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... 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 (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
... 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 (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
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...Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive j Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (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...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 ...
...Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive j Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (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...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 ...
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... - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond...
... - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the surface of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond...
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..., speed, and chips be sure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory 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 Modules..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
..., speed, and chips be sure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory 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 Modules..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recom- The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended that a system fan be sure to prevent your... CPU and system from overheating. The types of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For purchasing the optional floppy disk...
...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is recom- The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended that a system fan be sure to prevent your... CPU and system from overheating. The types of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For purchasing the optional floppy disk...
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... with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I.T. Current Status This screen...) 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 [Auto]...
... with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I.T. Current Status This screen...) 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 [Auto]...
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... feature only works for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 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...
... feature only works for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 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...
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... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set - ting....this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, ...
... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to emit PROCHOT signals. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to set - ting....this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, ...
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... system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. The adjustable range is...
... system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. The adjustable range is...
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...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
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Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup - 48 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is ...
Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup - 48 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is ...
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... determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. Set...
... determine whether to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. Set...
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...(Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.... For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . When set to operate in the Intel P55 Chipset....
...(Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.... For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . When set to operate in the Intel P55 Chipset....
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...tune their system-related information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users... allows you to be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to load ...
...tune their system-related information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users... allows you to be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to enable support for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to load ...
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..."Save & Exit Setup" to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the... system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Yes ...
..."Save & Exit Setup" to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the... system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Yes ...