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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55M-UD4 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 Setup of...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55M-UD4 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 Setup of...
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... CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 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 DMI...
... CLK or (100 MHz) LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 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 DMI...
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... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 ALC889A 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 ALC889A 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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... if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU ... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: ...
... if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU ... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: ...
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... have a foolproof design. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. If you begin to install it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...
... have a foolproof design. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. If you begin to install it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...
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... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not...2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not...2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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...
... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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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... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D3 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 37 - For...
... [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D3 133.27 MHz 2265.57 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. BIOS Setup If this feature. - 37 - For...
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... MHz to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set the system memory multiplier. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system fails to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item ...19% depending on CPU loading. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of 5 preset states. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for...
... MHz to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set the system memory multiplier. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system fails to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item ...19% depending on CPU loading. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of 5 preset states. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for...
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...Setup >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the... Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. 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 ...
...Setup >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the... Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. 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 ...
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... (default), 1~6. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or 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. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as... 1.5V. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP memory. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to operate at three different performance ...
... (default), 1~6. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or 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. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as... 1.5V. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP memory. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to operate at three different performance ...
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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 D3 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 D3 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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...system will stop for any error. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5",...) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA ...
...system will stop for any error. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5",...) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA ...
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... Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the operating system and to HDD...
... Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for entering the operating system and to HDD...
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...display. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. PEG3 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on...the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the ...
...display. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. PEG3 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on...the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the ...
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...-Off The system stays off upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at least 1A on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set the date...
...-Off The system stays off upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at least 1A on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set the date...
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... to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to boot...
... to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to boot...