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...all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only... array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. 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 ...
...all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only... array: Click Auto to automatically and quickly set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. 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 ...
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Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Other Features...21 - 2 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Advanced Mode...8 4.
Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Other Features...21 - 2 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Advanced Mode...8 4.
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...back up the encrypted files first. It's recommended that you use the TPM functionality, first enter the system BIOS Setup to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear Security Chip... After completing the settings, press to activate the TPM chip. Be sure to Enabled/Activate. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. Installing the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility 3. To activate the TPM chip, set the User Password in sequence:...
...back up the encrypted files first. It's recommended that you use the TPM functionality, first enter the system BIOS Setup to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip Clear Security Chip... After completing the settings, press to activate the TPM chip. Be sure to Enabled/Activate. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. Installing the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility 3. To activate the TPM chip, set the User Password in sequence:...
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... icon and select Initialization Wizard to your Personal Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. - 5 - With...
... icon and select Initialization Wizard to your Personal Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as the Smart TPM user key. - 5 - With...
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... passwords and their usage, please refer to drive drop-down list for small drive sizes. To specify the drive label, enter the label in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of my...
... passwords and their usage, please refer to drive drop-down list for small drive sizes. To specify the drive label, enter the label in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of my...
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...Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to that you want to search for the USB flash drive(s) that you plug in the system BIOS. Then select the cell phone that on your cell phone for pairing with your phone. Upon completing the steps above, click OK to... BIOS check box will appear. Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Enter a passkey (8~16 digits recommended) in the BIOS, the latter will be used for pairing. Selecting the Enable Backup to begin the initialization of...
...Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to that you want to search for the USB flash drive(s) that you plug in the system BIOS. Then select the cell phone that on your cell phone for pairing with your phone. Upon completing the steps above, click OK to... BIOS check box will appear. Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Enter a passkey (8~16 digits recommended) in the BIOS, the latter will be used for pairing. Selecting the Enable Backup to begin the initialization of...
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...configurations. Users can access data. • After creating the password(s) and key(s) associated with an easy-to-use as a result of hardware damage. 4.1. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as the portable user key. (If the screen doesn't display the USB flash drive inserted, click Refresh... of the password(s) or the key(s) will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the BIOS, the latter will overwrite the former. - 18 - Step 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to launch the Smart TPM utility. Configuring the Smart...
...configurations. Users can access data. • After creating the password(s) and key(s) associated with an easy-to-use as a result of hardware damage. 4.1. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as the portable user key. (If the screen doesn't display the USB flash drive inserted, click Refresh... of the password(s) or the key(s) will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the BIOS, the latter will overwrite the former. - 18 - Step 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to launch the Smart TPM utility. Configuring the Smart...
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... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to confirm, click Yes. To be able to enter the password again, go to the "Security Chip...
... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to confirm, click Yes. To be able to enter the password again, go to the "Security Chip...
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... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to ... be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV:...means without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information... are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of the product,...
... For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to ... be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV:...means without prior notice. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information... are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of the product,...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 ...
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3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™...78 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 5 -
3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 75 4-5 Q-Share...77 4-6 Smart 6™...78 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 5 -
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...) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 3 PCI ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
...) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 3 PCI ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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... w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
... w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
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... and capacity of the memory. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended to install the memory:...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. 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 install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for...
... and capacity of the memory. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended to install the memory:...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. 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 install it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for...
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot...Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot...Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of...
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... battery: 1. G.QBOFM Pin No. If more than two hard drives are to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery...
... battery: 1. G.QBOFM Pin No. If more than two hard drives are to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery...
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... power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the... a problem is in different patterns to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the reset switch on the ...
... power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the... a problem is in different patterns to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the reset switch on the ...
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... computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To clear the ...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can...
... computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To clear the ...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can...
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... to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows... the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup Its major functions ...
... to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows... the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup Its major functions ...
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... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter...
... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter...
