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Question posted by Bj29Mar on August 25th, 2014
Z68ap-d3 Raid Problems, Wont Load
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Manual - Page 1
...depend on your data.
2. Then save changes and
exit BIOS Setup. Enabling RAID mode in BIOS Setup:
Turn on the motherboard you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB...Technology
• The Intel Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU.
• The operating system must be lost once you also...
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation...43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 48 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 52 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 52 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 53 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 54 ...
Manual - Page 6
... (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
- 6 -
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents
GA-Z68AP-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield
The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Manual - Page 7
GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
COMA LPT
LGA1155
OPTICAL HDMI R_USB30/20
USB_LAN AUDIO
Etron EJ168 SYS_FAN1
PCIEX1_1
mSATA
Realtek RTL8111E CODEC
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2 GA-Z68AP-D3
PCIEX1_3 BAT
PCIEX4
PCI1
iTE IT8728
PCI2 SPDIF_O
Intel® Z68
PCIe to PCI Bridge
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
ATX
M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA2_3 ...
Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
LGA1155 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
...
Manual - Page 9
... have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD...
Manual - Page 14
... is properly inserted, use one hand to the CPU. Align the CPU pin one corner of the load plate is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into position.
B.
...triangle) with your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Follow...
Manual - Page 25
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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS ...
Manual - Page 29
...utility that you can press + in the CMOS on . To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to clear the CMOS values.)
- 29 - If this..., press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values...
Manual - Page 30
... Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Z68AP-D3 E2 . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0DC-00
Function Keys
Function Keys: : POST SCREEN
Press the key to...
Manual - Page 46
...Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information...
When No LAN Cable Is Attached... it will operate at Port.....
If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to detect the status of the attached LAN ...
Manual - Page 52
...Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard.
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.)
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Standard CMOS Features
Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features
Set Supervisor Password
Integrated Peripherals
Set...
Manual - Page 62
...Z68AP-D3 E2 . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/12/2011-Z68-7A89WG0DC-00
Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards... manually. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter MS-DOS ...
Manual - Page 63
... file to the main menu. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Unique Features Select the BIOS update file and press .
B. Insert the USB flash drive... update. Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to
an independent SATA controller, use the key ...
Manual - Page 66
...load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional software. You can select memory
module on the installed CPU and motherboard... 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds...
Manual - Page 73
...Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." )
Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk.
...RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. For a RAID 0 array that 's been created earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID...
Manual - Page 77
... this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to create RAID array on the motherboard.
Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup.
B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one...
Manual - Page 78
... menus described in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to IDE or AHCI. B. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
Manual - Page 85
...will then automatically copy the driver files to a floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to the floppy disk.
Your system will open similar to that you install ... alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk.
Press any key to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
With...
Manual - Page 99
...for help. No
The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.
The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer. Check if the system can... solve your monitor. Yes
Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. No
The keyboard...
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