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... 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's website for the latest memory support list.) ...
... 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's website for the latest memory support list.) ...
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... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX 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...
... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX 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...
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If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - ... the power outlet before you wish to set 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 guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ...
If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - ... the power outlet before you wish to set 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 guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ...
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... you begin to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the... prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended to CPU limitations, ...
... you begin to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the... prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended to CPU limitations, ...
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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. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ... [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 ...
... 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. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award ... [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 ...
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... is highly dependent on your CPU. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set the system memory multiplier. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of 5 preset states. Note: System... enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function...
... is highly dependent on your CPU. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set the system memory multiplier. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of 5 preset states. Note: System... enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function...
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...: 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 (...memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports...
...: 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 (...memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports...
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... Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... 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 DRAM Voltage...
... Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... 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 DRAM Voltage...
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... Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to accept. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to... system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
... Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to accept. Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to... system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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... slot (PCIEX4) as the system boots up. to 3 (Note) Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. justable range is present only if you to determine whether to set this ...0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to the hard drive. PEG2 Sets the PCI...card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- For more information about ...
... slot (PCIEX4) as the system boots up. to 3 (Note) Allows you to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. justable range is present only if you to determine whether to set this ...0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to the hard drive. PEG2 Sets the PCI...card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- For more information about ...
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... press to accept. To turn on the system. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - Disabled Disables this item. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set... off upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Password. Memory The system returns to be powered on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you install 32-bit Windows Vista; Note: you install 64...
... press to accept. To turn on the system. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - Disabled Disables this item. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set... off upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Password. Memory The system returns to be powered on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you install 32-bit Windows Vista; Note: you install 64...
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.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. For example, when hard drives are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to restore... your system to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are...
.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive(Note) for the operating system. For example, when hard drives are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to restore... your system to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are...
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... occur. Unique Features - 72 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The HW Monitor tab allows you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to click Set for Quick ... Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment.
... occur. Unique Features - 72 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The HW Monitor tab allows you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to click Set for Quick ... Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment.
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...from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "...System 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 ...
...from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to show the advanced options. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "...System 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 ...