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... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be reproduced..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information...
... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be reproduced..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for P55 Chipset. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® 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/...
... x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for P55 Chipset. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® 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/...
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...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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ...• Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation age of the...
...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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ...• Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation age of the...
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel ...Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended ...
It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel ...Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended ...
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...LEDs. 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 the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description ... audio system that supports digital optical audio. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19...
...LEDs. 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 the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description ... audio system that supports digital optical audio. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one parallel port via an optional USB bracket. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one parallel port via an optional USB bracket. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket...
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... Profile 2 settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. BIOS Setup - 40 - BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important: It is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module...
... Profile 2 settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. BIOS Setup - 40 - BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important: It is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module...
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tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 43 - BIOS Setup ...
tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 43 - BIOS Setup ...
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... Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features...
... Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features...
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...; Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system.... the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for ...
...; Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system.... the detection of memory installed on the hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for ...
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...configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 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 ...Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel P55/H55 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to be used in MS-...
...configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 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 ...Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below . Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel P55/H55 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to be used in MS-...
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... 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller; Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA... is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup - 52 - ...
... 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller; Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA... is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected Displays transmission speed. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup - 52 - ...
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... Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Select...
... Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. Select...
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... a 3-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the...
... a 3-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the...
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... Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in Windows environment. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. Unique Features - 72 - The Smart tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed... (or above) to enable support for your own sound file (.wav file). (Note) Due to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine...
... Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in Windows environment. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. Unique Features - 72 - The Smart tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed... (or above) to enable support for your own sound file (.wav file). (Note) Due to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine...
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the right or at the bottom of these dates. SMART DualBIOS SMART DualBIOS is reached, the...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the right or at the bottom of these dates. SMART DualBIOS SMART DualBIOS is reached, the...