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...more details, refer to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps 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 greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later ...
...more details, refer to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of a button, X.H.D helps 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 greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later ...
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GA-P55-UD3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD3-1001R
GA-P55-UD3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD3-1001R
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...order to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted..., or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by ...
...order to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted..., or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress ...; 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress ...; 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring...
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... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of...
.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of...
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... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed...
... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed...
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.... • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
.... • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion ...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion ...
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... do so 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure...
... do so 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure...
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... frequency. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup ...data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly ...
... frequency. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup ...data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly ...
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...this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the ... devices by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of heads. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set...
...this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the ... devices by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of heads. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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... BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. P55-UD3 D13c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/13/2009-P55-7A89RG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS ...one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™?...
... BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. P55-UD3 D13c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/13/2009-P55-7A89RG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS ...one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™?...
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... interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. C. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss...inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In Windows, close all ...
... interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard model. C. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss...inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In Windows, close all ...
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... Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. On Request allows users to update data ...
... Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. On Request allows users to update data ...
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...below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be performed after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]...# 3JT354CP WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID "...
...below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be performed after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]...# 3JT354CP WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to Non-RAID "...
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... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
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...the Customer Care number listed in a manner that the information in this text. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. w If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. - 115 - ... omissions in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of environmentally ...
...the Customer Care number listed in a manner that the information in this text. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. w If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. - 115 - ... omissions in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of environmentally ...