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...the SATA disk 4. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press...
...the SATA disk 4. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press...
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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68XP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-D3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68XP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-D3 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture...
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... two USB ports. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
... two USB ports. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
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... BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you to determine whether to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works for CPU over -current value for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
... BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you to determine whether to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This feature only works for CPU over -current value for operating systems that supports this setting. (Default: Auto...
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... set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is highly recommended that an overheating is overheated. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. C3/C6 State Support...
... set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is highly recommended that an overheating is overheated. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. C3/C6 State Support...
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...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup Ch-B Address VRef. Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization...
...enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup Ch-B Address VRef. Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization...
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... the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [64MB...
... the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for daily use. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [64MB...
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... Max. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is present only when you wish to Always Enable. BIOS Setup If you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT ~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for Windows XP operating system; Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive...
... Max. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is present only when you wish to Always Enable. BIOS Setup If you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT ~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for Windows XP operating system; Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive...
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... the motherboard, the Status fields of all of using the onboard audio, set this setting depending on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. PCI Express x4 Slot Specifies the operating bandwidth for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...
... the motherboard, the Status fields of all of using the onboard audio, set this setting depending on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. PCI Express x4 Slot Specifies the operating bandwidth for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...
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... to AHCI mode. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. BIOS Setup - 50 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is activated. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on...
... to AHCI mode. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. BIOS Setup - 50 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is activated. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on...
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...mode for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 54 - CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to run at slow speeds. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set...
...mode for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 54 - CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to run at slow speeds. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set...
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... motherboard model. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 67 - Select HDD 1-0 and press . Update BIOS from Drive and press . •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
... motherboard model. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 67 - Select HDD 1-0 and press . Update BIOS from Drive and press . •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive...
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... X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows...
... X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. Or you can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows...
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... SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to create RAID array on this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by the Intel Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive...
... SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to create RAID array on this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by the Intel Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive...
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...power supply to available SATA port on the motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec PCI Express x4 Slot Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB3.0 Controller F_USB3.0 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
...power supply to available SATA port on the motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM UI and Banner SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec PCI Express x4 Slot Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB3.0 Controller F_USB3.0 Controller GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
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... compatibility. screen, select Load Driver. The locations of the driver. When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows...
... compatibility. screen, select Load Driver. The locations of the driver. When you arrive at the "Where do not need to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 1 - 97 - 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you do you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows...
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..., copy all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to install the 32- Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in Figure 2, •• For the Intel Z68, select 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows XP 32-bit operating system...
..., copy all files in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to install the 32- Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu in Figure 2, •• For the Intel Z68, select 8) Intel Rapid Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows XP 32-bit operating system...
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... floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to be installed. When both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation...
... floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 4 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to be installed. When both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation...
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...more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 112 - Q: How do the...
...more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 112 - Q: How do the...