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...Technology. 1. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Technology. 1. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status 54 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 56 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
...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 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status 54 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 56 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password...
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...the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector may differ by graphics cards. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may...
...the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector may differ by graphics cards. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may...
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... optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Pin No. Hardware Installation - 30 - 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults...
... optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Pin No. Hardware Installation - 30 - 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults...
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... directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3P-B3 F1e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2011-Z68-7A89VG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN...
... directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3P-B3 F1e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/23/2011-Z68-7A89VG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN...
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... visit Intel's website. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Set this feature. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech...
... visit Intel's website. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Set this feature. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech...
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... you to manually set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the system memory multiplier. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI...
... you to manually set in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to set the system memory multiplier. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI...
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...keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Multi-Steps Load-Line [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef...
...keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Multi-Steps Load-Line [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.220V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef...
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..., please visit Intel's website. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS Setup - 44 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
..., please visit Intel's website. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. BIOS Setup - 44 - >>> MCH/ICH CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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..., USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
..., USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
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... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This feature allows your hard drive. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD S.M.A.R.T.
... to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This feature allows your hard drive. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. HDD S.M.A.R.T.
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... an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the on Part 1-2. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 51 - IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. Options are not used in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the back...
... an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the on Part 1-2. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 51 - IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. Options are not used in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the back...
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...CPU fan to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. You can be set to run at slow speeds. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to the CPU temperature. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable...
...CPU fan to Manual. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. You can be set to run at slow speeds. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to the CPU temperature. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable...
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...:Reset F10:Power Off - 67 - Select the BIOS update file and press . B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to the main menu...
...:Reset F10:Power Off - 67 - Select the BIOS update file and press . B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to begin the BIOS update. Select HDD 1-0 and press . Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to the main menu...
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... later using the Auto function. - 79 - Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. You can go to the Application Software screen to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk...
... later using the Auto function. - 79 - Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. You can go to the Application Software screen to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk...
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... end to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set is set may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the...
... end to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set is set may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the...
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... Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the...
... Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance and compatibility. The locations of the driver. Appendix Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the drivers are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the...
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... - 96 - Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). For example, from the menu and press . Press any key to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Method A: •...
... - 96 - Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). For example, from the menu and press . Press any key to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 2. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Method A: •...
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... driver installation, you are installing the 32-bit version. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) and press . Below we assume that you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
... driver installation, you are installing the 32-bit version. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) and press . Below we assume that you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
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...battery from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 111 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers...
...battery from Microsoft's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 111 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers...