Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD5 User Manual

GA-Z68XP-UD5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XPU5-1001R

Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD5 Specifications

General

Socket	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel Z68
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	32 GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz
PCI Express x16	2
PCI Express x1	3
SATA 6Gb/s	2
SATA 3Gb/s	4
Audio	Realtek ALC889
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA SLI, AMD CrossFireX
LAN	1 x Realtek RTL8111E
RAID Support	0, 1, 5, 10
USB 3.0	2 x USB 3.0 (rear), 2 x USB 3.0 (via header)

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines and precautions to follow before installing hardware components.

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its associated cooler securely.

1-4 Installing the Memory

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

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

1-6 Setup of AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

1-9 Internal Connectors

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS setup program's main menu and function keys.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Menu for configuring CPU clock, frequency, and voltage settings for performance tuning.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

2-7 Power Management Setup

2-8 PC Health Status

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential chipset drivers for system functionality.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

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

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools like Q-Flash and @BIOS for updating the motherboard's BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2

4-6 Smart 6™

4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

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

5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers

Specific steps for configuring Intel Z68 SATA controllers and RAID.

5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers

Steps for configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controllers and RAID.

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Guidance on installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers and operating systems.

Rebuilding RAID Arrays

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

5-3 Troubleshooting

FAQs and a troubleshooting procedure to resolve common system startup issues.