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...the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without... to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install...
...the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without... to automatically and quickly set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install...
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... features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV...: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
... features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV...: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:...
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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 ... 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 ... 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 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 ...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...
...w 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 ...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...
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... Two Modules - - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity...
... Two Modules - - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity...
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...Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure...
...Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure...
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... L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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... Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. You...; SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on ...
... Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. You...; SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on ...
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... port via an optional COM port cable. Hardware Installation - 30 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your...10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
... port via an optional COM port cable. Hardware Installation - 30 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your...10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
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...values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "...introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you can press + in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system...
...values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "...introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you can press + in the CMOS on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 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 accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. ...
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 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 accept. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. ...
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...a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is in this chapter are for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 - Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ... Help block on the screen. j Only for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. BIOS Setup 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...
...a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is in this chapter are for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 35 - Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ... Help block on the screen. j Only for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. BIOS Setup 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...
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...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC ... 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.
...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC ... 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.
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... 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... 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 .T. BIOS Setup
... 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... 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 .T. BIOS Setup
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... Enables all CPU cores. Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State ... the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Clock ...
... Enables all CPU cores. Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. This feature only works for the installed CPU. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State ... the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Clock ...
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...Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the QPI clock ratio. QPI Link Speed ...Ratio value. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
...Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set the QPI clock ratio. QPI Link Speed ...Ratio value. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
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... range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on XMP memory module(s) to ...1200 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 40 - C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 15%...
... range is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on XMP memory module(s) to ...1200 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 40 - C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 15%...
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...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default... of the memory being used; CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level.
...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default... of the memory being used; CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level.