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...a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. The following procedure details the steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to ...
...a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. B. The following procedure details the steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to ...
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Installing the Infineon TPM Driver Insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk. Click the Install button on the "Xpress Install" main menu to install. Click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan .... - 4 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility Click the tab at the bottom of the left pane of the selected drivers, including the Infineon TPM driver. 2.2. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility Before you 'll be directed...
Installing the Infineon TPM Driver Insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk. Click the Install button on the "Xpress Install" main menu to install. Click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan .... - 4 - Installing the Smart TPM Utility Click the tab at the bottom of the left pane of the selected drivers, including the Infineon TPM driver. 2.2. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility Before you 'll be directed...
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... on your cell phone for pairing with your cell phone. Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on the left will be used for pairing. Selecting the Enable Backup to search...
... on your cell phone for pairing with your cell phone. Step 3: Create Your Smart TPM Key 1. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on the left will be used for pairing. Selecting the Enable Backup to search...
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...'t display your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, click Refresh to let Smart TPM re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your computer when a USB key is being created. • If you unplug the USB key, the Infineon...
...'t display your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, click Refresh to let Smart TPM re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your computer when a USB key is being created. • If you unplug the USB key, the Infineon...
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GA-P55-UD3P GA-P55-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD3P-1001R
GA-P55-UD3P GA-P55-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD3P-1001R
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... assist in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
... assist in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD3P or GA-P55-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • 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...
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3P or GA-P55-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • 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...
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... card, use other expansion slots. - 7 - GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX PWR_FAN GA-P55-UD3P / GA-P55-UD3R R_USB USB_LAN JMB362 SYS_FAN1 AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1(Note) PCI1 CODEC PCI2 PCIEX4 TPM IC j DDR3_2 DDR3_1 IDE DDR3_4 DDR3_3 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 GSATA2_0 Intel® P55 SYS_FAN2 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O IT8720...
... card, use other expansion slots. - 7 - GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX PWR_FAN GA-P55-UD3P / GA-P55-UD3R R_USB USB_LAN JMB362 SYS_FAN1 AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1(Note) PCI1 CODEC PCI2 PCIEX4 TPM IC j DDR3_2 DDR3_1 IDE DDR3_4 DDR3_3 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 GSATA2_0 Intel® P55 SYS_FAN2 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O IT8720...
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...hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- If you are uncertain ...
...hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- If you are uncertain ...
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... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. (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 displayed... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. (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 displayed... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Use your thumb and index fingers. B. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
... to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Use your thumb and index fingers. B. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
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... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push...Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on the ...
... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push...Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on the ...
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...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel ...DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to install it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel ...DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to install it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
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... into the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... into the memory socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock...
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.../s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...
.../s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 20 2 5 4 12 7 9 13 4 14 8 15 19 11 18 17 6 10 16 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA2_0/1 10...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 20 2 5 4 12 7 9 13 4 14 8 15 19 11 18 17 6 10 16 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA2_0/1 10...
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... supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX...2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power connector, the power supply can...
... supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX...2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power connector, the power supply can...