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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 the ...
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 ...
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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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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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 to...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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 to...
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...limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard 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 ... 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 -
...limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard 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 ... 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 -
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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 ... previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings 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 ... previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings 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. j Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and...
... 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. j Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and...
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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.
... 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.
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... Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 59 - BIOS Setup j Only for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you wish to 8 characters...
... Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 59 - BIOS Setup j Only for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you wish to 8 characters...
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... & Exit Setup Abandon all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
... & Exit Setup Abandon all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
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... is recommended that you use this function with the Supervisor/ User password. Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the Security Platform. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 61 - 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Security...
... is recommended that you use this function with the Supervisor/ User password. Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the Security Platform. j Only for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 61 - 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Security Chip Configuration Security Chip [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Security...
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... Secure Drive (PSD). Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Instructions for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 - Doubleclick the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon and select Initialization Wizard to complete the settings. Set up the... Install New Utilities menu. It's recommended that you use Smart TPM interface allows users to be saved. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Click the Install button on which ...
... Secure Drive (PSD). Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Instructions for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 - Doubleclick the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon and select Initialization Wizard to complete the settings. Set up the... Install New Utilities menu. It's recommended that you use Smart TPM interface allows users to be saved. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Click the Install button on which ...