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... mode in BIOS Setup 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you will be used for your motherboard. 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...
... mode in BIOS Setup 3. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you will be used for your motherboard. 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...
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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 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 an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 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 an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
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... x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is enabled. 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 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices * The SATA2_5 connector will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...
... x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is enabled. 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 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices * The SATA2_5 connector will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...
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..., USB flash drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the default playback device. - 19 - Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound...
..., USB flash drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the default playback device. - 19 - Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. The HDMI port is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound...
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... not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. ing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
... not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. ing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
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... access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
... access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to accept. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
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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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... systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU clock ratio in order to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit...
... systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to the CPU clock ratio in order to decrease power consumption. Auto sets the power limit...
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... Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to decrease heat production. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to decrease heat production. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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...Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load...
...Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load...
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.... BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. DRAM VRef. DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-A Data VRef. 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...
.... BIOS Setup - 40 - Ch-B Data VRef. Ch-B Address VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. DRAM VRef. DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-A Data VRef. 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...
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... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for daily use. Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled...
... Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for daily use. Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled...
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... system boots up. Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Always Enable. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is the total amount of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen...
... system boots up. Always Enable Always activates the onboard graphics, whether or not a PCI Express graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Always Enable. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the onboard graphics only if no PCI Express graphics card is the total amount of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen...
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... shown in the figure above. 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) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all four pairs of...
... shown in the figure above. 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) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all four pairs of...
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.../IRQ3, Disabled. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. BIOS Setup Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT...
.../IRQ3, Disabled. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. BIOS Setup Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT...
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... reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to the main menu. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to update BIOS?" B. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size Winbond 25Q32BV 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - appears, press to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size...
... reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to the main menu. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to update BIOS?" B. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size Winbond 25Q32BV 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 63 - appears, press to a USB flash drive. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size...
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... Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - B. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. A. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Unique Features The following procedure details the steps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to set...
... Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 73 - B. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. A. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Unique Features The following procedure details the steps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to set...
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...you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)on the devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix B. Configure a RAID array 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) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to ensure optimal...
...you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port (Note 3)on the devices being connected. - 77 - Appendix B. Configure a RAID array 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) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to ensure optimal...
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...Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to continue the driver installation. Step 1: Restart your system to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP 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...
...Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to boot from the following for use the up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to continue the driver installation. Step 1: Restart your system to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For AHCI mode, use with the Windows XP 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...
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... CMOS_SW button, press this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. 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...
... CMOS_SW button, press this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. 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...