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... Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order ...
... Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard 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 Cooler ...Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard 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 Cooler ...Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...78 4-8 eXtreme...
... 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Auto Green...78 4-8 eXtreme...
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GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/... iTE IT8892 Bridge PCI Bus DMI Interface LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Marvell 88SE9128 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® P67 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse TSB43AB23 CODEC 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center...
GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1155 CPU DDR3 2133/1866/1600/ 1333/... iTE IT8892 Bridge PCI Bus DMI Interface LAN 2 SATA 6Gb/s RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Marvell 88SE9128 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 2 SATA 6Gb/s Intel® P67 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse TSB43AB23 CODEC 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center...
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...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 Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. I/O Controller iTE IT8728...
...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 Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. I/O Controller iTE IT8728...
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.... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DDR3_2 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin... to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one...
.... Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DDR3_2 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin... to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one...
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... Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the ...8226; Removing the Card from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it...
... Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the ...8226; Removing the Card from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it...
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1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches CPU VTT Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 2 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions; The 6 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and SATA devices) ... up under normal working conditions (green LED) GD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 6 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches CPU VTT Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 2 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions; The 6 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and SATA devices) ... up under normal working conditions (green LED) GD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 6 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
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...Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"��f�o�r��B�I�O�S��c��o�n�figurations). PW_SW...power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults when needed. The power button and reset button ...
...Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"��f�o�r��B�I�O�S��c��o�n�figurations). PW_SW...power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults when needed. The power button and reset button ...
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... Header, Gray): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ... single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the power switch on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly ...
... Header, Gray): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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) Connects to the hard drive activity LED ... single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the power switch on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly ...
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... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
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...POST) during the POST. When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings ...
...POST) during the POST. When the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings ...
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... appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
... appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
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...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •...
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...drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect....Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. A user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all ...
...drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect....Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. A user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all ...
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...Settings } 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 F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ... } 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 F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
...Settings } 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 F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ... } 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 F2a 99.80 MHz 3094.12 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
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... 2) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - } M.I.T.
... 2) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - } M.I.T.
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...cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to... state to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: ...
...cores. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will be reduced during system halt state to... state to the CPU clock ratio in system halt state. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for CPU Turbo mode. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: ...
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... signals will be set the system memory multiplier. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is occurring to set in accordance with...install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup - 40 - the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency...
... signals will be set the system memory multiplier. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this set the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Important: It is occurring to set in accordance with...install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note 1) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). BIOS Setup - 40 - the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency...
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... interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to operate at its basic performance level. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Disabled, this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving...system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Profile DDR Voltage When using...
... interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to operate at its basic performance level. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is set to Disabled, this setting. (Default: Auto) Rank Interleaving...system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Profile DDR Voltage When using...