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Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3R User Manual

Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3R
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GA-Z68XP-UD3R
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XP3R-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3R 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

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, and expansion slots.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU and its associated cooler.

Installing the Memory

Guide on how to correctly install memory modules and configure dual channel memory.

Internal Connectors

Identification and description of various internal connectors on the motherboard for system components.

BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Describes the initial screens that may appear during the computer boot process.

The Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS setup menu and available configuration categories.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Details on adjusting CPU, memory, and voltage settings for performance tuning.

Load Optimized Defaults

Instructions on restoring BIOS settings to optimal factory defaults for system stability.

Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Comprehensive guide on installing essential chipset drivers from the motherboard driver disk.

Application Software

Information on installing GIGABYTE utilities and included free software applications.

Download Center

Instructions on accessing the GIGABYTE website to download the latest BIOS and drivers.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Explains how to update the system BIOS using Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2

Revolutionary technology for unparalleled power savings with advanced hardware/software.

Smart 6™

Suite of 6 software utilities for system management, performance boost, and security.

Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Step-by-step guide for installing SATA hard drives and configuring RAID arrays.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Instructions for setting up the motherboard's audio jacks for input and output configurations.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and a troubleshooting procedure to resolve system startup issues.

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