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... processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
... processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
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...Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart TPM j Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive Support for Q-Share Norton 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... to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ ...
...Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart TPM j Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive Support for Q-Share Norton 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... to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ ...
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... Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install it is recommended...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install them in the...memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only ...
... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install it is recommended...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install them in the...memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only ...
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...is typically designated by a stripe of different color. The types of the cable is the ground wire). The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 SYS_FAN2 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/...Installation For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers...
...is typically designated by a stripe of different color. The types of the cable is the ground wire). The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 SYS_FAN2 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/...Installation For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers...
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...overall system configurations. If this feature. - 37 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } ... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
...overall system configurations. If this feature. - 37 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } ... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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... technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost...the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. For more information about Intel...
... technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost...the clock ratio for operating systems that supports this function. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. For more information about Intel...
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...C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's...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 overheating protection function. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine ...
...C7 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this feature. Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's...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 overheating protection function. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine ...
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... by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) ...Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based ...
... by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) ...Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based ...
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...memory multiplier. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to...that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock.
...memory multiplier. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to...that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock.
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...provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup ...; Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu ...
...provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup ...; Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu ...
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... a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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...on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first ...Express graphics card. BIOS Setup justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled...
...on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first ...Express graphics card. BIOS Setup justable range is corrupted, it will be recovered from this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled...
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... thresholds you to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability...
... thresholds you to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability...
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... or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is the CPU cooler running? The problem is working properly. Turn off the computer. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Press to save...or cable might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time...
... or keyboard connector might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. The problem is the CPU cooler running? The problem is working properly. Turn off the computer. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Press to save...or cable might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time...