Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68, 1155, ATX, RAID CrossfireX, Onboard HDMI, Motherboard Model Number: GA-Z68AP-D3

Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68, 1155, ATX, RAID CrossfireX, Onboard HDMI, Motherboard

Introduction
The GA-Z68AP-D3 motherboard, based on the Intel Z68 Express Chipset and supporting the new 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Delivering the very best that Intel 6 series chipsets have to offer, including a significant performance boost with Intel Smart Response Technology, the first ever mSATA drive connectors on a standard desktop PC motherboard, and GIGABYTE's proprietary Touch BIOS™ technology, GIGABYTE Z68 series motherboards put users in the driver seat, allowing them to take total control over how their system operates and performs to best match their individual computing needs.

Specifications

CPU
• Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package
• L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)

Chipset
• Intel Z68 Express Chipset

Memory
• 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
• Support for non-ECC memory modules
• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor:
• 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

Audio
• Realtek ALC889 codec
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
• Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
• 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When the PCIEX1_2 slot or the PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x1 mode.
• 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
• 2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics Technology
• Support for AMD CrossFireX technology
* The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX is enabled.

Storage Interface Chipset:
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
* The SATA2_5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is installed with a solid state drive.
• Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

USB Chipset:
• Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Etron EJ168 chip:
• Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

Internal I/O Connectors
• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x mSATA connector
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 2 x system fan headers
• 1 x power fan header
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

Back Panel Connectors
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• 1 x parallel port
• 1 x serial port
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 1 x HDMI port
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
• 1 x RJ-45 port
• 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller
• iTE IT8728 chip

H/W Monitoring
• System voltage detection
• CPU/System temperature detection
• CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
• CPU overheating warning
• CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
• CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.

BIOS
• 2 x 32 Mbit flash
• Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
• Support for DualBIOS
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features
• Support for @BIOS
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
• Support for Download Center
• Support for Xpress Install
• Support for Xpress Recovery2
• Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
• Support for Smart 6
• Support for Auto Green
• Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
• Support for ON/OFF Charge
• Support for Cloud OC
• Support for 3TB+ Unlock
• Support for TouchBIOS
• Support for Q-Share

Bundled Software
• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• Intel Smart Response Technology
• LucidLogix Virtu
* Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel.

Operating System
• Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor
• ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm

Remark
• Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

While every attempt is made to ensure the information provided is accurate, we are not responsible for any product image and information errors and omissions.