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...-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this : "REV: X.X." For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision...
...-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this : "REV: X.X." For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision...
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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... Connectors 21 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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status 55 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 57 2-10 Load Optimized ...
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... Connectors 21 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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status 55 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 57 2-10 Load Optimized ...
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...Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the ......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
...Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the ......79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) j 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
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BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support ...OEM version) 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 displayed will...
BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support ...OEM version) 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 displayed will...
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.... Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-6 Back...system that supports digital coaxial audio. Hardware Installation USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring j Only for P55 Chipset. • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
.... Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-6 Back...system that supports digital coaxial audio. Hardware Installation USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring j Only for P55 Chipset. • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
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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 ... motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features.
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 ... motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features.
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... or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: D4) 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 PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
... or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: D4) 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 PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
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...(to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that 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 ...
...(to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that 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 ...
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If this feature. - 37 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS .../parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile ...
If this feature. - 37 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS .../parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile ...
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...Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Allows you to alter the clock ratio ... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This...
...Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Allows you to alter the clock ratio ... CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. This...
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... to decrease power consumption. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the...Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Enabled will be configurable. When en- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Uncore Clock ...
... to decrease power consumption. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the...Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Enabled will be configurable. When en- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to be reduced during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Uncore Clock ...
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... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to 600 MHz. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Disabled Disables this feature. the second is the memory frequency that is from 90 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows...
... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to 600 MHz. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Disabled Disables this feature. the second is the memory frequency that is from 90 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows...
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... Multiplier settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. - 41 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
... Multiplier settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this feature. - 41 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
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Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control B2B CAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~10 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~...
Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control B2B CAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~10 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award... frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 45 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award... frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup
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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Thu, Dec 3 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Thu, Dec 3 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level } IDE Channel 0 Master } IDE Channel 0 Slave } ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, ... LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS...
... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, ... LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS...
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...Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that ...it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on...
...Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that ...it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on...
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When set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note) On H55 Chipset motherboards, this option to Disabled if you wish ...install operating systems that cannot be shared with other device. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to operate in the Intel P55 Chipset. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. j AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default...
When set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) j Only for P55 Chipset. (Note) On H55 Chipset motherboards, this option to Disabled if you wish ...install operating systems that cannot be shared with other device. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to operate in the Intel P55 Chipset. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to AHCI mode. j AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default...
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... Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Turbo USB3.0 (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) (Note) Determines whether to set the PCIe speed of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m (Note) On H55 Chipset motherboards, this item to detect the status of the attached...
... Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Turbo USB3.0 (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) (Note) Determines whether to set the PCIe speed of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m (Note) On H55 Chipset motherboards, this item to detect the status of the attached...
