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... be used for your data. 2. 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...
... be used for your data. 2. 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...
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...Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD3R 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 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA 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...
...Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD3R 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 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA 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...
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... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot Multi-Graphics Technology is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the Chipset: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology * The PCIEX16 slot operates at x8 (PCIEX8) * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot Multi-Graphics Technology is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to install it in the Chipset: - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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... 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D...
... 2: Insert the CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D...
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...-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. Hardware Installation - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
...-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used. Hardware Installation - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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...) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio [31X] CPU Frequency 3.10GHz (100x31) PWM Frequency Control [Auto] CPU Over Current Protection [Auto...
...) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Internal Graphics Clock 1100 [31X] 3.10GHz (100x31) [Press Enter] [Disabled] 1000 100.0MHz [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features CPU Clock Ratio [31X] CPU Frequency 3.10GHz (100x31) PWM Frequency Control [Auto] CPU Over Current Protection [Auto...
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... technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU over-current protection. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency...
... technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU over-current protection. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to operate at default value. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency...
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... emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; Enabled will allow for 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 set - The adjustable range is occurring to 2000 MHz. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be reduced when the...
... emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; Enabled will allow for 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 set - The adjustable range is occurring to 2000 MHz. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be reduced when the...
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... you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item...
... you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item...
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...-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+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system to accept. BIOS Setup - 48 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password...
...-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+2MB for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system to accept. BIOS Setup - 48 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password...
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... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you wish to set up a dual-display configuration, set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to Always Enable. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If you to set up . MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables...
... supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you wish to set up a dual-display configuration, set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to Always Enable. PCIE x8 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. If you to set up . MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Onboard VGA Enables...
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...Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. 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 the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled...
...Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. 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 the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled...
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... CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control CPU fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to run at full 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 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN...
... CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is enabled. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to control CPU fan speed. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to run at full 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 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN...
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... BIOS file from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! B. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display...
... BIOS file from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! B. Unique Features Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display...
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... set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset...
... set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to load the SATA controller driver first. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset...
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... to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 85 - B. C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to the rear of the RAID set is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note...
... to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 85 - B. C. Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to the rear of the RAID set is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note...
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... recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Appendix The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. When...
... recommend that you install all required drivers from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to ensure system performance and compatibility. Appendix The locations of the driver. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller and click Next to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. When...
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... system for Windows XP 32-bit op- For example, from the menu and press . B. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the Floppy64 folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you want to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Select the controller driver by...
... system for Windows XP 32-bit op- For example, from the menu and press . B. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the Floppy64 folder. For AHCI mode, depending on whether you want to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Select the controller driver by...
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... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . When both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to continue the driver installation. On the next screen, press to return to continue the driver installation. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . After the driver installation, you want to the previous screen. Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk...
... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . When both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to continue the driver installation. On the next screen, press to return to continue the driver installation. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . After the driver installation, you want to the previous screen. Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk...
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... installed successfully (check in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). 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 - 115 - For motherboards that have turned...
... installed successfully (check in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices). 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 - 115 - For motherboards that have turned...