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... owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the 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. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE...
... owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the 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. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-S3 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 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-S3 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 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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... (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices USB Chipset: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/...Intel® Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio ...
... (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices USB Chipset: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/...Intel® Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 Express Chipset Memory Audio ...
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... the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and ...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency...
... the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and ...the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency...
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...provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each ... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one direction. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
...provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each ... (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one direction. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory...
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... an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. This jack can be connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to...
... an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. This jack can be connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to...
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... motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on how to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want...
... motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on how to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want...
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.... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock...
.... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock...
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... Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup Dynamic...
... Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup Dynamic...
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... partitions. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
... partitions. CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
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...using one of the two methods below : • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to ...skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The date format is 13:0:0. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to None so the system will skip the detection...
...using one of the two methods below : • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to ...skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The date format is 13:0:0. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to None so the system will skip the detection...
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... the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to Disabled.
... the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to Disabled.
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..., press again without entering the password to accept. Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Press on this...
..., press again without entering the password to accept. Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Press on this...
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... speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 47 - However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies...
... speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 47 - However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies...
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... CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to specify a Smart Fan mode... unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to click Set for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to specify a Smart Fan mode... unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to click Set for Quick Boost. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.