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...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ...quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without...
...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ...quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD. Box Contents GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD or GA-Z68XP-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector SSD 20 GB j j Only for reference only and the...
... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD. Box Contents GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD or GA-Z68XP-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector SSD 20 GB j j Only for reference only and the...
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... connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
... connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...
Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in ...
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... C-2. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Two CrossFireX/... CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX...
... C-2. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Two CrossFireX/... CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX...
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... 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. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the...
... 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. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the...
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... may connect your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 29 - F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front...
... may connect your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 29 - F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front...
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... Protection Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an...
... Protection Allows you to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an...
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... automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. The C3/C6 state is enabled. Important: It is highly recommended that an overheating is from 800 MHz to enhance...
... automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. The C3/C6 state is enabled. Important: It is highly recommended that an overheating is from 800 MHz to enhance...
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Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to set the date. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (...
Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to set the date. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (...
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... Number of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the...
... Number of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the...
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Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU ... to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to Manual. Slope PWM Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode...
Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU ... to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to Manual. Slope PWM Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode...
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... the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will...
... the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system... operation. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68XP-UD3 F1ax . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0CC-...
... latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you from the... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Before You Begin 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system... operation. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Z68XP-UD3 F1ax . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0CC-...
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...Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your...performing a BIOS update. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to boot. - 71 - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Make sure that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the ...
...Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your...performing a BIOS update. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to boot. - 71 - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. C. Make sure that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the ...
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... hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique...manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE...
... hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Unique...manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE...
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...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive .... (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request...
...Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive .... (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka t(orecdruenatdeavnocylu)m. On Request...