Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Manual
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GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68XD7B-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Apr. 8, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Apr. 8, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68X-UD7-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 5
63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One SATA you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB3 SYS_FAN1 R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_ESATA_2 Marvell 88SE9128 USB_1394_ESATA_1 GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z68 BAT PCI2 VLI S4_S5_LED VL810 S3_LED S1_LED S0_LED iTE IT8728 B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 MD2 MD1 ATX - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel® Z68 PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 88SE9128 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ( - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 9
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 10
® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU ŠŠ Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 11
Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/USB Combo, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 2 x Renesas D720200 chips and 2 x VLI VL810 hubs: - Up to 10 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 12
for Q-Share Bundled Software ŠŠ Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 13
the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 15
to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Direction 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 16
motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 17
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 Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 19
, XP operating systems - The 3-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFireX technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two/three CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 20
secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply. Step 4: Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 21
Marvell 88SE9128 chip supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 22
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 23
1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to indicate the phase status of the CPU VTT and memory. The green LEDs light up under normal working conditions; the yellow LEDs will be - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 24
power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 25
14 3 5 2 12 9 7 13 8 10 1) ATX_12V_2X 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) PWR_FAN 6) PCH_FAN 7) SATA3_0/1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 16 4 4 15 6 14 11 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 26
ATX (2x4 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 ) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 27
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed con- trol, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 28
are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s stan- dard. 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 configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 29
chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND GSATA3_7 7 1 7 1 GSATA3_6 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. 10) BAT - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 30
a 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 31
GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 32
2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. 15) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 33
. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 TPA- 10 2 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 34
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Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 36
(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 37
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F2a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 38
settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the 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, memory, etc - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 39
] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency .80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB 45oC 1.280V 1.696V Move Enter: Select F5: the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/ - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 40
. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 41
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 lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) C3/C6 State Support (Note) - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 42
Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 43
memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 44
), 1~16. tWTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~12. tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 45
heavy CPU load. Disabled Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. (Default) Level 1~Level 10 Enables Load-Line Calibration and adjusts VDroop by ten levels. CPU Vcore default is Auto. System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 46
. 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 47
to set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 48
the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 49
Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 50
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 51
SATA Control Mode item below will be set to RAID(XHD) automatically. For details on using the 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 52
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel Z68 that do not support Native mode. operating systems that support Native mode. : Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 53
at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 54
Mode Enables RAID. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS configure this setting depending on the hard drives connected that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3 Firmware Selection Determines whether to automatically update - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 55
) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) KB Power ON Password AC Back Function ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Enabled] [Instant-Off] enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 56
you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. This item is configurable only when the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 57
Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it Vcc3/+12V/Vcc/DDR15V Displays the current system voltages. - 57 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 58
Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 59
to load 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 60
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 61
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 62
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install 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 64
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 65
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. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 66
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 67
perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 un- allocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 68
your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 69
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 70
system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 71
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. When the - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 72
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 73
. 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 74
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 75
Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver on) 10 3-Level Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 76
Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 10 Advanced Settings 11 Dual Power Switch (Divide 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 77
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 ( - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 78
Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ for daily use. Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 79
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 Smart - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 80
Windows recovery environment. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your system. • For Windows Vista, refer to the steps below to use the original Windows main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 81
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. - 81 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 82
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 83
1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 84
options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet Explorer to version 7.0 or later. When using PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 85
4-10 Teaming Dual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled allows two single supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details. Select Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 86
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may prepare only 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. Installing SATA hard - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 88
correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To create 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 89
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 90
select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 91
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 92
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 93
- 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 94
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 95
hard drive and the other end to avail- able SATA port on the motherboard. One of the Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controllers controls the onboard GSATA3_6/7 connector and driver is required during Windows XP installation.) Refer to section, "5-1-3," for more details. Controller Connectors BIOS Settings - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 96
Disks HDD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L HDD 1: WDC WD800JD-22L Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Supported Mode : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1029 2.2.0.1113 5.0Gbps IDE Mode RAID 0 RAID 1 Help Marvell RAID on chip - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 97
3. Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. * HDD 1: WDC WD800JD-22L Create Virtual Disk RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Quick Init : Name : Threshold(%) : Next Do you - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 98
WD800JD-22L HDD 1 : WDC WD800JD-22L Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Supported Mode : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1029 2.2.0.1113 5.0Gbps IDE Mode RAID 0 RAID 1 Help Marvell RAID on chip - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 99
Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : Supported Mode : Do you want to delete in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 100
during the OS installation. Without the driver, 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, copy all files in the \BootDrv\iRST\32Bit - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 101
system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Press . Step 2: For the Intel Z68: Insert the floppy disk - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 102
and press . When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to continue the driver installation. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 103
equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z68: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 104
• 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 105
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 106
and press and then select Rebuild. Press again. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Type ID : SATA PD Status : Unconfigured Size : 114472MB Feature Support : 1.5G 48Bit Current Speed : 1.5G Mode Rebuild Model - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 107
/Save ESC: Return Resume the Stopped Rebuild Process To resume the stopped rebuild process, enter the GSATA3 RAID Configuration/eSATA3 RAID Configuration menu in BIOS Setup again. Move the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for example, VD 0: New_ VD). Press on this array and select - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 108
2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note) A. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 109
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 type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 110
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks 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 coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 111
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 112
5-2-4 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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 113
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 114
. 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 - 114 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 115
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 116
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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 117
"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-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 118
16h 18h 1Bh 1Dh 23h Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM - Program basic chipset registers Detect memory - Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 119
Example: onboard IDE controller 4. Measure CPU speed Invoke video BIOS 1. Initialize double-byte language font (optional) 2. Put Test DMA Channel 0 Test DMA Channel 1 Test DMA page registers Test 8254 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Test - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 120
, CDROM... Detect serial ports & parallel ports Detect & install co-processor Init HDD write protect 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported - If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys - If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: 2. Clear EPA or customization logo - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 121
3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Boot BIOS support (popup menu) Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Initialize power-saving (optional) 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 122
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 | Manual - Page 124
, 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 - 124 -
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GA-Z68X-UD7-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XD7B-1001R