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Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 User Manual

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GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XU3H-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Number of memory slots4
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
Number of SATA II connectors3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs6
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
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
PCI Express slots version2.0
Maximum graphics card memory1759 MB
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
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
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 User's Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Documentation and Legal Information

Copyright and Disclaimer

Details copyright, trademark, and disclaimer information for the manual.

Documentation Classifications

Explains the types of documentation provided by GIGABYTE for product use.

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Guides users on how to find the motherboard's revision number.

Box Contents and Optional Items

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Optional Items

Lists optional accessories that can be purchased separately.

Motherboard Layout and Diagram

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the physical arrangement of components on the motherboard.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the internal connections and data flow of motherboard components.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and precautions before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for correctly installing the CPU cooler onto the motherboard.

Installing the Memory

Guide for installing RAM modules into the motherboard memory sockets.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explanation of dual channel memory technology and socket configurations.

Installing a Memory Module

Detailed steps for correctly inserting memory modules into the sockets.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards into PCI Express or PCI slots.

CrossFireX/SLI Configuration

Guide for setting up multi-graphics card configurations like CrossFireX and SLI.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of all external ports on the motherboard's back panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Describes the screens that appear during the computer's boot-up process.

The Main Menu

Overview of the primary BIOS setup menu and navigation options.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

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

Advanced Voltage Settings

Configuration options for various system voltage adjustments.

Miscellaneous Settings

Configuration for less common BIOS features like Isochronous Support.

Standard CMOS Features

Settings for system date, time, and basic hardware configuration.

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced boot options, device priority, and system security settings.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like SATA, USB, Audio, and LAN.

Power Management Setup

Settings related to ACPI sleep states and power-saving functions.

PC Health Status

Monitoring of system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Option to load the safest, most stable BIOS default settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Option to load the BIOS settings for optimal performance.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Procedure for setting or disabling BIOS supervisor and user passwords.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS configuration changes and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS setup without saving any changes made.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential chipset drivers from the motherboard disk.

Application Software

Lists GIGABYTE utilities and free software available on the driver disk.

Technical Manuals

Provides access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

Contact Information

Provides contact details for GIGABYTE support and website links.

System Information

Displays basic system information about the installed hardware.

Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE's website for the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

New Utilities

Provides quick links to install GIGABYTE's recently developed utilities.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 Utility

Tool for quick system backup and restoration, supporting NTFS, FAT32, FAT16.

BIOS Update Utilities

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

Updating the BIOS with Q-Flash

Instructions for updating the system BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

Updating the BIOS with @BIOS Utility

Guide for updating the system BIOS using the Windows-based @BIOS utility.

EasyTune 6 Utility

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and monitoring.

Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2

Technology for power savings and enhanced power efficiency via button click.

Q-Share Tool

Easy tool for data sharing with computers on the same network.

Smart 6™ Features

Combination of 6 utilities for system management: QuickBoot, DualBIOS, etc.

SMART Recovery 2

Utility to back up partitions as image files hourly for system restoration.

SMART DualBIOS

Feature to record personal passwords and important dates, storing them in BIOS.

SMART Recorder and TimeLock

Monitors system activities and manages computer usage time with rules.

Auto Green

Tool to enable system power savings via Bluetooth cell phone proximity.

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for configuring RAID-ready systems and enhancing drive performance.

Cloud OC

Overclocking utility for system tweaking via Internet-connected devices.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to install and configure SATA hard drives and RAID arrays.

Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers

Guide for setting up SATA controller modes and RAID for Intel Z68 chipset.

Configuring a RAID Array (Intel Z68)

Detailed steps for creating and managing RAID arrays using Intel BIOS utility.

Recovery Volume Options

Procedure for setting up recovery volumes for data protection and restoration.

Delete RAID Array (Intel Z68)

Instructions for deleting existing RAID arrays and resetting disks.

Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controller

Guide for setting up SATA controller modes and RAID for Marvell controller.

Configuring a RAID Array (Marvell)

Steps for creating and managing RAID arrays using Marvell BIOS utility.

Delete RAID Array (Marvell)

Instructions for deleting RAID arrays configured with Marvell controller.

Installing SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and OS

Guide for installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers and operating systems.

Installing Windows 7/Vista

Guide for installing Windows 7/Vista with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Installing Windows XP

Guide for installing Windows XP with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Rebuilding an Array (Intel Z68)

Procedure for rebuilding a RAID array by replacing a failed drive (Intel Z68).

Performing RAID Rebuild in OS (Intel)

Steps to perform RAID rebuild using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility.

Restoring Master Drive to Previous State

How to restore the master drive from a recovery volume.

Enabling Automatic Rebuild (Marvell)

Steps to enable automatic RAID rebuild for Marvell controller.

Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 (Marvell)

Procedure for manually rebuilding RAID 1 using Marvell Storage Utility.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

Guide for setting up multi-channel audio configurations using HD Audio Manager.

Configuring Sound Effect

Options for configuring audio environment and sound effects.

Activating AC'97 Front Panel Audio

Steps to enable AC'97 functionality for the front panel audio module.

Muting Back Panel Audio

Instructions to mute the back panel audio output for HD Audio.

Configuring S/PDIF Out

Guide for connecting and configuring the S/PDIF Out for digital audio.

Enabling Dolby Home Theater

Steps to enable Dolby Home Theater for enhanced surround sound audio.

Configuring Microphone Recording

Guide for setting up and configuring microphone input for recording.

Enabling Stereo Mix

Instructions on how to enable Stereo Mix for computer audio recording.

Using the Sound Recorder

Basic operations for recording and playing audio using Sound Recorder.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers regarding BIOS options and system issues.

Troubleshooting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

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