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...0 array that's been created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to expand its capacity. 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... components. 3. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to load the SATA controller driver first. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than the RAID-...
...0 array that's been created earlier, make sure the new drive is added. Or you can go to the Application Software screen to expand its capacity. 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... components. 3. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to load the SATA controller driver first. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater than the RAID-...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7...; ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...Asked Questions 116 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 117 5-4 Regulatory Statements 119 j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7...; ...78 4-7 Smart TPM j 81 Chapter 5 Appendix...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 83 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and...Asked Questions 116 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 117 5-4 Regulatory Statements 119 j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 5 -
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress ...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...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress ...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...
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... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Line Out Jack...
... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Line Out Jack...
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... both of the motherboard header. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. If your chassis front panel audio module to work...
... both of the motherboard header. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. If your chassis front panel audio module to work...
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...Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : ... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3P D6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the ...
...Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : ... in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3P D6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the ...
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Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3P D6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC ...the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for GA-P55-UD3P. - 35 - BIOS Setup j Only for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3P D6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC ...the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for GA-P55-UD3P. - 35 - BIOS Setup j Only for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press ... This page is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore ...
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press ... This page is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore ...
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... a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This feature only works for...
... a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This feature only works for...
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... to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile...
... to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile DDR Voltage Profile...
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... on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Rank Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~4. >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 7 x tRCD 7 x tRP 7 x tRAS 20 >>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control x tRC 28 x tRRD 4 x tWTR 5 x tWR 10 x tWTP...
... on the SPD data on the CPU being used. Rank Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), 1~4. >>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings >>>>> Channel A Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 7 x tRCD 7 x tRP 7 x tRAS 20 >>>>> Channel A Advanced Timing Control x tRC 28 x tRRD 4 x tWTR 5 x tWR 10 x tWTP...
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... Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. >>>>> Channel A/B Writes Followed by Reads Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. >>>>> Channel A/B Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Reads Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks 5 x On The Same Rank 1 >>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Writes x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks...
... Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. >>>>> Channel A/B Writes Followed by Reads Different DIMMs Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. >>>>> Channel A/B Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Reads Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks 5 x On The Same Rank 1 >>>>> Channel A Writes Followed by Writes x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks...
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... The default is Auto. - 45 - Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.11250V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.150V [Auto...
... The default is Auto. - 45 - Ch-A Data VRef. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.11250V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.150V [Auto...
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... Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU... whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings...
... Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU... whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings...
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... Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Jun 23 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
... Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Jun 23 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
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... Reporting Technology) capability of your system to move it up or down on the list. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max...
... Reporting Technology) capability of your system to move it up or down on the list. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max...
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...) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to the hard drive. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display...
...) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to the hard drive. This function may enhance protection for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display...
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2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } ...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Legacy IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating...
2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } ...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Legacy IDE mode. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating...
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... motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN1/2 Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN...
... motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN1/2 Start detecting at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN...
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... Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup - 54 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Ring Allows the system...
... Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup - 54 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Ring Allows the system...