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...F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your data. 2. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu...and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you enable RAID mode. If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the motherboard you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. The maximum ...
...F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your data. 2. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu...and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you enable RAID mode. If you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the motherboard you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. The maximum ...
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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 - English 3. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "...
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 - English 3. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "...
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...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For...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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in ...
...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For...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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in ...
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Table of 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...
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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...
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...
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USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Chipset: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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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 ... Support for TouchBIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Operating System Support for Q-Share Bundled ...
...; 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 ... Support for TouchBIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Operating System Support for Q-Share Bundled ...
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... four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a ...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a ...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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.... 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the... slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and...
.... 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the... slot. 444 Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and...
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... the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity...perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the speaker on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED S0 On is on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting...
... the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity...perform a normal restart. •• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the speaker on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED S0 On is on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting...
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... clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to turn off your... outlet before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- Each USB ...
... clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to turn off your... outlet before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- Each USB ...
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... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 14) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the...
... the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the...
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... order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. 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 show...
... order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. 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 show...
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... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... bottom line of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to...
... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... bottom line of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to...
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...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 ... set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to a profile. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all ...
...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 ... set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to a profile. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all ...
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...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F1b 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F1b 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F1b 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.... Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage F1b 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332....
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M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced ...
M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 34 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced ...
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...limit, the CPU will become unavailable. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in your operating system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to operate at...enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems ...
...limit, the CPU will become unavailable. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in your operating system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to operate at...enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems ...