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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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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 Express x1 (PCIEX1_1) DMI... 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...
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 Express x1 (PCIEX1_1) DMI... 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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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •...
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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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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish 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 - ... 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. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish 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 - ... 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. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU...
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...memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory ...bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets.
...memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory ...bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets.
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...this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are ...
...this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are ...
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... & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu 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...
... & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu 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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... 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... [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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... frequency be set the CPU base clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the...adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz...
... frequency be set the CPU base clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the...adjustable range is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz...
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... the system operate at its basic performance level. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to operate at its best performance level. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. DRAM...
... the system operate at its basic performance level. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to operate at its best performance level. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. DRAM...
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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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...no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to CHS. The following fields display your system. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information ... are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. Halt On Allows you...
...no IDE/SATA devices are used, set to CHS. The following fields display your system. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information ... are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. Halt On Allows you...
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... Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list...
... Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list...
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... 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the system boots up... to limit CPUID maximum value. justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from this feature. Limit CPUID Max. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
... 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the system boots up... to limit CPUID maximum value. justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from this feature. Limit CPUID Max. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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.... (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become...
.... (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows 7/Vista operating system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will become...
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... can back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to restore...
... can back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to restore...
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... speed to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The HW Monitor tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their system-related...indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Available functions in damage to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The...
... speed to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The HW Monitor tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their system-related...indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Available functions in damage to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The...