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... users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and ... 3. A. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (...
... users also can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that before you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and ... 3. A. Before installing the operating system, you can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (...
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GA-P55-UD6 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD6-1001R
GA-P55-UD6 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD6-1001R
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... 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for... rights reserved. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may ...
... 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for... rights reserved. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55-UD6 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One SATA bracket 2-Way SLI bridge connector • 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.
... S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55-UD6 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield One SATA bracket 2-Way SLI bridge connector • 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.
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... due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55-UD6 Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_ESATA_2 LGA1156 CPU_FAN PW_SW USB_1394_ESATA_1 USB_LAN2 USB_LAN1 JMB362 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note 1) RTL8111D PCH_FAN RTL8111D...Intel® P55 PCIEX16_1 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_I PCI1 PCIEX8_1 GA-P55-UD6 BATTERY TPM IC (Note 3) B_BIOS M_BIOS SPDIF_O PCI2 ACPI LED TSB43AB23 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 MD1 MD2 ATX GD1 GD2 PWR_FAN PHASE LED SYS_FAN1 JMB362 GIGABYTE SATA2 RST_SW...
... due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55-UD6 Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_ESATA_2 LGA1156 CPU_FAN PW_SW USB_1394_ESATA_1 USB_LAN2 USB_LAN1 JMB362 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note 1) RTL8111D PCH_FAN RTL8111D...Intel® P55 PCIEX16_1 CODEC CD_IN SPDIF_I PCI1 PCIEX8_1 GA-P55-UD6 BATTERY TPM IC (Note 3) B_BIOS M_BIOS SPDIF_O PCI2 ACPI LED TSB43AB23 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 MD1 MD2 ATX GD1 GD2 PWR_FAN PHASE LED SYS_FAN1 JMB362 GIGABYTE SATA2 RST_SW...
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...turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they 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 an electrostatic shielding container. • Before... unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process...
...turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they 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 an electrostatic shielding container. • Before... unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process...
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... limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is x1. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is optional due to be installed, be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...
... limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is x1. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is optional due to be installed, be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will...
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.... (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the... do so according 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 -
.... (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the... do so according 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 -
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... plate will be lifted as indicated and lift it up vertically. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one hand to grasp the protective socket cover as well...
... plate will be lifted as indicated and lift it up vertically. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one hand to grasp the protective socket cover as well...
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... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of...
... (Refer to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of...
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... "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with six memory modules, make sure that memory modules to be sure to install it ... two memory modules, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel...
... "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with six memory modules, make sure that memory modules to be sure to install it ... two memory modules, be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
... the card and then pull the card straight up from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is...
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... bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Browse to the manual of the two cards. Refer to the ATI Catalyst Control Center. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Procedure and driver screen...
... bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Browse to the manual of the two cards. Refer to the ATI Catalyst Control Center. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration A. Procedure and driver screen...
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Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to your motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA ...
Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to your motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA ...
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... occurring Off No data transmission or receiving 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 an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Use this feature, ensure that...
... occurring Off No data transmission or receiving 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 an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Use this feature, ensure that...
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... (yellow LED) Memory: MD1: Normal working conditions; ACPI LEDs: S0_LED S1_LED S3_LED S4_S5_LED - 23 - 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 green LEDs light up under normal working conditions...
... (yellow LED) Memory: MD1: Normal working conditions; ACPI LEDs: S0_LED S1_LED S3_LED S4_S5_LED - 23 - 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 green LEDs light up under normal working conditions...
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... LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading. To enable the PHASE LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Use the clearing CMOS button to...
... LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading. To enable the PHASE LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing CMOS button. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. Use the clearing CMOS button to...
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... 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO 15) CD_IN 16) SPDIF_I 17) SPDIF_O 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) COMA Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 25 -
... 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO 15) CD_IN 16) SPDIF_I 17) SPDIF_O 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) COMA Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 25 -