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Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P - User Manual

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GA-Z68XP-UD3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1301
12ME-Z68XP3P-1301R

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Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P 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
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs6
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
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
Controller 2nd interface typeMarvell 88SE9172
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-Z68 XP-UD3 P Motherboard Layout

GA-Z68 XP-UD3 P Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Guidelines and procedures to follow before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed list of hardware specifications for the motherboard and its components.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for safely 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 PCI Express or PCI expansion cards into available slots.

Setting up CrossFireX;NVIDIA SLI Configuration

Guide to configuring multi-GPU setups for enhanced graphics performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and function of all external ports and connectors on the motherboard.

Internal Connectors

Identification and function of all internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

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

The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Setup main menu and navigation functions.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and voltage configuration for performance tuning.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and basic hardware settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, system security, and other advanced BIOS options.

Integrated Peripherals

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

Power Management Setup

Settings to configure system power states, wake-up events, and energy saving.

PC Health Status

Monitoring of system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds for hardware health.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to the safest, most stable factory defaults.

Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to the factory defaults for optimal performance.

Set Supervisor;User Password

Setting passwords to restrict access to BIOS setup and system boot.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing essential chipset drivers from the driver disk.

Application Software

Information and installation of GIGABYTE utilities and bundled software.

Technical Manuals

Access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

Contact

Information on how to contact GIGABYTE support and offices.

System

Displays basic system information about the installed hardware.

Download Center

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

New Utilities

Quick links to install recently developed GIGABYTE utilities.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS.

EasyTune 6

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

Dynamic Energy Saver 2

Technology for optimizing power savings and efficiency.

Q-Share

Tool for easy data sharing between computers on a network.

Smart 6

Suite of utilities for system management, performance, security, and recovery.

Auto Green

Tool for enabling system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone.

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for configuring RAID arrays for enhanced drive performance.

Cloud OC

Utility for overclocking and system management via internet-connected devices.

TouchBIOS

BIOS configuration utility accessible from the Windows environment.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Guide for installing and configuring SATA hard drives and RAID arrays.

Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers

Specific instructions for configuring SATA ports managed by the Intel Z68 chipset.

Configuring Marvell 88 SE9172 SATA Controllers

Specific instructions for configuring SATA ports managed by the Marvell 88SE9172 chip.

Installing the SATA RAID;AHCI Driver and Operating System

Steps for installing SATA drivers and the operating system (Windows 7/Vista/XP).

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide for setting up audio jacks for speakers and microphones.

Configuring 2;4;5.1;7.1-Channel Audio

Steps to configure multi-channel audio output and speaker assignments.

Configuring S;PDIF Out

Instructions for setting up digital audio output via the S/PDIF connector.

Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function

Guide to activating enhanced surround sound audio effects.

Configuring Microphone Recording

Steps to set up and configure microphone input for recording.

Troubleshooting

FAQs and a troubleshooting procedure to resolve common system issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers regarding BIOS options, system behavior, and driver issues.

Troubleshooting Procedure

A flowchart-based guide to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

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