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.../XP. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to... the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of...
.../XP. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to... the biggest drive in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of...
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... assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard... of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
... assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard... of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55M-UD2 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 ...1-5 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 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55M-UD2 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 ...1-5 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 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 2-9...
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...64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 ...Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
...64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 ...Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 PCI Express Bus DMI Interface PCI Express Bus x4 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE SATA2 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 Intel® P55 CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports LPC IT8720 Bus Floppy COM PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 PCI Express Bus DMI Interface PCI Express Bus x4 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 GIGABYTE SATA2 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 Intel® P55 CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports LPC IT8720 Bus Floppy COM PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... Features w w w w 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 5) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver...
... Features w w w w 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 5) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver...
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... design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to... following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to... following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to...
... the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to...
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...configuring a RAID array. Turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be lost. Gently remove the battery ..."Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. 8) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by your- Refer 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...
...configuring a RAID array. Turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 25 - The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be lost. Gently remove the battery ..."Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. 8) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by your- Refer 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...
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... front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 speaker on the chassis...on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity ...
... front panel. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 speaker on the chassis...on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity ...
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...defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR-...- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 30 - 17) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM ...
...defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR-...- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 30 - 17) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM ...
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...not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. When the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest 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 quickly ...and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on ....
...not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. When the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest 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 quickly ...and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on ....
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... allows you do not respond YES or NO in Boot Menu. The system will display a message during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55M-UD2 D8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/16/2009-P55-7A89RG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA... is set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. For more information, refer to...
... allows you do not respond YES or NO in Boot Menu. The system will display a message during the POST. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55M-UD2 D8 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/16/2009-P55-7A89RG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA... is set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. For more information, refer to...
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...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: 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: Exit the... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show ...
...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: 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: Exit the... BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show ...
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...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before,... without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-...
...61550; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before,... without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-...
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Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a ... 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature...
Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a ... 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature...
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... 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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is installed. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3... core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - This feature only works for the installed CPU.
... 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. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is installed. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3... core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - This feature only works for the installed CPU.
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...configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...speed. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Virtualization enhanced by the Uncore Clock Ratio value. (Note) This item is overheated. BIOS Setup Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to...
...configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...speed. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Virtualization enhanced by the Uncore Clock Ratio value. (Note) This item is overheated. BIOS Setup Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to...
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...values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent ...according to maximize system performance. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that is from 90 MHz to 1200 MHz. BIOS Setup - 40 - C.I .A.2) is enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Note: If your ...
...values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent ...according to maximize system performance. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that is from 90 MHz to 1200 MHz. BIOS Setup - 40 - C.I .A.2) is enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Note: If your ...
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...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....function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of ...
...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....function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of ...