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Manual - Page 1
... utility to enable the Intel Smart Response
Technology
• The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU.
• The operating system must be installed to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you back...
Manual - Page 2
... the steps above . 4. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 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 - After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system...
Manual - Page 1
GA-Z68P-DS3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68PDS3-1001R
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68P-DS3
May 31, 2011
Motherboard GA-Z68P-DS3
May 31, 2011
Manual - Page 4
... GA-Z68P-DS3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68P-DS3 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...
Manual - Page 6
Box Contents
GA-Z68P-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield
• The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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)
- 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend...
Manual - Page 7
GA-Z68P-DS3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
COMA LPT
LGA1155
OPTICAL HDMI R_USB
GA-Z68P-DS3
USB_LAN
SPDIF_O AUDIO
SYS_FAN1
F_AUDIO
Realtek RTL8111E
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
mSATA
CODEC
PCIEX1_2 BAT
PCIEX4
iTE IT8728
PCI1
PCI2 SYS_FAN2
Intel® Z68
PCIe to PCI Bridge
TPM
F_USB3 F_USB2
F_USB1
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
ATX
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
SATA3_1 SATA3_0
SATA2_3 ...
Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68P-DS3 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
PCI Express Bus x16
DMI 2.0 FDI
1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1
HDMI Dual BIOS
PCI Express Bus x4
x1
x1
Realtek RTL8111E
x1 PCIe to PCI
Bridge
RJ45 LAN PCI Bus
Intel®...
Manual - Page 10
... will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is
installed with CPU
Chipset
ŠŠ Intel® Z68 Express Chipset
Memory
Onboard Graphics Audio
ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less...
Manual - Page 13
... CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- It is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install...
Manual - Page 24
... Installation
- 24 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. G.QBOFM
Pin No.
RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be an even number.)
• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.
(Note) When a RAID set may vary depending on configuring a RAID array.
tors with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 5, and RAID 10...
Manual - Page 55
... then list all the drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to do so may affect the driver installation.
• Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)
- 55 -
The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you...
Manual - Page 62
... system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation.
However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to -use FAT32/16/12 file system.
3.
From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have...
Manual - Page 73
... and hardware components.
3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the array. )
1.
Unique Features Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility...
Manual - Page 85
... the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. Appendix 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to the methods below. Refer to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. A Command Prompt
window will then automatically copy the driver files to that in Figure 1, • For the Intel Z68, select 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for...
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