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...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. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive... your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended...
...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. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive... your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. B. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended...
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... all of the drivers that the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility have been installed. 2.1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver Insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Click the "Install All" button on the right of the autorun screen and...
... all of the drivers that the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility have been installed. 2.1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver Insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver disk. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Click the "Install All" button on the right of the autorun screen and...
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... a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to search for pairing. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone for the...
... a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to search for pairing. Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone for the...
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... key is normal. To be locked. When prompted to let Smart TPM re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your computer when a USB key is being created. • If you enter the TPM User Password incorrectly...
... key is normal. To be locked. When prompted to let Smart TPM re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your computer when a USB key is being created. • If you enter the TPM User Password incorrectly...
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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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...by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to use of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our ... information. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws...
...by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Changes to use of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our ... information. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws...
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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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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...
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...
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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 PCIEX1_2 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 ...
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 PCIEX1_2 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 ...
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...ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please 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 motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard...
...ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please 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 motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard...
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..." for how to change the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is optional due to different regional policy. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is x1.
..." for how to change the operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is optional due to different regional policy. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is x1.
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... 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 computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation...
... 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 computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation...
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... lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Use your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into position. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the CPU. B. Follow the steps below...
... lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. Step 2: Use your thumb and index finger to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into position. When replacing the load plate, make sure to the CPU. B. Follow the steps below...
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...following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the... of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
...following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the... of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step...
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...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 memory. Dual Channel mode..."- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 Due 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 Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules...
...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 memory. Dual Channel mode..."- -"=No Memory) DS/SS DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 DDR3_4 Due 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 Technology. DS/SS DS/SS DS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules...
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Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory ...
Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory ...
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... chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into...
... chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into...
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A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ...
A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ...
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... bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power connector on your motherboard. Then attach the SATA power cable to the SATA port on the bracket. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to install the SATA...
... bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power connector on your motherboard. Then attach the SATA power cable to the SATA port on the bracket. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to install the SATA...
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... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...