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... Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard 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 ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen...
... Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard 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 ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen...
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... two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. System Requirements - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card...
... two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. System Requirements - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card...
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... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"��f�o�r��B�I�O�S��c��o�n�figurations). To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. The power button and reset button allow users...
... manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"��f�o�r��B�I�O�S��c��o�n�figurations). To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. The power button and reset button allow users...
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... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation - 26 - Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU, Chipset and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN3) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1/SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). A red power connector wire...
... connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Hardware Installation - 26 - Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU, Chipset and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN3) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1/SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). A red power connector wire...
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... hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup...
... hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-7A89UG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup...
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... 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 of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... 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 of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will become unavailable. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in your operating system. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt...
CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will become unavailable. Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in your operating system. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt...
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... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled...
... CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled...
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...Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.275V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.925V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM...
...Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.275V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.925V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM...
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... will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move...
... will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move...
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... settings of the SMART QuickBoot of your system to accept. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive...
... settings of the SMART QuickBoot of your system to accept. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive...
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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller USB3.0 Turbo eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode SATA3 Firmware Selection eSATA3 RAID Configuration [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard USB3.0 Controller USB3.0 Turbo eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode SATA3 Firmware Selection eSATA3 RAID Configuration [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... plug. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. Refer to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on a specified pair of the Marvell 88SE9128 chip. If a cable problem occurs on configuring a RAID array. - 51 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to the fault or short. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically update...
... plug. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. Refer to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on a specified pair of the Marvell 88SE9128 chip. If a cable problem occurs on configuring a RAID array. - 51 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to the fault or short. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically update...
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... state. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR...
... state. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type ACPI LED Control Soft-Off by PWR...
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... not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
... not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Unique Features B. The following procedure assumes that you sure to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use...
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... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated 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 0 array. 2. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers...
... the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated 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 0 array. 2. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers...
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... motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. The Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller controls the eSATA ports on your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation.) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is enabled. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more details. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Appendix Step 1: Turn...
... motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. The Marvell 88SE9128 SATA controller controls the eSATA ports on your power supply to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation.) Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA AHCI driver is enabled. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for more details. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Appendix Step 1: Turn...
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... installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver during the OS installation. Step 1: Restart your computer. Press . For AHCI mode, use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit...
... installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver during the OS installation. Step 1: Restart your computer. Press . For AHCI mode, use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit...
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... include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can proceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install" to the previous screen. For the Marvell 88SE9128: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and press . On the next screen, press to return to be installed (Figure 2). B. The screen will display two drivers, both of which need to continue the driver installation. When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to configure a SCSI...
... include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can proceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install" to the previous screen. For the Marvell 88SE9128: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and press . On the next screen, press to return to be installed (Figure 2). B. The screen will display two drivers, both of which need to continue the driver installation. When both of the two drivers appear on the confirmation screen, press to configure a SCSI...
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...long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 108 - If your motherboard, please go back to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. In the Main Menu, press + to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE...
...long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 108 - If your motherboard, please go back to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. In the Main Menu, press + to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE...