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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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ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the ...
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the ...
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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 the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment...the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating...
... if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment...the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating...
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... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - If...
... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - If...
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...on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in ... in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 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 outlet to prevent damage to correctly ...
...on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in ... in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 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 outlet to prevent damage to correctly ...
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...erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 ...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. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can...
...erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 ...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. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can...
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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) C.I.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express...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...
... 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) C.I.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express...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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...Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. ..., when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to adjust the amplitude ...
...Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. ..., when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to adjust the amplitude ...
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Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. 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 Voltage Profile QPI Voltage x Channel Interleaving 6 x Rank Interleaving 4 >>>>> Channel A } Channel...
Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. 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 Voltage Profile QPI Voltage x Channel Interleaving 6 x Rank Interleaving 4 >>>>> Channel A } Channel...
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Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Rank Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. x Round Trip Latency 36...data on the CPU being used. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup - 42 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are: Auto...
Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Rank Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. x Round Trip Latency 36...data on the CPU being used. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup - 42 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are: Auto...
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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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...keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 6 Master/Slave, 7 Master, 9 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the ...parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number ...
...keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 6 Master/Slave, 7 Master, 9 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the ...parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number ...
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... to select a device and press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
... to select a device and press to deliver greater efficiency for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
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...card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup justable range is 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. If the system BIOS is present only if you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. to 3 (Note) Allows...
...card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup justable range is 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. If the system BIOS is present only if you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. to 3 (Note) Allows...
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... effective. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...
... effective. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...
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... hard drive on 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 not supported. •...
... hard drive on 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 not supported. •...