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... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, make ...Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows...
... exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, make ...Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Before installing the operating system, you 'll not be recognized during the Windows...
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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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... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation...are legally registered to assist in this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the...
... download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation...are legally registered to assist in this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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 change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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..., 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_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 -
..., 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_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 -
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...for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. • ...
...for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. • ...
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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... 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 by motherboard model.
... 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... 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 by motherboard model.
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... incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet...• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware...
... incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet...• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware...
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....) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is properly inserted, use one corner of the CPU socket...
....) Step 3: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is properly inserted, use one corner of the CPU socket...
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... may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface...the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU. Hardware Installation Use extreme...
... may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface...the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to the CPU. Hardware Installation Use extreme...
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...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ... DDR3 memory module is installed, it in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and...
...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is recommended to install it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. ... DDR3 memory module is installed, it in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining...
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... the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does...
... the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does...
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.... Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Refer to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out...
.... Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Refer to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power connector, the power supply can supply ...a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If a power supply is used that can lead to all devices are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX...
Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power connector, the power supply can supply ...a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If a power supply is used that can lead to all devices are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX...
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... fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recom- The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive,... be installed inside the chassis. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...
... fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recom- The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Before connecting a floppy disk drive,... be installed inside the chassis. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...
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... connectors on each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." ... to the instructions on both of a single plug. Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio ...
... connectors on each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." ... to the instructions on both of a single plug. Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio ...