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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 LAN Gen 2 RJ45 ... 2 USB 3.0 x1 x4j/X1k Switchj NEC PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS Intel® P55/H55 6 SATA 3Gb/s x1 14 USB 2.0/1.1j (Note) 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 12 USB 2.0/1.1k (Note) PCI Bus LPC Bus Floppy CODEC IT8720 COM Port ... 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - j Only for H55 Chipset. k Only for P55 Chipset.
GA-P55-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI Express Bus x16 LAN Gen 2 RJ45 ... 2 USB 3.0 x1 x4j/X1k Switchj NEC PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS Intel® P55/H55 6 SATA 3Gb/s x1 14 USB 2.0/1.1j (Note) 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 12 USB 2.0/1.1k (Note) PCI Bus LPC Bus Floppy CODEC IT8720 COM Port ... 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. - 8 - j Only for H55 Chipset. k Only for P55 Chipset.
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.... • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when...
.... • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when...
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...; Core™ i7 series processor/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/H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
...; Core™ i7 series processor/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/H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
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...Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w ... (Note 5) (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j - k Only for P55 Chipset. USB Chipset: -
...Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w ... (Note 5) (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j - k Only for P55 Chipset. USB Chipset: -
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... Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size ... when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 ...
... Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size ... when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 ...
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...bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet ...the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment...
...bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet ...the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment...
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... socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the ...and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to lightly replace the load plate. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your finger. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly install the...
... socket cover when the CPU is not installed.) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the ...and away from the power outlet to prevent damage to lightly replace the load plate. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your finger. When replacing the load plate, make sure to correctly install the...
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... of thermal grease on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed 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,... installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Push down each push pin. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin ...
... of thermal grease on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed 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,... installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Push down each push pin. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin ...
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...used . (Go to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two ... Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only one direction. It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
...used . (Go to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two ... Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only one direction. It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
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... power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that ... 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by the CPU manufacturer when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Before connecting the power connector...
... power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that ... 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by the CPU manufacturer when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Before connecting the power connector...
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...the black connector wire is recom- The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +...Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation 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 two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN)....
...the black connector wire is recom- The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +...Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation 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 two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN)....
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20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 31 - Hardware Installation To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.
20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 31 - Hardware Installation To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.
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... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
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... stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features 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...system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
... stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features 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...system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
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...Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [22X] 2.93GHz (133x22) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.8GHz 18x 2400MHz [Disabled] 133 [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 ...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-...
...Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [22X] 2.93GHz (133x22) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.8GHz 18x 2400MHz [Disabled] 133 [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 ...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-...
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...only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. This feature only works for the installed CPU. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,... please visit Intel's website. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All] [Enabled]...
...only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. This feature only works for the installed CPU. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,... please visit Intel's website. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All] [Enabled]...
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... please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to emit PROCHOT signals. abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. The C3/C6/C7 state is occurring,...state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Only allows the CPU to decrease average power consumption and heat production. BIOS Setup Enabled will be configurable....
... please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to emit PROCHOT signals. abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. The C3/C6/C7 state is occurring,...state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Only allows the CPU to decrease average power consumption and heat production. BIOS Setup Enabled will be configurable....
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... 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables this feature. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1... Uses Profile 1 settings. The adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and Chipset clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 150 MHz. PCI ...
... 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables this feature. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1... Uses Profile 1 settings. The adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and Chipset clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 150 MHz. PCI ...
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... 60 x tRTP 5 x tFAW 16 x Command Rate (CMD) 1 >>>>> Channel A Misc Timing Control x B2B CAS Delay - Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~6.
... 60 x tRTP 5 x tFAW 16 x Command Rate (CMD) 1 >>>>> Channel A Misc Timing Control x B2B CAS Delay - Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~6.