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The box contents are for reference only. 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 ... reference only and the actual items shall depend 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...
The box contents are for reference only. 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 ... reference only and the actual items shall depend 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...
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... (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...
... (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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...1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Back Panel w 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port Connectors w 1 x coaxial 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...
...1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Back Panel w 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port Connectors w 1 x coaxial 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...
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... an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the...When removing the cable connected to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate ...
... an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the...When removing the cable connected to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate ...
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... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the...
... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the...
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... 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 make changes. Save & Exit Setup ...Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. The Functions ...
... 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 make changes. Save & Exit Setup ...Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. The Functions ...
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... synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
... synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
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...AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be used in MS-DOS. ...the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that support Native mode. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will...
...AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be used in MS-DOS. ...the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 chipset or configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that support Native mode. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will...
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... install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click ... select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 63 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install"...
... install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click ... select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 63 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install"...
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... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
... data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are different utilities. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup...
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...P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the ...
...P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the ...
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... process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you save... the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main menu of the...
... process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to access Q-Flash. 2. The following procedure assumes that you save... the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. In the main menu of the...
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...TPM User Password in the notification area. Set Your TPM Password A password is not liable for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Set up the TPM User Password, configure a Personal Secure Drive, and ...Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. lows you set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. You will be directed to back up a...Security Platform is cleared. Be sure to the Install New Utilities menu. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. ...
...TPM User Password in the notification area. Set Your TPM Password A password is not liable for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Set up the TPM User Password, configure a Personal Secure Drive, and ...Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. lows you set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. You will be directed to back up a...Security Platform is cleared. Be sure to the Install New Utilities menu. 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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... POST (Power-On Self-Test). 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 LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard...
... POST (Power-On Self-Test). 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 LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard...
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.../IDE Device is enabled. 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 LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl ... set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI. Then set this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller. The BIOS Setup menus described in your motherboard. 5-1-2 Configuring...
.../IDE Device is enabled. 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 LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl ... set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to IDE or AHCI. Then set this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller. The BIOS Setup menus described in your motherboard. 5-1-2 Configuring...
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... a startup disk that in MS-DOS and Windows mode. Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Figure 2 ...Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to a USB flash drive...
... a startup disk that in MS-DOS and Windows mode. Press after the command: • For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.* • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Figure 2 ...Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to a USB flash drive...
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... a screen similar to load the driver. Figure 4 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive 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 64-bit...
... a screen similar to load the driver. Figure 4 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the floppy disk/USB flash drive 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 64-bit...
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...the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Then use Method B to the 64Bit folder. 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 \GSATA\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or \GSATA\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure ...
...the driver files from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Then use Method B to the 64Bit folder. 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 \GSATA\32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or \GSATA\64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit). Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure ...