Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Manual
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GA-Z68A-D3-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68A3B3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Apr. 28, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Apr. 28, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 4
Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68A-D3-B3 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 5
55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z68A-D3-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield •• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN COMA LPT OPTICAL LGA1155 R_USB30/20 ATX USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 SYS_FAN1 SPDIF_O BAT F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 GA-Z68A-D3-B3 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 Intel® Z68 iTE IT8728 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 SYS_FAN2 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68A-D3-B3 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 DMI Interface PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 or 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS x4 x1 Switch PCI Express Bus - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 9
's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 10
CPU ŠŠ 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.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z68 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 11
detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System/Power fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 13
hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 16
motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 17
to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 18
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 19
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 20
jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 21
Internal Connectors 1 3 4 10 11 4 14 12 2 6 5 7 8 13 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 7) SATA3_0/1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 22
ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 23
). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 24
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z68 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin No - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 25
beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 26
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 27
specification. USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- faults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 28
DB_PORT 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME 4 No Pin 5 LRESET 6 NC 7 LAD3 8 LAD2 9 VCC3 10 LAD1 1 2 Pin No. Definition 11 LAD0 12 GND 13 NC 14 ID 15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ 17 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 29
latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 30
(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68A-D3-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/11/2011-Z68-7A89UG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 31
BIOS Version: E2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 32
BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 33
MHz 1024 MB 45oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.280V 1.696V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 34
CPU being installed. (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 35
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 determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 36
boot after overclocking, please wait you to manually set the CPU base CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 37
: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1 displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Enables Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 38
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 >>>>> Channel 255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tFAW Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 39
>>> CPU Load ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>> CPU CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 40
/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 41
1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 42
cylinder. Landing zone. Number of sectors. Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All, But Keyboard The system - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 43
Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 44
. PCIE x4 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 45
GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z68 Chipset specification that allows the storage driver that do not support Native mode. - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 46
PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 47
mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port) (default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 48
Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit : To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 49
specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support Support ATX ATX Support - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 50
CPU Smart FAN Mode 1.75 PWM value /oC [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10 detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 51
3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 52
ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 53
1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 54
Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 55
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 56
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 58
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 59
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and restore it. System Requirements: •• At least 512 MB of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 60
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 62
during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68A-D3-B3 E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/11/2011-Z68-7A89UG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 63
Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 64
Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 66
functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 67
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 68
the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model. Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 69
your files from the backup image System Recovery... Allows you to recover your system from the backup image •• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 70
, and remind users of the dates. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. You can record personal passwords and - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 71
were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device (Note 2). Instructions: Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder or File the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 71 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 72
Button Description Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disable Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 73
motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 74
fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. •• Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet Explorer - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 75
in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 76
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 77
BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 78
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 79
Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 80
drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit 3. Reset Disks - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 81
10) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel : On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 82
Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or to abort. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives 2 Capacity - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 83
, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: For the Intel Z68 Chipset, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit folder to your floppy disk. To install - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 84
SCSI adapter. Press . Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 2 will appear. Select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller and press . For AHCI mode, use the up - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 85
enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 86
• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 87
Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 88
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. •• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 89
The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 90
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 91
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Connects to a S/ - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 92
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 93
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 94
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. Appendix - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 95
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 96
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 97
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 98
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hispano) FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Correo: [email protected] Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte.us Web address: http://latam.giga-byte.com • Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg • Thailand WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com • Vietnam WEB address : http - Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 | Manual - Page 100
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 100 -
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GA-Z68A-D3-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68A3B3-1001R