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...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to ... the steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive...
...Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to ... the steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive...
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GA-P55-USB3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55SB3L-1001R
GA-P55-USB3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55SB3L-1001R
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... 4-6 Smart 6™...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio... 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 112 5-3 Troubleshooting 113 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 113 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 114 5-3 Regulatory Statements 116 j Only for P55 chipset. - 5 -
... 4-6 Smart 6™...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 5-2 Configuring Audio... 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 112 5-3 Troubleshooting 113 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 113 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 114 5-3 Regulatory Statements 116 j Only for P55 chipset. - 5 -
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... ATX_12V GA-P55-USB3L PHASE LED LGA1156 PWR_FAN R_USB ATX USB30_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO NEC D720200F1 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) CPU_FAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 RTL8111D CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN2 BAT Intel® P55/H55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4_X1 F_USB3j F_USB1 F_USB2 GSATA2_6 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE...
... ATX_12V GA-P55-USB3L PHASE LED LGA1156 PWR_FAN R_USB ATX USB30_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO NEC D720200F1 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) CPU_FAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 RTL8111D CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SYS_FAN2 BAT Intel® P55/H55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4_X1 F_USB3j F_USB1 F_USB2 GSATA2_6 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE...
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j Only for H55 chipset. k Only for P55 chipset. GA-P55-USB3L 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 ... x1 (PCIEX1_1) 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 2 USB 3.0 NEC D720200F1 Intel® P55/H55 x4j/X1k x1 Switchj PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s x1 14 USB 2.0/1.1j (Note) GIGABYTE SATA2 12 USB 2.0/1.1k (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC...
j Only for H55 chipset. k Only for P55 chipset. GA-P55-USB3L 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 ... x1 (PCIEX1_1) 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 2 USB 3.0 NEC D720200F1 Intel® P55/H55 x4j/X1k x1 Switchj PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s x1 14 USB 2.0/1.1j (Note) GIGABYTE SATA2 12 USB 2.0/1.1k (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC...
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... 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor /Intel® Core™ i3 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 ...
... 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor /Intel® Core™ i3 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 ...
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... the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU...
... the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the CPU...
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...: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Hardware Installation 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard...
...: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Hardware Installation 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 27 - Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard...
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...Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. This feature only works for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU 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. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether ...
...Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. This feature only works for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU 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. All Enables all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether ...
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.... (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption... or disables the control of CPU base clock. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. QPI Link Speed Displays the...
.... (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption... or disables the control of CPU base clock. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to emit PROCHOT signals. QPI Link Speed Displays the...
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... DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. - 43 - DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Vcore The default is Auto. 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. BIOS Setup...
... DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. - 43 - DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Vcore The default is Auto. 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. BIOS Setup...
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For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [..., Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [..., Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
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... of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - Press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for...
... of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - Press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for...
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...of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the ... slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 48 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID...
...of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the ... slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup - 48 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID...
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... an interface specification that do not support Native mode. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. When set to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode...
... an interface specification that do not support Native mode. BIOS Setup For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. When set to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode...
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...) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is set the PCIe speed of wires will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is connected or not. If no...
...) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is set the PCIe speed of wires will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is connected or not. If no...
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... Enabled. BIOS Setup PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-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. - 55 - Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan...
... Enabled. BIOS Setup PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-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. - 55 - Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan...
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...to Enabled to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. j Only for P55 chipset. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. B.... manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added.
...to Enabled to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. j Only for P55 chipset. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. B.... manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0 array. 2. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to the biggest drive in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added.
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...than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two ...power supply to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Configure SATA controller mode ...
...than one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two ...power supply to available SATA port on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. C. Configure SATA controller mode ...
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... Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter... Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 81 - Appendix Press + to enter Configuration Utility.. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). All Rights Reserved. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press ....
... Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Press to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter... Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 81 - Appendix Press + to enter Configuration Utility.. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Reset Disks to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). All Rights Reserved. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press ....