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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...
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...
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j Only for H55 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 RTL8111D Switch x1 x1 Gen 1 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI ...x1 (PCIEX1_2) 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 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
j Only for H55 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 RTL8111D Switch x1 x1 Gen 1 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI ...x1 (PCIEX1_2) 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 PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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... 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 (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE...
... 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 (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE...
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...; 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 be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI...
...; 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 be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may... latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may... latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
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...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the ...orientation of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard....
...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the ...orientation of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard....
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... BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up 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...
... BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up 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...
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... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D4 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore... Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) 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...
... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D4 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore... Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) 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...
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...frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV....the CPU and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - the second is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows...
...frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV....the CPU and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - the second is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows...
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...Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets ...or Profile2, this item will display as 1.5V. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile ...
...Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set the system memory multiplier. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets ...or Profile2, this item will display as 1.5V. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile ...
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... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage 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 D4 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage 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 D4 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: 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...
...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: 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...
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... BIOS POST. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system....are : Auto (default), Large. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Options are used, set this item to ...
... BIOS POST. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the system....are : Auto (default), Large. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Options are used, set this item to ...
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... S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy...
... S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy...
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to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; The ad- If the system BIOS is present only if you ... graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_X1 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item...
to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; The ad- If the system BIOS is present only if you ... graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_X1 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item...
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... again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Press on this function, you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. select 64-bit mode when you need...
... again without entering the password to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Press on this function, you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. select 64-bit mode when you need...
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... quickly compress and back up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... quickly compress and back up a hard drive than to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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...values, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes ...slot to click Set for Quick Boost. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Before you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The...
...values, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes ...slot to click Set for Quick Boost. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Before you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The...