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... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like... means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www...
... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like... means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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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 notice. • The ...
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 notice. • The ...
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... standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware...
... standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware...
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..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 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 arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 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 arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and press down on ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with the slot, and press down on ...
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... CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA... A. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -
... CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA... A. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -
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Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an ...
Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an ...
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... 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 IEEE 1394a specification. 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For...
... 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 IEEE 1394a specification. 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For...
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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 make real-time changes to the CPU clock ...
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 make real-time changes to the CPU clock ...
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... this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set in system halt state. C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. This item is configurable only when...
... this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set in system halt state. C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. This item is configurable only when...
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... the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto...
... the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto...
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... system boot will stop . BIOS Setup - 46 - Cylinder Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
... system boot will stop . BIOS Setup - 46 - Cylinder Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
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...with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU... Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature.
...with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. Manual Allows you to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for CPU temperature. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU... Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature.
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... asking whether to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system... drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
... asking whether to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system... drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...Inc. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a...use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Z68X-UD3R-B3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2011-Z68... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. site ...
...Inc. With Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a...use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Z68X-UD3R-B3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2011-Z68... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. site ...
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.... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches ...
.... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to be flashed matches ...
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...motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that ... BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
...motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. B. Unique Features 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that ... BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
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...set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Recovery: Copies data...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 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 hard drive you want...
...set to Continuous, changes made to the data on the master drive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. Recovery: Copies data...Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 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 hard drive you want...