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GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU3P-1002R
GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU3P-1002R
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Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009
Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Function 123 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone 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 -
... Function 123 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone 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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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject ...
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... Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX R_USB USB30_LAN NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO JMB362 GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R PCIEX1_1 (Note 1) SYS_FAN1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCI1 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX4 TPM ICj... GSATA3_7 Intel® P55 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 PCI2 IDE IT8720 IT8213 PCI3 LPT COMA CLR_CMOS FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. - 7 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. (Note 2) This feature...
... Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX R_USB USB30_LAN NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO JMB362 GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R PCIEX1_1 (Note 1) SYS_FAN1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCI1 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX4 TPM ICj... GSATA3_7 Intel® P55 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 PCI2 IDE IT8720 IT8213 PCI3 LPT COMA CLR_CMOS FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. - 7 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. (Note 2) This feature...
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...) 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 -
...) 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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... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support 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, the actual memory size displayed...
... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support 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, the actual memory size displayed...
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... shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD3P D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ... CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 -
... shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD3P D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ... CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 -
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... Defaults Fail-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 can also carry out this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings...
... Defaults Fail-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 can also carry out this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings...
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... Setup - 58 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
... Setup - 58 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD3P. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
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... & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 59 - User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to...
... & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 59 - User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to...
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This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - Press or to return to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS ...
This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - Press or to return to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS ...
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... Enables or disables the security chip. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 61 - It is recommended that you use this function with the Supervisor/ User password. BIOS Setup Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the...
... Enables or disables the security chip. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 61 - It is recommended that you use this function with the Supervisor/ User password. BIOS Setup Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the...
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4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Before installing Smart TPM, follow the steps below in the system ... Platform Settings Tool to configure advanced settings. (You have to at the bottom of the left pane of Smart TPM to Enabled/Activate. GIGABYTE is not liable for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 - Be sure to create a portable user key using Smart TPM: 1. Selecting the Enable Backup to clear the TPM chip. You can change...
4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Before installing Smart TPM, follow the steps below in the system ... Platform Settings Tool to configure advanced settings. (You have to at the bottom of the left pane of Smart TPM to Enabled/Activate. GIGABYTE is not liable for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 - Be sure to create a portable user key using Smart TPM: 1. Selecting the Enable Backup to clear the TPM chip. You can change...