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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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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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...'s manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
...'s manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) w Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888B codec High...
... DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) w Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888B codec High...
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... Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (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 displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
... Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (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 displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
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...power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus ... CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage....
...power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus ... CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage....
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... DDR3_4 Two Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two...
... DDR3_4 Two Modules - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two...
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Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to...
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...; F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
...; F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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... Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
... Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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... stability varies, depending on your CPU. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on XMP memory module(s) to 1200 MHz. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU ...(C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables the use of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15...
... stability varies, depending on your CPU. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on XMP memory module(s) to 1200 MHz. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU ...(C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables the use of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15...
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... Disables this feature. - 41 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive... settings. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage...
... Disables this feature. - 41 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive... settings. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage...
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...Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Rank Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~4. ... Misc Timing Control x B2B CAS Delay - BIOS Setup - 42 - Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used.
...Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Rank Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~4. ... Misc Timing Control x B2B CAS Delay - BIOS Setup - 42 - Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used.
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...: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
...: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency 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 D8 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
...None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory Total Memory 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup - 48 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If .... All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Head Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to ...
...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup - 48 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If .... All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of heads. Head Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Drive A Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to ...
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... down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
... down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
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If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. For more information about Intel ... visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal POST message...
If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this item to Enabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for legacy operating system such as the system boots up. For more information about Intel ... visit Intel's website. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; Disabled displays normal POST message...
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... if the HPET Support is set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at least 1A on automatically. Memory The system returns to be effective. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at least 1A on this item and set to Enabled. (Default...
... if the HPET Support is set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at least 1A on automatically. Memory The system returns to be effective. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at least 1A on this item and set to Enabled. (Default...
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System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...
System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...