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...the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still 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...
...the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still 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...
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... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status 57 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 59 2-11 Set...
... 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PC Health Status 57 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 59 2-11 Set...
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... driver - 1-6 Setup of the two/three cards. One/two CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors - System Requirements - Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD 4800, and HD 5800 series and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set...
... driver - 1-6 Setup of the two/three cards. One/two CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors - System Requirements - Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD 4800, and HD 5800 series and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two/three CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots. (To set...
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... Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 24 - Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first...
... Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 24 - Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first...
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... first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD7-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on...
... first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68X-UD7-B3 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2011-Z68-7A89VG0NC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on...
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... state. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems 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 BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel...
... state. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for operating systems 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 BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel...
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... the CPU specifications. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. 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 install a memory...
... the CPU specifications. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. 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 install a memory...
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...Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Multi-Steps Load-Line [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.275V [Auto] + Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage...
...Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Multi-Steps Load-Line [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.275V [Auto] + Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage...
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... The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. The default is Auto. nology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
... The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. The default is Auto. nology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
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...[Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE x16-1] 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 Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS...
...[Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCIE x16-1] 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 Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS...
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PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. BIOS Setup - 50 - set a delay time for the BIOS to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report...
PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. PCIE x16-2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. BIOS Setup - 50 - set a delay time for the BIOS to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report...
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... to configure the SATA controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at a normal speed of devices being installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller2 (2nd Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 Controller, USB 3.0 Ports routed to the onboard F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 connector and the Upper USB 3.0 Port Next to the Audio Jacks on the Back Panel, Not Including the Upper USB 3.0 Port Next to AHCI mode. If no LAN cable...
... to configure the SATA controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at a normal speed of devices being installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard USB3.0 Controller2 (2nd Renesas D720200 USB 3.0 Controller, USB 3.0 Ports routed to the onboard F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 connector and the Upper USB 3.0 Port Next to the Audio Jacks on the Back Panel, Not Including the Upper USB 3.0 Port Next to AHCI mode. If no LAN cable...
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... settings and exit BIOS Setup first for instructions on the hard drives connected. In case you to decide whether to configure RAID for the Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to take effect. Bypass Disables RAID. Fw Mode Enables RAID. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS configure this setting depending on configuring a RAID array. Lets the BIOS automatically update the firmware to the latest version. (Default) Forces the BIOS to flash the firmware with the same version...
... settings and exit BIOS Setup first for instructions on the hard drives connected. In case you to decide whether to configure RAID for the Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to take effect. Bypass Disables RAID. Fw Mode Enables RAID. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS configure this setting depending on configuring a RAID array. Lets the BIOS automatically update the firmware to the latest version. (Default) Forces the BIOS to flash the firmware with the same version...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the system. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to its working state exactly where...
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the system. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to its working state exactly where...
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...(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 Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in 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 a USB flash drive. The...
...(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 Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in 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 a USB flash drive. The...
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... motherboard driver disk. B. A. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu...
... motherboard driver disk. B. A. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. All with which you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to individually install the X.H.D utility later. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu...
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... hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the RAID set is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may vary depending on the devices being connected. - 87 - C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
... hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers A. If there is more than one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the RAID set is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may vary depending on the devices being connected. - 87 - C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
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... Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for RAID. Controller Connectors BIOS Settings Marvell GSATA3_6/7 88SE9128 Marvell eSATA 88SE9128 Set GSATA3 Controller to Enabled Set GSATA3 Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI Set eSATA3 Controller to Enabled Set eSATA3 Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB3.0 Turbo Onboard USB 3.0 Controller2 GSATA3...
... Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers A. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for RAID. Controller Connectors BIOS Settings Marvell GSATA3_6/7 88SE9128 Marvell eSATA 88SE9128 Set GSATA3 Controller to Enabled Set GSATA3 Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI Set eSATA3 Controller to Enabled Set eSATA3 Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals } SMART LAN1 } SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB3.0 Turbo Onboard USB 3.0 Controller2 GSATA3...
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...press this jumper, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to show the advanced options. A: The 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...
...press this jumper, refer to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to show the advanced options. A: The 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...
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... full screen logo) 3. Switch screen back to enter Setup utility; Invoke all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to text mode NET PC: Build SYSID structure 1. Assign resources to continue: 2. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is pressed to all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported - Invoke all ISA PnP devices 2. i.e. Initialize floppy controller 2. Clear EPA or customization logo 1. POST (hex...
... full screen logo) 3. Switch screen back to enter Setup utility; Invoke all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to text mode NET PC: Build SYSID structure 1. Assign resources to continue: 2. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is pressed to all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported - Invoke all ISA PnP devices 2. i.e. Initialize floppy controller 2. Clear EPA or customization logo 1. POST (hex...