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...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 data. 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive... (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you enable RAID mode. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be used for your computer and press to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 ...
...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 data. 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive... (SSD): Besides the conventional SATA disk, you enable RAID mode. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will be used for your computer and press to the SATA disk. • Supported operating systems include Windows 7 ...
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... the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install all motherboard drivers, including the...
... the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility. - 2 - Launching the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install all motherboard drivers, including the...
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...; 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and...
...; 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD7-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 ...Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD7-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 ...Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Auto Green...82 4-8 eXtreme...
... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Auto Green...82 4-8 eXtreme...
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... BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Two share the same ports with eSATA. - 8 - GA-Z68X-UD7-B3...
... BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Two share the same ports with eSATA. - 8 - GA-Z68X-UD7-B3...
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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...138; 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. I/O Controller iTE ...
...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...138; 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. I/O Controller iTE ...
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...enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1...supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • ...
...enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1...supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • ...
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Align the... card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Align the... card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the...
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... the CPU VTT and memory. 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. Memory: MD1: Normal working conditions (green LED) MD2: Overvoltage or heavy loading (yellow LED) CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions...
... the CPU VTT and memory. 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. Memory: MD1: Normal working conditions (green LED) MD2: Overvoltage or heavy loading (yellow LED) CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • 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 when needed. Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To ...Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 24 - PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Quick Buttons This ...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • 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 when needed. Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To ...Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 24 - PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Quick Buttons This ...
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... 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. 10) BAT (Battery) Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Replace the battery when the...
... 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. 10) BAT (Battery) Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Replace the battery when the...
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...panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power ...header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 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 the chassis...
...panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch Power ...header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 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 the chassis...
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...or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is ...
...or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is ...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD7-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD7-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on...
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...Setup 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... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show ...
...Setup 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... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show ...
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... audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task....) BIOS Setup - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save...
... audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task....) BIOS Setup - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save...
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...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 Vcore DRAM Voltage F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz ... chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status ...
...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 Vcore DRAM Voltage F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz ... chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status ...
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...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information...
...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. M.I.T. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information...
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... that supports this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost ...CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a current limit...
... that supports this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost ...CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo Ratio (1-Core)/(2-Core)/(3-Core)/(4-Core) (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set a current limit...