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GA-Z68XP-D3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68XPD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68XP-D3 May. 31, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68XP-D3 May. 31, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 4
of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-Z68XP-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 5
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z68XP-D3 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 7
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCI1 B_BIOS BAT M_BIOS PCIEX4 GA-Z68XP-D3 PCI2 PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI3 Marvell GSATA3_7 88SE9172 Intel® Z68 GSATA3_6 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 Etron EJ168 iTE IT8728 F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68XP-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI 2.0 x16 Interface FDI PCI Express Bus LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E Marvell 88SE9172 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 10
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 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 11
ŠŠ Back Panel ŠŠ Connectors ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ ŠŠ 1 x Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 13
CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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-Z68XP-D3 | 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 motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 18
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 19
on your operating system. Refer to the screenshot below.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 20
escribes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 21
devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 22
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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 23
correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | 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.QBOFPMin No - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 25
supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions RT 10) mSATA (Solid-State Drive Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z68 Chipset) DB_PORT The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 26
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 27
No Pin 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 28
supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition G.QBOF1M SPDIFO 1 2 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 29
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 30
18) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more details. F_USB30 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 31
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 32
(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68XP-D3 F1d . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/17/2011-Z68-7A89WG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 33
items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1d) 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 34
settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 35
3210.48 MHz 1070.10 MHz 2048 MB 43.0 oC 1.200V 1.512V Move Enter overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 36
PLL Overvoltage Real-Time Ratio Changes In OS (Note 2) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note 2) 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 37
Changes in OS (Note) Enabled allows you to make real-time changes to the CPU clock ratio in your operating system. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will become unavailable. Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 38
your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and DMI Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 39
VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 40
. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 41
0.750V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 42
constant under light and 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 VRef. The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 43
. 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. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 44
will skip 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 CHS - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 45
hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 46
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 , Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 47
function. Auto Allows you to set up a dual-display configuration in Windows 7 operating system. (Default) Enable If No Ext PEG Activates the when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 48
LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Intel Z68 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel Z68 GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 driver do not support Native - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 49
Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 50
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 Disabled. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 51
consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 52
power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 53
(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 /+12V/Vcc3/Vcc/Vtt Displays the current system voltages. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 54
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 55
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 56
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 57
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 58
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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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 60
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 62
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 63
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 MB of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 64
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 65
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 66
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 67
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 68
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 69
. 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 70
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 motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/ - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 71
performance. The Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in a run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 72
taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 73
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 74
, delivering greater efficiency for daily use. Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings. SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 75
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 76
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 77
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. - 77 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 78
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. (Note 1) If your cell - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 79
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 80
overclocking utility designed for system overclocking via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as a smart phone, iPhone, notebook PC, etc. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via LAN, wireless LAN 1) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 81
allows you to configure your BIOS settings in Windows environment with a click of your you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Enables QuickBoost utility. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced . Enables @BIOS utility to update the BIOS. - 81 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 82
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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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 84
PCI Express x4 Slot Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB3.0 Controller F_USB3.0 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 you - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 85
RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 86
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 - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 87
Figure 6). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Figure 7) Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 88
drive is hidden. Step 1: Select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 89
10). Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 90
IRST utility. In case you are unable run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using this option in the RAID ROM utility. Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 91
PCI Express x4 Slot Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB3.0 Controller F_USB3.0 BIOS Setup. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 92
this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" (Figure 2). Press - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 93
screen, press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Press on the Create VD item. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 94
write-back or write-through cache. 5. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 95
the message "Do you want to delete the VD's MBR?" appears, press to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 Status - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 96
utility, you can set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select Marvell Storage Utility to install. Note: After the installation, you must - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 97
System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. A. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) For the Intel Z68: As Windows 7 and Vista already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 98
disk that contains the driver 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 99
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 100
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 101
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 - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 102
• 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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 103
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 - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 104
set the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 105
you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system completed, the status will display as Done. • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 106
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 107
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 108
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 the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 109
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 110
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 111
. 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. - 111 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 112
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 113
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 114
"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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 115
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-Z68XP-D3 | Manual - Page 116
, 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 - 116 -
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GA-Z68XP-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XPD3-1001R