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... motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your data. 2. It is 64 GB. 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...
... motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all original data on the hard disk will see shall depend on your data. 2. It is 64 GB. 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...
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... Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD5 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 Setup of AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen...
... Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD5 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 Setup of AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen...
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... slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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...
... slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go 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...
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...the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on...
...the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on...
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... users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. Hardware Installation Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button...
... users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. Hardware Installation Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk 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 Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk 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 Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. BIOS Setup Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables...
... that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in order to reduce the current. BIOS Setup Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. PWM Frequency Control Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for CPU Turbo mode. Disabled allows CPU PLL voltage to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables...
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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 manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically...
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 manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto lets the BIOS automatically...
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... in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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.
... in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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.
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... 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] [PCIE x16] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to EFI if you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
... 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] [PCIE x16] [Auto] [64MB+2MB for daily use. Options are: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USBHDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to EFI if you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from...
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... working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Auto Allows you wish to Always Enable. If you to limit CPUID maximum value. BIOS Setup Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual-display configuration, set up . MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Enables or disables...
... working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Auto Allows you wish to Always Enable. If you to limit CPUID maximum value. BIOS Setup Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as the system boots up a dual-display configuration, set up . MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to set this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Enables or disables...
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USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) 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) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 - Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7...
USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) 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) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. - 51 - Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7...
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... LAN cable. Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. BIOS Setup - 52 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be sure to flash the firmware with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9128 Chip, eSATA3 Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Ctrl Mode...
... LAN cable. Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. BIOS Setup - 52 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be sure to flash the firmware with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9128 Chip, eSATA3 Connectors on the Back Panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Ctrl Mode...
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... power button and then the system will be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. BIOS Setup The system can be off . PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a low power mode. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...
... power button and then the system will be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. BIOS Setup The system can be off . PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off the computer in a low power mode. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply...
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... 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 Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" The monitor...
... 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 Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you sure to the main menu. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" The monitor...
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... the Application Software screen to set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you have to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - Unique Features Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note...
... the Application Software screen to set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Or you have to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 81 - Unique Features Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note...
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... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 85 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the...
... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA3_0, SATA3_1 (Note 3), SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. B. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to available SATA port on the devices being connected. - 85 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the...
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... Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more details. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in this step if you do not want to section, "5-1-3," for your power supply to enter the RAID configuration menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 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 Onboard USB3...
... Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more details. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in this step if you do not want to section, "5-1-3," for your power supply to enter the RAID configuration menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 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 Onboard USB3...
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...: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and press . Then select Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the screen in Figure 3. Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The screen will display two drivers, both...
...: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and press . Then select Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA Controller 32bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the screen in Figure 3. Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The screen will display two drivers, both...
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...following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 113 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options...
...following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error - 113 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options...