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...can click the Xpress Install All button to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID ...enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID ...
...can click the Xpress Install All button to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID ...enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to automatically and quickly set up a RAID ...
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... form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when...Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE...
... form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when...Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56...
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3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™...78 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 5 -
3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™...78 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 5 -
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...) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 3 PCI ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
...) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 3 PCI ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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...w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b 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 (Note ...Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is...
...w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b 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 (Note ...Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is...
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... guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS Four Modules...outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel...
... guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS Four Modules...outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel...
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... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing...
... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing...
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... for instructions on configur- The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 25 - Replace the battery. 4.
... for instructions on configur- The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 25 - Replace the battery. 4.
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... S0 On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
... S0 On is on when the system is detected at system startup. The LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
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...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
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... modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc...
... modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the CMOS values.) - 33 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc...
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...BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS...boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
...BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS...boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly...
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...and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD3P D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ... on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in...
...and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD3P D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ... on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in...
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...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the TPM function. It allows you to restrict access to the system and...
...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ...most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 36 - A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the TPM function. It allows you to restrict access to the system and...
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... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH ... the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot...
... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH ... the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot...
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...Boost technology. The adjustable range is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU ... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. This feature only works for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. For more information about...
...Boost technology. The adjustable range is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU ... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. This feature only works for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. For more information about...
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...when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please...CPU base clock. Uncore Frequency This value is installed. When en- For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
...when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please...CPU base clock. Uncore Frequency This value is installed. When en- For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
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... range is from 90 MHz to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to 1200 MHz. Disabled Disables this feature. Disabled Disables the use...MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 40 - PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to be set the system memory multiplier. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending ...
... range is from 90 MHz to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to 1200 MHz. Disabled Disables this feature. Disabled Disables the use...MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 40 - PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to be set the system memory multiplier. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending ...
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...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance...and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This ...
...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance...and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This ...