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... options you will be used for your computer and press to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Set PCH SATA...
... options you will be used for your computer and press to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you have and the BIOS version. - 1 - Set PCH SATA...
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... Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps...
... Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is complete, use the "Xpress Install" function of the motherboard driver disk to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps...
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... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Example: All rights reserved. ...by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE...
... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Example: All rights reserved. ...by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE...
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... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 ...Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
... 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 ...Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 89 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 104 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 106 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater...
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Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3R-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 ...
Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD3R-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 ...
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... inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it...
... inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it...
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... steps in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. C. Hardware Installation To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function ...After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. A...
... steps in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. C. Hardware Installation To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function ...After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. A...
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...on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-... page 48. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3R-B3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2011-Z68-7A89WG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...
...on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-... page 48. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD3R-B3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2011-Z68-7A89WG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...
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... SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to RAID(XHD) automatically. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled...
... SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to RAID(XHD) automatically. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled...
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... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver 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...
... the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver 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...
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.... (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the...
.... (The system will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all of the drivers, a dialog box will then autodetect and install the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 -
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Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website.
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... Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2...
... Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2...
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... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Unique Features - 64 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive.
... Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Unique Features - 64 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive.
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... Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... exe to configure the data sharing...
... Update Q-Share ... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to share your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... exe to configure the data sharing...
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...X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Unique Features Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 -...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To ...
...X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Unique Features Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 79 -...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To ...
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... the power connector from your computer. Appendix B. If there is more than 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) ...if you may vary depending on the devices being connected. - 81 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note ...
... the power connector from your computer. Appendix B. If there is more than 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) ...if you may vary depending on the devices being connected. - 81 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. mance of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note ...
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... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the...
... BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 85 - All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including the...