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...details, refer to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a ...RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that 's been created earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive...
...details, refer to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a ...RAIDready system for the Intel SATA controllers. For a RAID 0 array that 's been created earlier, make sure the newly added harddrive...
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... Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 98 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 109 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 98 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 109 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD3P or GA-P55-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four 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...on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (...
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3P or GA-P55-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four 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...on the product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (...
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... Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 1 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® P55 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS JMB362 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS.../2 KB/Mouse TPM j Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55...
... Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 1 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® P55 x4 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS JMB362 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS.../2 KB/Mouse TPM j Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55...
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.../Intel® Core™ i5 series processor 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 ...x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 4 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 -...
.../Intel® Core™ i5 series processor 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 ...x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 4 x PCI slots Multi-Graphics Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 -...
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... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF...
... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF...
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... of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Before using this port to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove ...cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit ...
... of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Before using this port to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove ...cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit ...
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...For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used, the total number of hard ... be an even number. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by P55 Chipset, Blue) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives ...
...For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used, the total number of hard ... be an even number. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by P55 Chipset, Blue) The SATA connectors conform to two IDE devices such as hard drives ...
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.../s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, White) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the ..., and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off . The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - If more than two...
.../s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, White) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the ..., and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Turn off . The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - If more than two...
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...available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. ...defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3P. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS...
...available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. ...defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3P. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS...
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For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired ...
For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired ...
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... , set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), ...are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number...
... , set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), ...are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number...
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...this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to AHCI mode.... SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to detect USB...
...this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to AHCI mode.... SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to detect USB...
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...problem occurs on Part 1-2. GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables...: Enabled) eSATA Ctrl Mode (JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are...
...problem occurs on Part 1-2. GSATA 0_1/IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA 0_1/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables...: Enabled) eSATA Ctrl Mode (JMB362 Chip, eSATA Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are...
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...the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note... the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is the first physical drive. For example, when ...
...the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system to restore it. Installation and Configuration: Turn on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Step 2: Click New. (Note... the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is the first physical drive. For example, when ...
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...to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. P55-UD3P D6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard...environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. p55ud3p.f1) to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash ...
...to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. P55-UD3P D6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to a hard...environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. p55ud3p.f1) to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in RAID/AHCI mode or... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. With Q-Flash ...
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... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the...
... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the...
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... 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 screen are read-only so you wish to exit. - 79 - Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...
... 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 screen are read-only so you wish to exit. - 79 - Instructions for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must...
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... • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power...
... • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power...
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...Setup menus described in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 84 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1:... by default). B. If you have and the BIOS version. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard...
...Setup menus described in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Appendix - 84 - Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1:... by default). B. If you have and the BIOS version. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard...