GA-Z68X-UD3-B3 (rev. 1.0)
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Hot fix
(Note) After installed IRST driver, please install Hot fix.
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Marvell SATA Controller Driver
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
- Beta BIOS
- UEFI BIOS
(When updating from legacy to UEFI, use only the utility attached to your BIOS file)
(Note) Some GIGABYTE utilities are not supported under UEFI BIOS architecture. Please remove Smart6, Dynamic Energy Saver, Smart TPM, and Touch BIOS utilities before updating the BIOS.
- Support Intel 3rd generation 22nm E1 stepping CPU (Ivy bridge)
- Improve power on issue
- Update ME / CPU code
- Improve OCZ PCIe SSD compatibility
- Support Dolby Home Theater PCEEv4 (Note: Please update the latest audio driver for Dolby Home Theater PCEEv4 support)
- Intel 22nm CPU support update
- Improve OCZ PCIe SSD compatibility
- Support Dolby Home Theater PCEEv4 (Note: Please update the latest audio driver for Dolby Home Theater PCEEv4 support)
- Update ME Firmware (For Intel 22nm CPU)
- Support GIGABYTE TouchBIOS
- Support Intel 22nm CPU
- Support GIGABYTE TouchBIOS
- Support Intel Smart Response
(Note: Please install the latest IRST version: 10.5.0.1027 or above)
Smart Recovery2
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/P55/H55/X58 series and AMD 9 series MB(support may vary by model).
On/Off Charge
(Note) Support Intel 7/6 series, X79 chipset and AMD FM2+/FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.
@BIOS (Intel 6/7 series)
(Note) Support Intel 6/7 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
AutoGreen
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/X58A/P55/H55/H57 and AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series MB (support may vary by model).
Easy Tune6 (Intel)
(Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune6 and GWUM Tools before install this.
3TB+ unlock
(Note) Support Intel Z68/X58/P67/H67 series and AMD 900/800 series MB.
(Note) Windows XP, please install 3TB+ Unlock Preinstall driver first before running 3TB+ Unlock utility.
3TB+ Unlock Preinstall driver
(Note) Support Intel Z68/X58/P67/H67 series and AMD 900/800 series MB.
(Note) Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
(Note) After installing the operating system, if your system keeps rebooting automatically, refer to the following recommended solutions.
1. Recover your Windows operating system with the Automated System Recovery function. Boot from the Windows Setup disk. When prompted with the message «Press F2 to run Automated System Recovery (ASR)», press F2 to run ASR.
2. Connect your hard drive to another SATA port.
XHD (eXtreme HardDrive)
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/X58A/P55/H57 & AMD A75/A55/SB950/SB850 series MB.
Disk Mode Switch
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Z77/H77/B75/Z68/P67/H67/H61 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
Touch BIOS
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61 and AMD A75/A55/900 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version
Smart6
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/X58A/P55/H55/H57 series MB.
(Note) Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model.
Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/X58/P55/H55/H57 series MB.
(Note) Please remove your current Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Utility before install this.
LAN Optimizer (Realtek)
(Note) Support Intel 6 series motherboards with RTL8111E LAN chip
Cloud OC
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/P55/H55/H57/X58/P45/P43/G45/G43/G41 and AMD 900/800series MB(support may vary by model).
(Note) Only support Smart Phone
EZ Smart Response Technology
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
(Note) The EZ Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU.
(Note) Due to Window’s 7 driver limitation, EZ Smart Response cannot support HDDs greater than 2.2TB
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
(Note) Supports Intel Z68/P67/H67 chipset
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3 (rev. 1.0)
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Hot fix
(Note) After installed IRST driver, please install Hot fix.
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Marvell Preinstall Driver
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Marvell SATA Controller Driver
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
- Beta BIOS
- UEFI BIOS
(When updating from legacy to UEFI, use only the utility attached to your BIOS file) - Adjust MATS table to improve OS compatibility
(Note) Some GIGABYTE utilities are not supported under UEFI BIOS architecture. Please remove Smart6, Dynamic Energy Saver, Smart TPM, and Touch BIOS utilities before updating the BIOS.
- Beta BIOS
- UEFI BIOS
(When updating from legacy to UEFI, use only the utility attached to your BIOS file)
(Note) Some GIGABYTE utilities are not supported under UEFI BIOS architecture. Please remove Smart6, Dynamic Energy Saver, Smart TPM, and Touch BIOS utilities before updating the BIOS.
- Support Intel 3rd generation 22nm E1 stepping CPU (Ivy bridge)
- Improve power on issue
- Update ME / CPU code
- Support GIGABYTE TouchBIOS
- Support Intel 22nm CPU
- Support GIGABYTE TouchBIOS
- Support Intel Smart Response
(Note: Please install the latest IRST version: 10.5.0.1027 or above)
On/Off Charge
(Note) Support Intel 7/6 series, X79 chipset and AMD FM2+/FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.
@BIOS (Intel 6/7 series)
(Note) Support Intel 6/7 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
AutoGreen
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/X58A/P55/H55/H57 and AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series MB (support may vary by model).
Easy Tune6 (Intel)
(Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune6 and GWUM Tools before install this.
3TB+ unlock
(Note) Support Intel Z68/X58/P67/H67 series and AMD 900/800 series MB.
(Note) Windows XP, please install 3TB+ Unlock Preinstall driver first before running 3TB+ Unlock utility.
3TB+ Unlock Preinstall driver
(Note) Support Intel Z68/X58/P67/H67 series and AMD 900/800 series MB.
(Note) Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy.
(Note) After installing the operating system, if your system keeps rebooting automatically, refer to the following recommended solutions.
1. Recover your Windows operating system with the Automated System Recovery function. Boot from the Windows Setup disk. When prompted with the message «Press F2 to run Automated System Recovery (ASR)», press F2 to run ASR.
2. Connect your hard drive to another SATA port.
XHD (eXtreme HardDrive)
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/X58A/P55/H57 & AMD A75/A55/SB950/SB850 series MB.
Disk Mode Switch
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Z77/H77/B75/Z68/P67/H67/H61 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
Touch BIOS
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61 and AMD A75/A55/900 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version
Smart6
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/X58A/P55/H55/H57 series MB.
(Note) Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model.
LAN Optimizer (Realtek)
(Note) Support Intel 6 series motherboards with RTL8111E LAN chip
Cloud OC
(Note) Support Intel Z68/P67/H67/H61/P55/H55/H57/X58/P45/P43/G45/G43/G41 and AMD 900/800series MB(support may vary by model).
(Note) Only support Smart Phone
EZ Smart Response Technology
(Note) Support GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards.(support may vary by model)
(Note) The EZ Smart Response Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Z68 Chipset-based motherboard and an Intel Core series CPU.
(Note) Due to Window’s 7 driver limitation, EZ Smart Response cannot support HDDs greater than 2.2TB
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
(Note) Supports Intel Z68/P67/H67 chipset
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
