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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 2 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/...66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 x4 PCI Express Bus Intel® P55 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port LPT CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 2 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/...66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 x4 PCI Express Bus Intel® P55 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port LPT CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround...
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
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...61559; Integrated in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM... sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE...
...61559; Integrated in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM... sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 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) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 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) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
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... CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ... 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the...
... CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ... 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the...
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...chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended to install them in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE...
...chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended to install them in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE...
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... one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the ... prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
... one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the ... prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
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... the system and BIOS Setup. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... the system and BIOS Setup. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } ...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D13c 133.27 MHz 2931.89 MHz 1332.80 MHz 2048MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage...
... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } ...] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D13c 133.27 MHz 2931.89 MHz 1332.80 MHz 2048MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage...
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...on CPU loading. As stability is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly dependent on CPU loading. Auto sets the ...CPU loading. Important: It is automatically adjusted according to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set the CPU base clock. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the...
...on CPU loading. As stability is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly dependent on CPU loading. Auto sets the ...CPU loading. Important: It is automatically adjusted according to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set the CPU base clock. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the...
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... clock. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR...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 the Chipset clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. BIOS Setup...
... clock. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR...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 the Chipset clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. BIOS Setup...
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... Expert. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU ... and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 42 - tRCD Options are :...
... Expert. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU ... and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is set to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 42 - tRCD Options are :...
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... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage 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 D13c 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage 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 D13c 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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...Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 2043M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help... F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 2048M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
...Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 2043M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help... F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 2048M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
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... manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All,... But Diskette The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup - 48 - Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved ...
... manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All,... But Diskette The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup - 48 - Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the system will be reserved ...
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... Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the operating system and to HDD...
... Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the operating system and to HDD...
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... Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD ...with its sup- This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup - 50 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The ...
... Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD ...with its sup- This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup - 50 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. The ...
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... Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to Password.
... Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Memory The system returns to Password.
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Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...
Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...