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Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 - User Manual

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GA-Z68A-D3H-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68D3HB-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory channelsDual-channel
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntelĀ® CeleronĀ®
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
PCI Express slots version2.0
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth225 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines and procedures to prevent damage during installation.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

Detailed steps for correctly installing the CPU into the socket.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for properly mounting the CPU cooler onto the motherboard.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide on how to install RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Detailed steps for inserting a memory module into the socket.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards like graphics or sound cards.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Menu for adjusting CPU, memory, and voltage settings for performance tuning.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing the essential chipset drivers for the motherboard.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Overview of GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS.

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

Step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

Instructions for updating the BIOS from within the Windows environment using @BIOS.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-3 Troubleshooting

Section providing troubleshooting procedures and FAQs for common issues.

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding BIOS and system operation.

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

A step-by-step flowchart to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

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