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...system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to enable RAID for RAID 0. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready ...All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to set eXtreme Hard ...
...system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to enable RAID for RAID 0. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready ...All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to set eXtreme Hard ...
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... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique...
... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique...
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.../AHCI Driver Diskette 99 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 100 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 111 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 111 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 114 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 116 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 118 5-3 Troubleshooting 119 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L...
.../AHCI Driver Diskette 99 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 100 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 111 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 111 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 114 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 116 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 118 5-3 Troubleshooting 119 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L...
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... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 7 - 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 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 7 - 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 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
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... version) 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 Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size... 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...
... version) 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 Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size... 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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... from the power outlet before you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with the expansion card...
... from the power outlet before you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with the 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. Refer to connect front speakers in jack. Use this audio jack for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic...
... 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. Refer to connect front speakers in jack. Use this audio jack for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic...
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To show the BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. You can be based...configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. 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 access the ...
To show the BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. You can be based...configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. 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 access the ...
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...that cannot be used in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native ..., including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled...
...that cannot be used in Legacy IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to be shared with other device. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native ..., including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled...
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...onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. the IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA controller and configures the SATA...the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and ...
...onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. the IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA controller and configures the SATA...the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and ...
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... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when ... scan your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later....
... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when ... scan your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later....
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Drivers Installation - 64 - 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 - 64 - 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.
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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. - 65 - 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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 66 - 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 66 - 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 the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... Features When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2...
... Features When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2...
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... create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Unique Features - 68 - Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive data. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 1: Select BACKUP to...
... create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Unique Features - 68 - Please note that if there is recommended; Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. After you wish to start backing up your hard drive data. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Step 1: Select BACKUP to...
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... data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit...... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ......
... data folder Changes the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit...... Unique Features Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ......
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...computer. • Previously encrypted files will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is not yet initialized, will be saved. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Smart TPM provides users with an easy-to-...left pane of Smart TPM to easily ini- Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set the User Password Step 2: in the BIOS Setup program. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. click the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon...
...computer. • Previously encrypted files will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is not yet initialized, will be saved. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Smart TPM provides users with an easy-to-...left pane of Smart TPM to easily ini- Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set the User Password Step 2: in the BIOS Setup program. Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. click the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon...
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... the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 83 - Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching...of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier...
... the system BIOS Setup program, set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 83 - Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching...of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is added. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier...
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..., SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin ... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.
..., SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin ... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D.