Gigabyte GA-Z68P-DS3 User Manual

Unique Features - 66 -
4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE'sEasyTune6isasimpleand easy-to-useinterfacethat allowsusersto ne-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 their system-related information
without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is
notcongurableorthefunctionisnotsupported.
(Note) Quick Boost is currently supported only when you install an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset,
and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure
that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.
Tabs Information
Tab Function
The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory
moduleonaspecicslottoseeitsinformation.
The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages.
Quick Boost mode
•
provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve
desired system performance.
(Note)
After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be
sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.
Easy mode
•
provides information on CPU/memory.
Advanced mode
•
allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings
using the sliders.
Save
•
allowsyoutosavethecurrentsettingstoanewprole(.txtle).
Load
•
allowsyoutoloadprevioussettingsfromaprole.
After making changes in Advanced mode, be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or
click Default to restore to default values.
The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA
graphics card.
The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan
speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set.
The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set
temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound
le(.wavle).

Gigabyte GA-Z68P-DS3 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory voltage	1.5 V
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1300, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA III connectors	2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
Parallel ports quantity	1
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z68
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA, SATA II, SATA III
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AWARD
ACPI version	1.0b

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	215 mm
Width	305 mm