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... mode. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the motherboard you...
... mode. Installing the operating system and drivers to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The maximum cache memory size is recommended that you back up the hard disk before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the motherboard you...
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... or volume is disconnected, there is no risk of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode ... disk recommended). • Enhanced mode (default) In this mode, cached data is written to the accelerated disk or volume at intervals to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to use, the size of the Intel Smart Response Technology. j k Step...
... or volume is disconnected, there is no risk of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is installed. Select the acceleration mode: • Enhanced mode (default) • Maximized mode ... disk recommended). • Enhanced mode (default) In this mode, cached data is written to the accelerated disk or volume at intervals to the cache memory and the disk simultaneously. The "Enable Acceleration" Dialog Box: Select the SSD to use, the size of the Intel Smart Response Technology. j k Step...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD4-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 Setting...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD4-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 Setting...
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GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI Interface PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s LAN RJ45 Marvell Marvell Realtek 88SE9172 88SE9172 RTL8111E x1 x1...
GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI Interface PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s LAN RJ45 Marvell Marvell Realtek 88SE9172 88SE9172 RTL8111E x1 x1...
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as physical harm to the user. •• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as physical harm to the user. •• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first...
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...Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting ...138; Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 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.) Realtek ALC889 codec ...
...Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting ...138; Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 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.) Realtek ALC889 codec ...
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...prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 -
...prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket... incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 -
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... Due to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
... Due to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
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...in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the ...ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not ...
...in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the ...ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not ...
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... Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
... Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
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...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 45oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.280V 1.696V ...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 45oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.280V 1.696V ...
...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 45oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.280V 1.696V ...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 45oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.280V 1.696V ...
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... CPU being installed. (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award... } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333...
... CPU being installed. (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award... } Advanced CPU Core Features >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control x BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency (0.1MHz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 1) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333...
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... wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to decrease heat production. BIOS Setup - 40 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU... Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to set in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. The C3/C6 state is a more information...
... wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to decrease heat production. BIOS Setup - 40 - Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU... Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to set in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to decrease average power consumption and heat production. The C3/C6 state is a more information...
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...lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you install a memory module that is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency... to the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD...
...lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you install a memory module that is set to Disabled, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency... to the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD...
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... are : Auto (default), 1~10 BIOS Setup - 42 - tWL Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default...
... are : Auto (default), 1~10 BIOS Setup - 42 - tWL Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default...
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... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6:...
... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6:...
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...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 using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect... SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Typically, 640 KB will not...
...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 using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect... SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Typically, 640 KB will not...
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... Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled...
... Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... to Disabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set this feature... the first display. BIOS Setup - 48 - 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.
... to Disabled for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set this feature... the first display. BIOS Setup - 48 - 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.
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... is turned on the +5VSB lead. Note: To cancel the password, press on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at...
... is turned on the +5VSB lead. Note: To cancel the password, press on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at...