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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 data. 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2....your computer and press to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. It is 64 GB. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be lost once you have...
...; 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 data. 2. Installing a conventional SATA hard disk and a solid-state drive (SSD) 2....your computer and press to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. It is 64 GB. Then save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup 3. If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be lost once you have...
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... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install the operating system. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4.
... the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility to install the operating system. English 3. Installing the operating system and drivers to the SATA disk: After setting the BIOS, you can begin to enable the Intel Smart Response Technology: Step 1: After completing the steps above . 4.
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...transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in...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. Check your motherboard looks ...
...transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: The trademarks mentioned in...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. Check your motherboard looks ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU...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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU...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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC...
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... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 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/... x1 3 PCI Express x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® Z68 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS HDMI 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA or Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus VIA VT6308 2 IEEE 1394a CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port...
GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD/GA-Z68XP-UD3 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/... x1 3 PCI Express x1 PCIe to PCI Bridge DMI 2.0 FDI Intel® Z68 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS HDMI 3 SATA 3Gb/s 1 SATA 3Gb/s 1 mSATA or Switch 2 SATA 6Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus VIA VT6308 2 IEEE 1394a CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port...
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...Mbit 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 integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. Operating System ...
...Mbit 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 integrated graphics port on the CPU/system cooler you install. Operating System ...
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It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each ... before installing the memory in the same colored DDR3 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
It is recommended that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each ... before installing the memory in the same colored DDR3 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on ...
Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with a screw. 555 After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 666 Turn on ...
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... power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with fan speed control design.
... power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with fan speed control design.
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... a single SATA device. When the mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA mSATA DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector...
... a single SATA device. When the mSATA connector is installed with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA mSATA DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector...
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...the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 11) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can ...
...the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 27 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 11) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can ...
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...SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch 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 pin assignments below...activity LED, speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Message/...
...SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch 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 pin assignments below...activity LED, speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Message/...
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... 5 LINE2_R 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansionPcCaIerdposw)efrocrodnnigecittaorl(aSuATdAio)(Xo5u8Atp-OuCt)from your motherboard to this...
... 5 LINE2_R 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansionPcCaIerdposw)efrocrodnnigecittaorl(aSuATdAio)(Xo5u8Atp-OuCt)from your motherboard to this...
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... conforms to the USB bracket. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB...
... conforms to the USB bracket. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB...
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Definition DIP 11 LAD0 1 23 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 13 NC 14 ID 15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 NC 19 NC 20 SUSCLK Hardware Installation - 32 - DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 20) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME 4 No Pin 5 LRESET 6 NC 7 LAD3 8 LAD2 9 VCC3 10 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Swi DIP 2 Pin No.
Definition DIP 11 LAD0 1 23 12 GND PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 13 NC 14 ID 15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 NC 19 NC 20 SUSCLK Hardware Installation - 32 - DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 20) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME 4 No Pin 5 LRESET 6 NC 7 LAD3 8 LAD2 9 VCC3 10 LAD1 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Swi DIP 2 Pin No.
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...Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (...of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to activate certain system features. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility...
...Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (...of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to activate certain system features. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility...
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... configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68XP-UD3 F1ax . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer ...
... configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68XP-UD3 F1ax . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer ...
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...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z68XP-UD3 Flax) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or ...
...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-Z68XP-UD3 Flax) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or ...
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... configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...
... configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...