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...menu to Enabled 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. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a ..., back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to expand its capacity. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP.
...menu to Enabled 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. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a ..., back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to expand its capacity. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP.
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..., or published in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Changes to...GIGABYTE's unique features, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
..., or published in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Changes to...GIGABYTE's unique features, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
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... 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) - 7 - 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...
... 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) - 7 - 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...
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...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...audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to...cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 14 -
...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...audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to...cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 14 -
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... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion ...card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. ...
... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion ...card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. ...
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...Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the ...
...Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the ...
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...; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually...
...; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 64 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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... up your hard drive, make sure to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. If you wish to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2...
... up your hard drive, make sure to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. If you wish to check disk allocation. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ... your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool.
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ... your data with data sharing enabled Enables data sharing Disables data sharing Accesses the shared data folder Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Enable Incoming Folder ... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to launch the Q-Share tool.
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...not yet initialized, will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is automatically provided. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Double- Set Your TPM Password A password is cleared. You can access...see how to install it al- Set up the PSD.) 2. Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set up a Personal Secure Drive (PSD). Specify...the TPM unable to be sure to clear the TPM chip. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption...
...not yet initialized, will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is automatically provided. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Double- Set Your TPM Password A password is cleared. You can access...see how to install it al- Set up the PSD.) 2. Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set up a Personal Secure Drive (PSD). Specify...the TPM unable to be sure to clear the TPM chip. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption...
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... (For more details, refer 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto ...the array. ) 1. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array...
... (For more details, refer 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. To manually set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto ...the array. ) 1. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array...
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... drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives... 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 connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to create RAID array...
... drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives... 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 connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to create RAID array...
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... P55, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver...
... P55, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver...
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...32-bit) or \iMSM\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver (Figure 4). Figure 4 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your ...system.) For the Intel P55: Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\iMSM\32Bit For Windows Vista...
...32-bit) or \iMSM\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver (Figure 4). Figure 4 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your ...system.) For the Intel P55: Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\iMSM\32Bit For Windows Vista...
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For the GIGABYTE SATA2: Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to load the driver. When a screen similar to that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 9). ...Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 8). Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save...
For the GIGABYTE SATA2: Step 1: Restart your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to load the driver. When a screen similar to that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 9). ...Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 8). Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save...
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Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 5: When the message "The rebuild was completed successfully," appears, click OK to proceed. Step 1: On the View menu of the Intel Matrix Storage ...
Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Step 5: When the message "The rebuild was completed successfully," appears, click OK to proceed. Step 1: On the View menu of the Intel Matrix Storage ...
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• Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 3: Select a drive to be rebuilt in the tool bar.) Step 2: When the Rebuilding RAID ... progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Appendix - 110 - Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to rebuild the array and click Next. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from the motherboard driver disk. Step 4: Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding process. Select Rebuild Raid. (Or click...
• Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 3: Select a drive to be rebuilt in the tool bar.) Step 2: When the Rebuilding RAID ... progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Appendix - 110 - Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to rebuild the array and click Next. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from the motherboard driver disk. Step 4: Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding process. Select Rebuild Raid. (Or click...
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...to the Mic in and out) to be present on next page) - 111 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 113. For example, users can listen to -analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling...speaker out. (Please refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio...
...to the Mic in and out) to be present on next page) - 111 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 113. For example, users can listen to -analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling...speaker out. (Please refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio...
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... BIOS Setup program. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after about one minute. eral > System). For...changes. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Appendix 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup...
... BIOS Setup program. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after about one minute. eral > System). For...changes. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Appendix 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup...