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...data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to expand its capacity. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. To... manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater ...
...data to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to expand its capacity. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. 3. To... manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is greater ...
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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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... Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For detailed product information, carefully read...information. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard...
... Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For detailed product information, carefully read...information. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 67 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 67 3-2 Application Software 68 3-3 Technical Manuals 68 3-4 Contact...69 3-5 System...69 3-6 Download Center 70 3-7 New Utilities...70 Chapter 4 Unique Features 71 4-1 Xpress ... 6™ ...82 4-7 Smart TPM ...85 4-8 Teaming ...86 Chapter 5 Appendix...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controllers 95 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 101 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 102 5-2 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 67 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 67 3-2 Application Software 68 3-3 Technical Manuals 68 3-4 Contact...69 3-5 System...69 3-6 Download Center 70 3-7 New Utilities...70 Chapter 4 Unique Features 71 4-1 Xpress ... 6™ ...82 4-7 Smart TPM ...85 4-8 Teaming ...86 Chapter 5 Appendix...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controllers 95 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 101 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 102 5-2 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
... any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
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... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere...
... remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere...
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... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
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...Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. C-2. System Requirements - Browse to the manual of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI... the NVIDIA Control Panel. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be sure to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 ...
...Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on your graphics cards. C-2. System Requirements - Browse to the manual of the two cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Set SLI... the NVIDIA Control Panel. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be sure to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in "1-5 ...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.
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... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For 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 an audio...
... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For 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 an audio...
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...highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Important: It is enabled. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. ...depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading through ...
...highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Important: It is enabled. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. ...depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading through ...
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..., But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to the information on the hard drive. BIOS Setup - 52 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the hard drive when the... keyboard error but stop for all other errors. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 5, 7, 8, 9 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of the IDE/SATA device on the system. Base Memory Also called conventional ...
..., But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to the information on the hard drive. BIOS Setup - 52 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the hard drive when the... keyboard error but stop for all other errors. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 5, 7, 8, 9 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of the IDE/SATA device on the system. Base Memory Also called conventional ...
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... and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 67 - Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. The driver...
... and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 67 - Failure to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. The driver...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 68 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...DualBIOS™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model...system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. P55-UD6 D15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/07/2009-P55-7A89RG03C-00 Because... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
...DualBIOS™? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model...system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. P55-UD6 D15 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/07/2009-P55-7A89RG03C-00 Because... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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... model. Failure to boot. - 77 - B. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected ...failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...
... model. Failure to boot. - 77 - B. Using @BIOS 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected ...failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...
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.... To remove the existing Teaming, click the item you will see the third virtual network interface. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and also improving the quality of transmission of transmission is subject to the actual network...
.... To remove the existing Teaming, click the item you will see the third virtual network interface. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and also improving the quality of transmission of transmission is subject to the actual network...
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... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. When set to Continuous, changes made to...
... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to... begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. When set to Continuous, changes made to...
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... Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Storage...
... Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk (0) Member Disk (0) Volumes with a new one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Storage...