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... save changes and exit BIOS Setup. 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...
... save changes and exit BIOS Setup. 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-UD3P 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-UD3P 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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...) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to x8 mode when AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI...
...) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * When a RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be sure to x8 mode when AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI...
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... an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. C. C-2. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the...
... an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on your graphics cards. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Catalyst Control Center. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. C. C-2. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the...
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... the monitor being used. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. The HDMI port is an all-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 connect your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. After installing the HDMI device, make...
... the monitor being used. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. The HDMI port is an all-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 connect your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. After installing the HDMI device, make...
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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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... determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note ) Allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
... determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note ) Allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...
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... clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking...
... clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking...
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... in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - BIOS Setup 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. 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - BIOS Setup 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. 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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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) 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...
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Make sure the operating system to 3 (Note) 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...
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... Disabled for display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. This feature allows your hard drive. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is installed. Auto...
... Disabled for display. Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. This feature allows your hard drive. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is installed. Auto...
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... EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the on Part 1-2. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. When a Cable Problem Occurs... IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller...
... EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the on Part 1-2. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. When a Cable Problem Occurs... IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller...
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... the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 56 - Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Slope PWM Allows you to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. Note: The Voltage mode can...
... the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 56 - Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. Slope PWM Allows you to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control the CPU fan speed. Note: The Voltage mode can...
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... 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 Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Select the BIOS update file and press . The monitor will display the update...
... 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 Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Select the BIOS update file and press . The monitor will display the update...
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... 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button...
... 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of a button...
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... ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one 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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Before you may vary depending on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set...
... ports are supported by the Z68 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one 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. Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Before you may vary depending on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) When a RAID set...
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For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as the example operating system.) For...
For the Marvell 88SE9172: Step 1: Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64 AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64 Step 3: When a screen as the example operating system.) For...
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... the OS installation. Refer to a floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to the methods below. Press any key to the floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the Floppy64 folder. B. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press...
... the OS installation. Refer to a floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to the methods below. Press any key to the floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder. or 64-bit version, copy the files in the Floppy64 folder. B. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press...
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... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen...
... with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Then select Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver and press . Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit items depending on the confirmation screen...
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...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 - 115 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the computer name and select Scan for your board doesn...
...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 - 115 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the computer name and select Scan for your board doesn...