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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 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-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 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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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 x16 PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 ...) 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 -
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 x16 PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 ...) 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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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... 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's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High...
... 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's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High...
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...® 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI...
...® 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI...
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... if oriented incorrectly. (Or 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. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot... latest CPU 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. Hardware Installation
... if oriented incorrectly. (Or 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. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot... latest CPU 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. Hardware Installation
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... guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - The four DDR3...
... guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - The four DDR3...
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...Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory module. Hardware Installation DDR3 and... each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the socket. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the...
...Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory module. Hardware Installation DDR3 and... each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the socket. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the...
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...Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power...confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function 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 ...
...Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power...confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function 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 ...
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...Tweaker(M.I.T.) 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 D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
...Tweaker(M.I.T.) 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 D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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... Uses Profile 1 settings. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is automatically adjusted according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on... recommended that is enabled. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking...
... Uses Profile 1 settings. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is automatically adjusted according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on... recommended that is enabled. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking...
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...are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are : 0ps~750ps.... (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR...
...are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are : 0ps~750ps.... (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR...
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... (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Profile QPI ...
... (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Profile QPI ...
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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 D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 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 D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level 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 Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
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.../Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Sector Number of extended... this channel. The following fields display your system. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you to the information on this item to autodetect the parameters of...
.../Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Sector Number of extended... this channel. The following fields display your system. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you to the information on this item to autodetect the parameters of...
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... boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the waiting time for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to accept. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
... boot function to speed up the system boot-up process to shorten the waiting time for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to accept. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
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...the system boots up. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to limit ...image file to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image ...
...the system boots up. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to limit ...image file to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this image ...
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... when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you install 64-bit Windows Vista. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password...
... when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you install 64-bit Windows Vista. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password...
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...