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Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 - User Manual

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GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z6MAD2B-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2133 MHz
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Number of SATA III connectors2
Headphone outputs3
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.
Audio chipRealtek ALC889
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x8, 1x16
Maximum graphics card memory1759 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and handling procedures before hardware installation.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its features.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards like graphics or network cards.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Settings for CPU and memory frequency, voltage, and overclocking.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, security, and system performance enhancements.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing essential motherboard chipset drivers.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Guides for updating the BIOS using Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™ utilities.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives, including RAID setup.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions, including a troubleshooting flowchart.

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