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... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you have and the BIOS version.... - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the hard disk will see shall depend on the motherboard you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu ...
... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you have and the BIOS version.... - 1 - Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup: Turn on the hard disk will see shall depend on the motherboard you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu ...
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... to install the operating system. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin 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...
... to install the operating system. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin 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...
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... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully ...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully ...
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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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 on the product package you obtain.
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 on the product package you obtain.
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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 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 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 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS F_PANEL - 7 -
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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 ...
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 ...
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... warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are...
... warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are...
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...Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ... 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.
...Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ... 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.
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.... (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment ...8226;• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 1-3 ...
.... (Or you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment ...8226;• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 1-3 ...
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... of the socket cover and use your finger. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Then completely lift the...
... of the socket cover and use your finger. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Then completely lift the...
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...of the installed CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female ... aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU...
...of the installed CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female ... aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU...
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.... 2. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_3 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. If you install them in the...DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory 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...
.... 2. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_3 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. If you install them in the...DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory 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...
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... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard.
... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard.
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
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... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio...
... a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand ...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used that can withstand ...
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... The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with a solid-state drive, the SATA2_5 ...state drive. When the mSBAIOTSAScwoitcnhneer (cXt5o8rA-iOsCi)nstalled with fan speed control design. Hardware Installation F_AUDIO(H) 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...
... The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with a solid-state drive, the SATA2_5 ...state drive. When the mSBAIOTSAScwoitcnhneer (cXt5o8rA-iOsCi)nstalled with fan speed control design. Hardware Installation F_AUDIO(H) 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...