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... is 64 GB. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you enable RAID mode. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility ...cache memory size is recommended that you also need an SSD to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Installing the operating system and drivers to RAID(XHD). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the...
... is 64 GB. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to the SATA disk 4. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you enable RAID mode. Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility ...cache memory size is recommended that you also need an SSD to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Installing the operating system and drivers to RAID(XHD). Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the...
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... Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - 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. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is...
... Rapid Storage Technology utility to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - 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. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is...
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... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check...
... on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check...
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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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Hardware Installation 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...
Hardware Installation 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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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 ...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 ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 ...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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... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure 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 power... outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU ...
... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure 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 power... outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU ...
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...securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn ... Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
...securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn ... Card: Press the latch at the end of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines...
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.... The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to...Purple): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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 pin assignments below...
.... The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to...Purple): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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 pin assignments below...
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...USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. ing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Pin No. Open:... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to...
...USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. ing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before clear- Pin No. Open:... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to...
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... 17 GND 18 CLKRUN 19 LPCPD 20 RSV2 Hardware Installation - 28 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your - DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
... 17 GND 18 CLKRUN 19 LPCPD 20 RSV2 Hardware Installation - 28 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your - DB_PORT 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
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...include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that ...
...include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that ...
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... RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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...
... RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. 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...
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...Setup Exit 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... the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in this chapter are for reference only and may...
...Setup Exit 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... the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in this chapter are for reference only and may...
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...First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your 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...
...First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your 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...
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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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... screen provides information on the CPU being installed. (Note 1) This item is present only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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...
... screen provides information on the CPU being installed. (Note 1) This item is present only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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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...) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in your operating system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel...current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: ...
...) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in your operating system. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel...current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: ...