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... set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, ...check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The...
... set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, ...check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core...floppy disk drive USB 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 ...
...1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core...floppy disk drive USB 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 ...
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... Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 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 age of the CPU may locate the ...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not...
... Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. 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 age of the CPU may locate the ...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not...
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... module is installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS Four ...: Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory...
... module is installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS Four ...: Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory...
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..., first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out...
..., first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No.
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No.
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... memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Note: If your CPU. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on...
... memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Note: If your CPU. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on...
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... light and heavy CPU load. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Ch-B Data VRef...
... light and heavy CPU load. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Ch-B Data VRef...
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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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced...
...: 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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced...
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Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information ... IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will not stop for an error during the POST. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot...
Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information ... IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will not stop for an error during the POST. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot...
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... Set this option to Disabled if you wish to be shared with other device. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB ...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode...
... Set this option to Disabled if you wish to be shared with other device. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB ...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode...
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... will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for...
... will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for...
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... Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... a specific day in a month. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On ...
... Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... a specific day in a month. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On ...
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... for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 -
... for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 -
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... mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be sure to restart your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by... level and a Smart Fan mode. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure...
... mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be sure to restart your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by... level and a Smart Fan mode. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure...
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the right or at different time, select a backup time using the time scroll bar on NTFS...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the right or at different time, select a backup time using the time scroll bar on NTFS...