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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD4P/GA-P55-UD4 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD4P/GA-P55-UD4 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup...
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... 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface Intel® P55 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. - 8 -
... 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface Intel® P55 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. - 8 -
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling...
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... Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the...
... Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the...
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...174; 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed ...function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16 slot (Note 3) The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth...
...174; 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed ...function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16 slot (Note 3) The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth...
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If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket ... of the CPU. • Do not 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.
If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket ... of the CPU. • Do not 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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...you begin to install it is recommended to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
...you begin to install it is recommended to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
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...DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on... the top edge of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your...
...DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on... the top edge of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your...
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... to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type... Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD4P.
... to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type... Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD4P.
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... Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D41 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC ...
... Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D41 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC ...
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...system performance. Important: It is the normal operating frequency of 5 preset states. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to be configurable. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9%... depending on CPU loading. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default...
...system performance. Important: It is the normal operating frequency of 5 preset states. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to be configurable. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9%... depending on CPU loading. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default...
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... the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. 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 QPI Voltage x Channel Interleaving...
... the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. 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 QPI Voltage x Channel Interleaving...
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... Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the...
... Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the...
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... 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 [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help... Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D38 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
... 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 [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help... Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D38 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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... 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 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... 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 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 5, 6, 7 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will stop for all ... drive access mode is set to the information on the hard drive. Options are: Auto (default), Large. Head Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot...
...Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 5, 6, 7 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will stop for all ... drive access mode is set to the information on the hard drive. Options are: Auto (default), Large. Head Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot...
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... operating system from the available devices. Use the up or down on the list. This feature allows your hard drive. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
... operating system from the available devices. Use the up or down on the list. This feature allows your hard drive. HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default...
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...Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Limit CPUID Max. Set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First... Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this item to Disabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for Windows XP operating system; BIOS Setup - 52 - This function may enhance protection ...
...Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Limit CPUID Max. Set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First... Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from this item to Disabled for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for Windows XP operating system; BIOS Setup - 52 - This function may enhance protection ...
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... the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be effective. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system, enter the password and...
... the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be effective. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system, enter the password and...
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... at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up data on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up data on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...