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GA-Z68XP-UD3P User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-Z68XP3P-1001R - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68XP-UD3P May 31, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68XP-UD3P May 31, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-UD3P | Manual - Page 4
UD3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68XP-UD3P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 5
TouchBIOS...83 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 99 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 108 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z68XP-UD3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 7
LGA1155 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PWR_FAN ATX PCIEX1_1 B_BIOS Realtek RTL8111E CODEC VIA VT6308 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 PCI1 PCI2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GA-Z68XP-UD3P M_BIOS Marvell GSATA3_7 88SE9172 BAT PCIe to PCI Bridge Intel® Z68 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68XP-UD3P Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch DMI 2.0 FDI PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 6Gb/s LAN RJ45 Marvell Realtek 88SE9172 RTL8111E PCI - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 9
's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 10
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 Express Chipset Memory - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 11
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 port available through the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 12
Š Intel® Smart Response Technology Š LucidLogix Virtu * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel. Operating System ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-UD3P | 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-UD3P | Manual - Page 16
before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the 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 memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 17
unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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). 777 Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 19
/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 20
an optical digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device. Hardware Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 21
supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 22
ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 7) SATA3_0/1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 9) GSATA3_6/7 10) COMA 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 15) F_USB30 16) F_1394 17) CLR_CMOS 18) PHASE LED securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 23
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 24
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 25
standard 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 26
6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector 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 on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin No - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 27
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) Connects to the hard drive - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 28
Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) DB_P•O•RTThe front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer 1to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 29
SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in prevent damage to the USB bracket. - 29 - PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 30
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). Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 31
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 F_AUDIO(H) 1 19) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. DB_PORT BIOS Switc - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 32
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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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 34
(Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Z68XP-UD3P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/10/2011-Z68-7A89WG0KC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 35
Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-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 Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 36
to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 37
Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature Vcore DRAM overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 38
: Auto) (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 - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 39
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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 40
to boot after overclocking, please wait manually set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 41
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) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 42
rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 43
Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 44
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 VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 45
. 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. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 46
[None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/ Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 47
hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 48
) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (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 - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 49
only this memory for display. Options are:32MB+2MB for GTT~ 480MB+2MB for GTT. (Default: 64MB+2MB for GTT) (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. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 50
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 install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 51
General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 52
Windows mode 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 will show the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 53
sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 54
a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support Determines Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 55
(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. - 55 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 56
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 57
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 58
Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: 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 and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will be requested to confirm - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 59
Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 60
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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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 62
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 64
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 65
drivers are compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 66
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 67
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 68
, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Z68XP-UD3P E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 69
to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 70
. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 71
. 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-UD3P | Manual - Page 72
a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for Quick Boost. Available 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 73
. 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) 15 INFO/Help 16 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 17 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 74
taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 75
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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 76
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 Features - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 77
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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 78
, 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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 79
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. - 79 - Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 80
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 81
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 82
overclocking utility designed for system overclocking that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 83
BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages. Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Enables QuickBoost utility. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for . Loads Optimized Defaults. Sets Supervisor Password. Enables @BIOS utility to update the BIOS. - 83 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 84
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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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 86
GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 87
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID 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 begins and before the operating system boot begins, - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 88
(Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 89
(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 90
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 Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration Options 6. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 91
(C) 2003-11 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 Continuous: volume - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 92
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 93
Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 94
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 + to enter the RAID setup utility. Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - BIOS Version 1.0.0.0017 PCIe x2 5.0Gbps - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 95
array. Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 5). Then press on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 * S1 SATA: WDC - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 96
. 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 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv(AAeMTTl AAB - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 97
76.3GB Stripe 64KB CacheMode WriteBack Max Speed Status SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 8 To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to confirm. Now, you can proceed to install the operating system. Delete the - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 98
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 99
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-UD3P | Manual - Page 100
, 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 folder to your floppy disk. To install Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 101
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 containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to that in - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 102
, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Marvell shared library for 32bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 32bit Driver Marvell shared library - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 103
RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z68: Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 104
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 Rebuild to another disk in Manage Volume. Step 2: Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click Rebuild. The - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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 - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 106
setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on Spare Management. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 107
sure you have installed the Marvell RAID driver and Marvell Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating • Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 108
audio driver. For 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 110
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-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | 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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 118
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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-Z68XP-UD3P | Manual - Page 120
, 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 - 120 -
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GA-Z68XP-UD3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XP3P-1001R