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... must be lost once you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk..., all original data on your motherboard. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be installed to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). It is 64 GB. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the ...
... must be lost once you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - If you have installed the operating system before enabling the Smart Response Technology. 1. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk..., all original data on your motherboard. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be installed to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). It is 64 GB. Set PCH SATA Control Mode under the ...
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... 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 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. After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to...
... 4. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. 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. After the installation is 10.5 or above and restarting your system, find the IRST icon in the notification area and double-click it to...
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... disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to accelerate (system disk recommended). • Enhanced mode (default) In this mode, cached data is installed. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to complete the configuration of the Intel...
... disk/volume to accelerate, and the acceleration mode, click OK to accelerate (system disk recommended). • Enhanced mode (default) In this mode, cached data is installed. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to complete the configuration of the Intel...
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..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in...the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, ...
..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in...the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 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 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 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 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 ...Cloud OC...82 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 ...Cloud OC...82 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 97 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 106 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 106 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 108 5-2-3 ...
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... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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... or connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to the use of the product, please consult a ... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical...
... or connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to the use of the product, please consult a ... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical...
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...MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express ... actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode when ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI is to be installed, be sure to install it in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by ...
...MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express ... actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode when ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI is to be installed, be sure to install it in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by ...
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... chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Internal Connectors ...
... chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 Internal Connectors ...
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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 functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - Back Panel Connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...
...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 functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - Back Panel Connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ...
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... of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the ... 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. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment...
... of the CPU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the ... 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. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment...
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... and index fingers. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the load plate is not... CPU into its locked position. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Then completely lift the...
... and index fingers. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down on the rear grip of the load plate is not... CPU into its locked position. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the socket cover and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Then completely lift the...
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... Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease 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 push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach ... Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes...
... Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease 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 push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach ... Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes...
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... original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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 Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR3_1 ...
... original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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 Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR3_1 ...
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... module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of ... at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in the picture on the memory and insert it vertically into place...
... module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of ... at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in the picture on the memory and insert it vertically into place...
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...Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the ...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card...
...Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on your expansion card. •• Always turn off the ...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Press the latch at the end of the card...
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...came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of your graphics cards. Refer to the manual of the two cards. Browse to ...operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is selected...
...came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of your graphics cards. Refer to the manual of the two cards. Browse to ...operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is selected...
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...-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using... 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation - 20 -
...-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . •• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using... 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation - 20 -
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...for USB devices such as the default playback device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for an IEEE 1394a device. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to 1 Gbps... data rate. Hardware Installation Refer to the HDMI settings information on the monitor being used. Dual monitor configurations are supported in Windows 7, go to Start>Control...
...for USB devices such as the default playback device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for an IEEE 1394a device. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to 1 Gbps... data rate. Hardware Installation Refer to the HDMI settings information on the monitor being used. Dual monitor configurations are supported in Windows 7, go to Start>Control...