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...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access .... Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you...
...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID 0 array. 2. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access .... Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you...
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Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3.
Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4. Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3.
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...and the Smart TPM utility 3. Initializing the TPM chip 4. Go to clear the TPM chip. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the following screen will become inaccessible ... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: After completing the settings, press to Enabled/Activate. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. Be sure to activate the TPM chip. TPM Configuration Procedure To enable the TPM, follow the steps below in the...
...and the Smart TPM utility 3. Initializing the TPM chip 4. Go to clear the TPM chip. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the following screen will become inaccessible ... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: After completing the settings, press to Enabled/Activate. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. Be sure to activate the TPM chip. TPM Configuration Procedure To enable the TPM, follow the steps below in the...
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... select "Advanced mode." 3.1.1. Create Your Smart TPM Key Set your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your own password. To make further settings, please select "Advanced mode." • Smart TPM...
... select "Advanced mode." 3.1.1. Create Your Smart TPM Key Set your Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your own password. To make further settings, please select "Advanced mode." • Smart TPM...
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... will be changed after Smart TPM is 16 characters). Initialization Procedure of my PSD box. To specify the drive label, enter the label in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of the...
... will be changed after Smart TPM is 16 characters). Initialization Procedure of my PSD box. To specify the drive label, enter the label in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of the...
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... that on your PSD, and the Smart TPM user key(s). - 7 - You can select more than one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in the BIOS, the latter will store the encrypted TPM User Password in . Upon completing the steps above, click OK to search for the USB flash drive(s) that... you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key and a screen similar to that you plug in the system BIOS. Then select the USB flash drive that you want to search for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Create a USB...
... that on your PSD, and the Smart TPM user key(s). - 7 - You can select more than one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in the BIOS, the latter will store the encrypted TPM User Password in . Upon completing the steps above, click OK to search for the USB flash drive(s) that... you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key and a screen similar to that you plug in the system BIOS. Then select the USB flash drive that you want to search for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Create a USB...
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...or the key(s) will overwrite the former. - 18 - In addition, users can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. 4. Creating a USB Key Step 1: After initializing... the TPM chip and setting up . Loss of complicated configurations. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Step 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to ...
...or the key(s) will overwrite the former. - 18 - In addition, users can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to create a portable user key using a Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. 4. Creating a USB Key Step 1: After initializing... the TPM chip and setting up . Loss of complicated configurations. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Step 2: Click Configure Smart TPM Devices to ...
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... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key Step 1: To create a portable Bluetooth cell...
... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key Step 1: To create a portable Bluetooth cell...
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... read or 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For detailed...
... read or 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For detailed...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD5 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 ...1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status 59 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD5 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 ...1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status 59 ...
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... 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Smart TPM ...83 4-8 Auto...
... 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Smart TPM ...83 4-8 Auto...
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... 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 JMicron x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM(Note) PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
... 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 JMicron x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM(Note) PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
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... fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 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...
... fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 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...
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... to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that ... DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
... to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that ... DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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...cover from the slot. Align the card with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 -... down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back...
...cover from the slot. Align the card with your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 -... down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back...
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... 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. the yellow LEDs will light up under normal working conditions (green LED) MD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This... motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. CPU: CPU_LED Memory: DIMM_LED IDE: IDE_LED SATA: SA_LED PCIe x16/x8: PE_LED PCIe x4/x1: PE1_LED...
... 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. the yellow LEDs will light up under normal working conditions (green LED) MD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This... motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. CPU: CPU_LED Memory: DIMM_LED IDE: IDE_LED SATA: SA_LED PCIe x16/x8: PE_LED PCIe x4/x1: PE1_LED...
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... to factory defaults when needed. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 23 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To enable the Phase LED...and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • Always turn...
... to factory defaults when needed. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 23 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To enable the Phase LED...and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • Always turn...
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RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...
RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...
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... 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
... 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
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... values in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to clear... the CMOS values.) - 35 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...
... values in system's failure to boot. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to clear... the CMOS values.) - 35 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output ...