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... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. ...memory size is recommended that you also need an SSD to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. English Follow the steps below to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. Enabling RAID mode in...
... Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described here may differ from the exact settings for storing your motherboard. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2. ...memory size is recommended that you also need an SSD to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. English Follow the steps below to make it work as a cache of the hard disk. Enabling RAID mode in...
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... to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install the operating system.
... to install all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to install the operating system.
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.... 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. Check your motherboard looks like... this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
.... 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. Check your motherboard looks like... this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...78 4-8 eXtreme...
... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...78 4-8 eXtreme...
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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/... Express x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 CODEC 2 IEEE 1394a 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
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/... Express x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 CODEC 2 IEEE 1394a 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
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...flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center...; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware System voltage...
...flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center...; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware System voltage...
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... performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - If you begin to install the memory: •• Make...you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the ...
... performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - If you begin to install the memory: •• Make...you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the ...
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... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
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... negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V /Speed Control SYS_FAN2 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not...
... negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may result in damage to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V /Speed Control SYS_FAN2 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not...
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RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered ... (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on when the system...
RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered ... (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on when the system...
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Pin No. Definition 11 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, ToPnMly the USB ports routed to ...
Pin No. Definition 11 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, ToPnMly the USB ports routed to ...
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... 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. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- Hardware Installation ...- 30 - Pin No. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one end of the cable to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 17...
... 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. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- Hardware Installation ...- 30 - Pin No. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one end of the cable to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 17...
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... - 18) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Hardware Installation DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC...
... - 18) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Hardware Installation DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET NC LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC...
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... you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu...
... you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu...
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... from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD4-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/21/2011-Z68-7A89VG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...
... from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD4-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/21/2011-Z68-7A89VG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...
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... are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on the... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on the... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC ...disable password. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created...
...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC ...disable password. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [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 ... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [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 ...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [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 ... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [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 ...
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... present only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced...
... present only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced...