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... After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Without the driver, the hard drive may not...complex and time-consuming configurations. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. 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...
... After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Without the driver, the hard drive may not...complex and time-consuming configurations. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. 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...
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Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1.
Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1.
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...TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to Enabled/Activate. Configuring the system BIOS 2. Initializing the TPM chip 4. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in sequence: 1. It's recommended that you use the TPM functionality..., first enter the system BIOS Setup to activate the TPM chip. Be sure to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the following screen will become inaccessible after...
...TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to Enabled/Activate. Configuring the system BIOS 2. Initializing the TPM chip 4. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in sequence: 1. It's recommended that you use the TPM functionality..., first enter the system BIOS Setup to activate the TPM chip. Be sure to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the following screen will become inaccessible after...
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... Infineon Security Platform. 3.1. Create Your Smart TPM Key Set your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. 3. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your PSD will be able to access/close your PSD data when connecting to...
... Infineon Security Platform. 3.1. Create Your Smart TPM Key Set your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. 3. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your PSD will be able to access/close your PSD data when connecting to...
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... allocates some space. User Defined Password/Confirm User Password You can define your Personal Secure Drive and enter the Personal Secure Drive size 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 the...
... allocates some space. User Defined Password/Confirm User Password You can define your Personal Secure Drive and enter the Personal Secure Drive size 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 the...
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... TPM User Password in . Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone for the USB flash drive(s) that you plug in the system BIOS. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on your... one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in Passkey which will overwrite the former. 2. Enter a passkey (8~16 digits recommended) in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). Upon completing the steps above, click OK to search for pairing with your ...
... TPM User Password in . Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone for the USB flash drive(s) that you plug in the system BIOS. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on your... one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in Passkey which will overwrite the former. 2. Enter a passkey (8~16 digits recommended) in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). Upon completing the steps above, click OK to search for pairing with your ...
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... 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the BIOS, the latter will overwrite the former. - 18 - Users can access/close their ... encrypted via the TPM unable to store their PSD data by simply connecting to launch the Smart TPM utility. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as the portable user key. (If the screen doesn't display...key, so when they lost a key they still can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to be sure to store them in the notification area to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth...
... 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the BIOS, the latter will overwrite the former. - 18 - Users can access/close their ... encrypted via the TPM unable to store their PSD data by simply connecting to launch the Smart TPM utility. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as the portable user key. (If the screen doesn't display...key, so when they lost a key they still can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to be sure to store them in the notification area to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth...
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You are able to access/close your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. When prompted to confirm, click Yes. To be locked. Then the ...
You are able to access/close your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. When prompted to confirm, click Yes. To be locked. Then the ...
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... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order...
... on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order...
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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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... Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...- A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
... Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...- A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ...
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Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down ...
Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down ...
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... of explosion if the battery is turned off your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
... of explosion if the battery is turned off your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
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...1 19 HD+ HD- This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED on the... panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to...
...1 19 HD+ HD- This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED on the... panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer... CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 30 - 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via ...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer... CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 30 - 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via ...
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... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain... system features. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
... motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain... system features. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 show...
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 show...