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...reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws ...and is the property of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
...reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws ...and is the property of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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 - 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. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a result of the...
... the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a result of the...
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... pin along the direction of the installed CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... pin along the direction of the installed CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 333 Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot...
... the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 333 Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot...
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... supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to this header. Definition...
... supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by default. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to this header. Definition...
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... power outlet before clear- To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. ••...
... power outlet before clear- To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. ••...
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... let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. The Intel...
... let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to reduce the power. The Intel...
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... present only if you to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is from 800 MHz to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically...
... present only if you to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is from 800 MHz to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically...
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... key to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow ...Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. - 41 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to manually enter the specifications of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. BIOS Setup IDE Channel...
... key to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow ...Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. - 41 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to manually enter the specifications of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. BIOS Setup IDE Channel...
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... PWM value /oC. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. CPU Warning...
... PWM value /oC. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. CPU Warning...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the ... system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the drivers that are recommended to...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the ... system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the drivers that are recommended to...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 56 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... 2. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system... the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main...
... 2. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68P-DS3 F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/16/2011-Z68-7A89WG0EC-...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system... the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main...
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... site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Load BIOS Defaults... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During the BIOS update process,...
... site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Load BIOS Defaults... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. During the BIOS update process,...
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... biggest drive in the array. ) 1. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add ...System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique Features A. Without the driver,...
... biggest drive in the array. ) 1. 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can use X.H.D to easily add ...System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique Features A. Without the driver,...
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...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m.
...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m.
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...]-Delete Volume Figure 12 Acceleration Options This option allows you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : * = Accelerated Volume Deleting a volume will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel IRST utility. To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press , and press to Recovery volumes...
...]-Delete Volume Figure 12 Acceleration Options This option allows you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : * = Accelerated Volume Deleting a volume will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel IRST utility. To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press , and press to Recovery volumes...