Gigabyte GA-Z68M-D2H Intel Z68 1155 mATX CrossfireX Motherboard Model Number: GA-Z68M-D2H

Gigabyte GA-Z68M-D2H Intel Z68 1155 mATX CrossfireX Motherboard

Introduction

Combining the advantages of the Intel P67 and H67 platforms in one complete package, the GIGABYTE Z68 series offer the best of both worlds; users can take advantage of the system tuning and overclocking features found in the Intel P67 platform as well as the built-in visual features of the H67 platforms when combined with 2nd generation Intel Core processors.

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 Chipset:
• 1 x D-Sub port
• 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
• 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)
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

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.
• Support for SATA 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 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers)

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 CPU fan header
• 1 x system fan header
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x serial port header
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
• 1 x clearing CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• 1 x D-Sub port
• 1 x DVI-D port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 fan speed detection
• CPU overheating warning
• CPU/System 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

Bundle 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
• Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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.