14 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA3_0/1 7) SATA2_2/3/4 8) GSATA3_5/6 9) COM 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/2/3/4/5 14) F_USB30 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM 17) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, ...
... 13 15 14 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) BAT 6) SATA3_0/1 7) SATA2_2/3/4 8) GSATA3_5/6 9) COM 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SPDIF_O 13) F_USB1/2/3/4/5 14) F_USB30 15) CLR_CMOS 16) TPM 17) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, ...
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...-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by...
...-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by...
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... an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Hardware Installation - 26 - RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. (Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system ... ing a RAID array. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. G.QBOFM Pin No. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
... an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Hardware Installation - 26 - RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. (Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system ... ing a RAID array. The SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. G.QBOFM Pin No. Pin No. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
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... 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin - 27 - 8) GSATA3_5/6 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA...
... 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin - 27 - 8) GSATA3_5/6 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA...
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... about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on when the system is operating...
... about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on when the system is operating...
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... panel audio connections simultane- Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 2F_PANGELN(NDH) 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power F_PANEL (H61M-D2) 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 4 NC 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_P•O•RTTfrhoentfrpoannteplaanuedl iaoumdioodhuelea,dreBerIOfesSruSptwopitoctrhhteesr (HiXn5Ds8tArau-OucCdti)ioonbsyodnefhaouwlt. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital...
... panel audio connections simultane- Definition 9 1 1 MIC2_L 2F_PANGELN(NDH) 3 MIC2_R 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power F_PANEL (H61M-D2) 10 2 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 4 NC 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_P•O•RTTfrhoentfrpoannteplaanuedl iaoumdioodhuelea,dreBerIOfesSruSptwopitoctrhhteesr (HiXn5Ds8tArau-OucCdti)ioonbsyodnefhaouwlt. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital...
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... conforms to the F_USB1 Vhoeltaagdeemr ecaasnuresmuepn-t module(X58A-OC) port the ON/OFF Charge function. Each USB header can provide two USB ports . 1 F_USB30 20 10 F_AUDIO(H) 11 Pin No. Hardware Installation - 30 - Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- ...15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Each USB header can provide...
... conforms to the F_USB1 Vhoeltaagdeemr ecaasnuresmuepn-t module(X58A-OC) port the ON/OFF Charge function. Each USB header can provide two USB ports . 1 F_USB30 20 10 F_AUDIO(H) 11 Pin No. Hardware Installation - 30 - Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- ...15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Each USB header can provide...
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... 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 2 1 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK - 31 - 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. faults) or manually configure...
... 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC 4 No Pin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V 2 1 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK - 31 - 15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. faults) or manually configure...
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... allows you to Normal. The default is Auto. - 43 - BIOS Setup Disabled Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. (Default) Level 1~Level 10 Enables Load-Line Calibration and adjusts VDroop by ten levels. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... allows you to Normal. The default is Auto. - 43 - BIOS Setup Disabled Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. (Default) Level 1~Level 10 Enables Load-Line Calibration and adjusts VDroop by ten levels. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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........ SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or... transmission speed. it will only operate at Port..... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... BIOS Setup - 50 - Cable Length Displays...
........ SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Onboard H/W LAN Enables or... transmission speed. it will only operate at Port..... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... BIOS Setup - 50 - Cable Length Displays...
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... back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_5 and GSATA3_6 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to the on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are...
... back panel Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) GSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3_5 and GSATA3_6 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to the on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are...
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... - 56 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized...
... - 56 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized...
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... sequence: The first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the...
... sequence: The first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Click New. (Note) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the...
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... your hard drive data. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage.
... your hard drive data. Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is installed, click Start, right-click the Computer and select Manage.
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...Switch 7 Meter Mode Switch 8 Dynamic Power Phase Status 9 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on) 10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 11 Advanced Settings 12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to ...Note 1) is able to run in a set period of time. 12 13 14 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11 10 15 16 Meter Mode - Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off ...
...Switch 7 Meter Mode Switch 8 Dynamic Power Phase Status 9 Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mode will light on) 10 3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 11 Advanced Settings 12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to ...Note 1) is able to run in a set period of time. 12 13 14 3 2 4 76 5 1 8 9 11 10 15 16 Meter Mode - Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off ...