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... to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can go...have to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up all...
... to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that already exists, users also can go...have to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up all...
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GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L/ GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55UD3L-1002R
GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L/ GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55UD3L-1002R
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...download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the ...1.0. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: ...
...download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the ...1.0. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...7 Optional Items...7 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...7 Optional Items...7 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing ...
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The...
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The...
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...Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. - 8 - GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L / GA-P55-US3L PHASE LED LGA1156 PWR_FAN COAXIAL COMA LPT R_USB ATX USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 (Note)... PCI3 PCI4 SYS_FAN2 Intel® P55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 GSATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 F_PANEL "*" j (Note) The GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
...Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. - 8 - GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L / GA-P55-US3L PHASE LED LGA1156 PWR_FAN COAXIAL COMA LPT R_USB ATX USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 (Note)... PCI3 PCI4 SYS_FAN2 Intel® P55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 GSATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 F_PANEL "*" j (Note) The GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - ponents such as a...
...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - ponents such as a...
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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 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (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... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (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... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ... socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation If you begin to install the CPU: •...
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ... socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation If you begin to install the CPU: •...
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... socket with your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of...
... socket with your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 4: Once the CPU is properly inserted, use the other to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of...
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... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing...
... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing...
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...one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ...After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
...one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ...After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
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... then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... and then remove it from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
... and then remove it from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
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...) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_I 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 17) CLR_CMOS 18) PHASE_LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
...) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_I 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 17) CLR_CMOS 18) PHASE_LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
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...cable to the CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable into ...pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
...cable to the CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable into ...pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
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... +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN ... by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin ...
... +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN ... by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin ...
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... audio connections simultaneously. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug.
... audio connections simultaneously. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug.