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... product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to... information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
... product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to... information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 80 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 86 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 95 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 97 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 99 5-3 Troubleshooting 100 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 100 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 101 5-4 Regulatory Statements 103 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L...
... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 80 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 86 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 95 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 97 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 99 5-3 Troubleshooting 100 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 100 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 101 5-4 Regulatory Statements 103 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L...
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • ...
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • ...
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...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will... 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot...
...) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will... 2) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot...
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... chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card...
... chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card...
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... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use...
... 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Hardware Installation - 20 - Use...
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...Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L E6c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2009-P55-7A89TG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at...Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up 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 Xpress ...
...Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L E6c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2009-P55-7A89TG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at...Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. In Boot Menu, use the up 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 Xpress ...
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... will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to operate in Native IDE mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug...
... will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to operate in Native IDE mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug...
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...whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps...If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... the IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot ... the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
...whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_0/1 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps...If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. When a Cable Problem Occurs... the IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot ... the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode.
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.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if...
.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation After installing the SP1 (or later), if...
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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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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 62 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install it. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. The latest version of an item to the GIGABYTE website. Drivers Installation - 62 -
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible...
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... you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Using...
... you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press any key to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Using...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option ... Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option ... Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Enable Incoming Folder ... About Q-Share ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online...
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... Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Selecting the Enable Backup to BIOS check box will be able to access/close their...2: in sequence: Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. GIGABYTE is automatically provided. lows you 'll be sure to install it to set up . 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption...
... Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Selecting the Enable Backup to BIOS check box will be able to access/close their...2: in sequence: Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. GIGABYTE is automatically provided. lows you 'll be sure to install it to set up . 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption...
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Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create ...RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure...
Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create ...RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure...
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... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB ...120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1:...
... RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. 7. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB ...120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Save to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1:...
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... your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3, • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. See the instructions below about how to that has CD-ROM support and a blank...
... your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3, • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit. See the instructions below about how to that has CD-ROM support and a blank...