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... you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. For a RAID 0 array that ...(For more details, refer to enable RAID for RAID 0. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. The following procedure details the steps to set eXtreme ...
... you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. For a RAID 0 array that ...(For more details, refer to enable RAID for RAID 0. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. The following procedure details the steps to set eXtreme ...
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... read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published...
... read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ... by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published...
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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...Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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...Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 4-8 Auto Green...82 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 83 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 93... 116 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 118 5-3 Troubleshooting 119 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 6 -
... 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™ ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 4-8 Auto Green...82 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 83 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 93... 116 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 118 5-3 Troubleshooting 119 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 6 -
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 1 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® P55 x4 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j MIC (Center.../Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 1 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 Intel® P55 x4 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j MIC (Center.../Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM...
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... S/PDIF Out connector w 1 x parallel port w 1 x serial port w 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller w iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
... S/PDIF Out connector w 1 x parallel port w 1 x serial port w 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller w iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
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...- Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic ... 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...
...- Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic ... 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...
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... Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - The four... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
... Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - The four... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
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... system. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with...
... system. Make sure the card is securely seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with...
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... accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the ... is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to be lost. Hardware Installation ...
... accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the ... is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to be lost. Hardware Installation ...
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... switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel... panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
... switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel... panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the...
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...bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB...
...bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB...
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... Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify...
... Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify...
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... then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Function Keys... Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
... then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 34 - Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Function Keys... Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
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...described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3L D11) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
...described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3L D11) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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...stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent ...Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before...
...stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent ...Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before...
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... Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a CPU 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 Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D11 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU ...
... Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a CPU 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 Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D11 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU ...
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...) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
...) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
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... will be reduced when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - BIOS Setup C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to emit PROCHOT signals. The C3/C6/C7 state is overheated.... Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables ...
... will be reduced when the CPU is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - BIOS Setup C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to emit PROCHOT signals. The C3/C6/C7 state is overheated.... Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables ...
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... (SPD) Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup - 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is the normal operating frequency of C.I ...1200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. Sports Increases CPU ...
... (SPD) Allows you to set the PCIe clock frequency. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup - 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is the normal operating frequency of C.I ...1200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. Sports Increases CPU ...