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... make sure the new drive is added. B. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto 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 the RAID-ready ... to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system...
... make sure the new drive is added. B. To automatically set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto 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 the RAID-ready ... to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. A. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system...
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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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... documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
... documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
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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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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
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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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... remove 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 do not allow screws...result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the ...
... remove 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 do not allow screws...result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the ...
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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... 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. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... 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... 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. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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...to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. age of... 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU...
...to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. age of... 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU...
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... socket with your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to grasp the protective socket cover as well. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover...
... socket with your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to grasp the protective socket cover as well. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover...
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... cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. If the push pin is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin...
... cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. If the push pin is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin...
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...- After the memory is installed. 2. If you begin 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. It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory...
...- After the memory is installed. 2. If you begin 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. It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
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... seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does...
... seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does...
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.../Mouse Port Use this port for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight...
.../Mouse Port Use this port for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... a power 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. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x12...-pin ATX) - 22 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
... a power 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. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x12...-pin ATX) - 22 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
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...ground wire). The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (...may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition ...
...ground wire). The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (...may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition ...
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Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition Pin No. If you want to mute the back ...: Pin No. Pin No. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front...
Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R - 27 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition Pin No. If you want to mute the back ...: Pin No. Pin No. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front...
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... information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may...
... information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. For example, some graphics cards may...