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...For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this ...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of GIGABYTE. 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 ...
...For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this ...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. No part of GIGABYTE. 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 ...
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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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... (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*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-UD4-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...
... (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*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-UD4-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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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 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 to...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 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 to...
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... the top edge of the PCI Express slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
... the top edge of the PCI Express slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an...
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...is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. One CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the...on the PCI Express x16 slots. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - System Requirements - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the ...
...is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. One CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the...on the PCI Express x16 slots. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - System Requirements - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the ...
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... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to...
... match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to...
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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 turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 30 - For purchasing the optional...
... 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 turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 30 - For purchasing the optional...
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... reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to operate at default value. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel...
... reduce the power. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Real-Time Ratio Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to operate at default value. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel...
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... to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for 20 seconds to allow...
... to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for 20 seconds to allow...
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... But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for any error. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA,... the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to determine whether the system will stop . Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Sector Number of sectors. Total Memory The ...
... But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for any error. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA,... the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to determine whether the system will stop . Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Sector Number of sectors. Total Memory The ...
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You can be set to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to control the ..., 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to determine whether to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. Slope PWM Allows you to control CPU fan...
You can be set to Manual. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to control the ..., 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to determine whether to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. Slope PWM Allows you to control CPU fan...
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...all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and ...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
...all the recommended drivers. Or click No if you wish to install. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and ...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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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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...Award Software, Inc. What is Q-Flash™? site and update the BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system. Z68X-UD4-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/21/2011-Z68...-7A89VG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
...Award Software, Inc. What is Q-Flash™? site and update the BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Restart the system. Z68X-UD4-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/21/2011-Z68...-7A89VG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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... connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your system after the system... Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard ...
... connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. Using @BIOS 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your system after the system... Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard ...
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...using the Auto function. - 79 - Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal... or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up...
...using the Auto function. - 79 - Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal... or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. For a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up...
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... 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 master ...1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. ...
... 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 master ...1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. ...
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... Non-RAID 4. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the array. Select the port of restoring data to be rebuilt and press . Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is being rebuilt). The...
... Non-RAID 4. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the array. Select the port of restoring data to be rebuilt and press . Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is being rebuilt). The...