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GA-Z68AP-D3 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-Z68APD3-1002R - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-Z68AP-D3 May 31, 2011 Motherboard GA-Z68AP-D3 May 31, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 4
-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-Z68AP-D3 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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 5
62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Smart 6™ ...68 4-6 Auto Green...72 4-7 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 4-9 TouchBIOS...75 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-Z68AP-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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-Z68AP-D3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN COMA LPT LGA1155 OPTICAL HDMI R_USB30/20 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 mSATA Realtek RTL8111E CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 GA-Z68AP-D3 PCIEX1_3 BAT PCIEX4 PCI1 iTE IT8728 PCI2 SPDIF_O Intel® Z68 PCIe to PCI Bridge - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-Z68AP-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 PCI Express Bus x16 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 or 1 PCI Express x1 x4 x1 Switch x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 Etron - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | 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-Z68AP-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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 11
unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with a solid state drive. - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 * ATX main power connector Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x mSATA connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 12
ŠŠ Intel® Smart Response Technology ŠŠ 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 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 13
, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-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 to the CPU. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | 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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 17
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 18
computer. 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 in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 19
Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting un-compressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports figure below for details.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 20
drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 21
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 4 9 6 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 7) SATA3_0/1 8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 12 4 15 14 7 8 5 10 11 9) mSATA 10) CLR_CMOS sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 22
ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 23
). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-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, BUG RT RAID5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOPFinMNo - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 25
Connector, Controlled by the Intel Z68 Chipset) The mSATA connector conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. When the mSATA connector is installed with a solid-state drive, the SATA2_5 connector will become unavailable. DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 26
, 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 activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 27
NC DB_PORT BIOS Switcher supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansioPnCIceaprodwse)r cfoonrndecigtoirta(SlAaTuA)d(Xio58oAu-OtpCu) t from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 28
is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5 Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 1 BIOS Switcher 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 29
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 30
to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 31
Save & Exit Setup 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 32
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, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 33
Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 100 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CMOS Setup Utility- - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 34
operating CPU frequency. (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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 35
this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Turbo - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 36
settings. (Note 1) 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. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 37
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. - 37 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 38
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 39
the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The default is Auto. System Agent Voltage The default is Auto. Graphics - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 40
. 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 - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 41
following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 42
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all 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 be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 43
than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 44
onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 45
GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel Z68 Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. Enabled Allows the SATA - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 46
USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 47
When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 48
, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 49
keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. ErP Support wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 49 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 50
Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status x Slope PWM CPU Smart FAN Mode 1.75 PWM value /oC [Auto] Item the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 51
FAN Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 52
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 53
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 54
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 55
new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 56
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 58
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 59
drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/ restored. •• It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: •• At least 512 MB of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 60
the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 61
in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up. F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 62
A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. z68apd3.f1) to your USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 63
down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 64
. 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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 66
4-3 EasyTune 6 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 environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 67
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 68
the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance. Instructions: Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model. Unique - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 69
your system from the backup image • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista. • Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. • You need will be performed hourly. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source. The backup destination cannot be on the - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 70
using the original Windows installation disk: In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors, use the original Windows installation disk for 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™ - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 71
off or even when large data files 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 User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 71 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 72
it is in range of your computer, and when to turn off the hard drive if the system energy saving state lasts over the predetermined period of time 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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 73
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 74
, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 75
screen. The TouchBIOS Interface Button Information Table Button Description Allows you to change CPU ratio, BCLK, memory speed, Vcore and memory voltages. Allows you to configure Advanced BIOS Features. Enables QuickBoost utility. Provides quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 76
Unique Features - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 77
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 drive(s) in - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 78
1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode OROM Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 79
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 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 80
>. Then, select a RAID level (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 - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 81
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 82
drive can be restored back to the master drive. Before you begin: • The recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive. • A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.5.0.1034 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 83
drive when both hard drives are installed in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]- - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 84
of your accelerated drive/volume (Figure 13) created using the Intel IRST utility. In case you are unable to run the Intel IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 85
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 86
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 87
arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel Z68: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 88
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 89
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 backup state when needed. For example, in case the master drive detects a virus, you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive. Step 1: Select 4. Recovery - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 90
2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1 (Note)-channel 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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 91
you connect. Then click OK. Side Speaker Out Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 92
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 93
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 94
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 95
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-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 96
. 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 - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 97
, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 97 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 98
the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 99
on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or - Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 100
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GA-Z68AP-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z68APD3-1002R