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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD6 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 of...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD6 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 of...
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Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 or CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus LAN1 LAN2 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus RJ45 RJ45 RTL8111D RTL8111D x1 x1 ...x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB...
Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 or CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 Switch PCI Express Bus LAN1 LAN2 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus RJ45 RJ45 RTL8111D RTL8111D x1 x1 ...x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB...
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching...
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... Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory 6 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 6 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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... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (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 will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (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 will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be...
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...the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may locate the ... specifications. 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to...
...the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may locate the ... specifications. 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to...
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... DDR3_1 or DDR3_4. DS/SS DS/SS DS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode, it in only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - If only one DDR3...
... DDR3_1 or DDR3_4. DS/SS DS/SS DS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode, it in only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - If only one DDR3...
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...and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the ...top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
...and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the ...top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
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1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. Hardware Installation the yellow LEDs will ... the system power status (S0, S1, S3, S4, S5) to prevent potential hardware damage due to indicate the phase status of the CPU VTT and memory. CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions (green LED) GD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED...
1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. Hardware Installation the yellow LEDs will ... the system power status (S0, S1, S3, S4, S5) to prevent potential hardware damage due to indicate the phase status of the CPU VTT and memory. CPU VTT: GD1: Normal working conditions (green LED) GD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED...
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... Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this function 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...
... Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this function 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...
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...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.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI... Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D15 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024...
...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.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI... Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage D15 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024...
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... use of 5 preset states. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to adjust the amplitude of your CPU. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or... instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to maximize system performance. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to set the CPU base clock. The adjustable...
... use of 5 preset states. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. the second is the memory frequency that is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to adjust the amplitude of your CPU. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or... instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to maximize system performance. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to set the CPU base clock. The adjustable...
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.... Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. 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...
.... Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. 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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...Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. BIOS Setup - 46 - 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 CPU being used. tRAS Options... Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP...
...Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. BIOS Setup - 46 - 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 CPU being used. tRAS Options... Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP...
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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 D15 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 D15 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value 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 Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
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...Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. BIOS Setup - 52 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing .../3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Drive A Allows you to None so the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for ...
...Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. BIOS Setup - 52 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing .../3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Drive A Allows you to None so the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Total Memory The total amount of the device during the POST for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for ...
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... Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy...
... Technology) capability of Smart 6™. (Default: Disabled) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy...
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... Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for legacy operating system such...
... Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for legacy operating system such...
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... with up event. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...
... with up event. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by...