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GA-P67A-UD5 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P67AUD5-1001R
GA-P67A-UD5 LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P67AUD5-1001R
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... product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright ©...
... product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. Copyright ©...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents GA-P67A-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-P67A-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
... during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of...
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... to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion...
... to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion...
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...graphics cards for the power requirement) B. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP ... Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector - A ...
...graphics cards for the power requirement) B. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP ... Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector - A ...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the...
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... that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the...
... that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the...
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.... CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease...
.... CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Set this item to Disabled if you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease...
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.... Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically...
.... Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically...
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...methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is ...set this item to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large....
...methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is ...set this item to the information on the hard drive. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large....
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...Allows you to run at slow speeds. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-...mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/power/system fan speed. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to...
...Allows you to run at slow speeds. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not connected or fails. Normal Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-...mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/power/system fan speed. Manual Allows you to the CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to...
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... that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating...
... that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? P67AUD5.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key...mode. Restart the system. What is DualBIOS™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-... may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash....
... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? P67AUD5.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key...mode. Restart the system. What is DualBIOS™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. P67A-UD5 F2a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/28/2010-P67-... may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash....
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.... After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do...
.... After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the system restarts. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do...
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...system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array:... or greater capacity than or equal to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive ...
...system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. Exits the X.H.D utility: Click Cancel to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array:... or greater capacity than or equal to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive ...
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...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All ...
...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want... drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All ...