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...® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port...
...® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port...
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... (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) 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. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter....
... (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) 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. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter....
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...cannot be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ... if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...cannot be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ... if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn...
... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn...
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...CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew ... stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or...
...CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew ... stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or...
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...values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that an overheating is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be emitted...Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabled will ...
...values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that an overheating is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be emitted...Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Enabled will ...
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...you to the Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. (Note) This item appears ...
...you to the Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. (Note) This item appears ...
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... BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more... Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/...
... BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more... Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/...
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... password is required for booting the system and for entering the operating system and to exit this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, ...
... password is required for booting the system and for entering the operating system and to exit this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First Onboard VGA On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [Press Enter] [... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, ...
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...a CPU that supports this feature. MS-DOS, for example, will be recovered from this item to the hard drive. justable range is present only if you wish to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)...installed. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set up . Set this item to viruses and malicious ...
...a CPU that supports this feature. MS-DOS, for example, will be recovered from this item to the hard drive. justable range is present only if you wish to set this item to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)...installed. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the computer, reducing exposure to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set up . Set this item to viruses and malicious ...
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... Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following four functions will be turned on automatically. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a ...set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item and set to clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Date (...
... Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following four functions will be turned on automatically. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a ...set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item and set to clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Date (...
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... connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is ... drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not...
... connector and so forth. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. For example, when hard drives are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is ... drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not...
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...the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in...base clock only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your system for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. After making ...
...the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in...base clock only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your system for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. After making ...
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...boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix...My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. eral > System). If your motherboard, please go back to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed...
...boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix...My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. eral > System). If your motherboard, please go back to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed...