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..., you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. Or... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
..., you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. A. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. B. Or... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
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... tab at the bottom of the left pane of the drivers that the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility have been installed. 2.1. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and list...
... tab at the bottom of the left pane of the drivers that the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility have been installed. 2.1. Some motherboard driver disks include the Smart TPM utility in "Xpress Install." Click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and list...
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... User Password in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). 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 cell phone for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to use...
... User Password in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the Bluetooth enabled cell phone(s). 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 cell phone for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to use...
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...'t display your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, click Refresh 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 cancelled. 4.2. You are able to access/close your phone. - 19 - To...
...'t display your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, click Refresh 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 cancelled. 4.2. You are able to access/close your phone. - 19 - To...
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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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...of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information 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 ...technical information. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks...
...of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information 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 ...technical information. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks...
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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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...damaged as a result of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as...8226; If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to ...
...damaged as a result of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as...8226; If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to ...
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When the PCIEX8_1 slot is popu lated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. Hardware Installation - 12 - When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is optional due to x8 mode. (Note 4) The default bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is x1. Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w ...
When the PCIEX8_1 slot is popu lated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. Hardware Installation - 12 - When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is optional due to x8 mode. (Note 4) The default bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is x1. Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w ...
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... that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - It is... CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. 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 your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard...
... that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - It is... CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. 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 your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard...
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... unplug the power cord from the socket with your thumb and index fingers. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to lightly replace the load plate. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base...
... unplug the power cord from the socket with your thumb and index fingers. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to lightly replace the load plate. NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base...
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...removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler ... installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Hardware Installation If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on installing...
...removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler ... installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Hardware Installation If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on installing...
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...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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the ...install them in only one direction. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory modules to be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are all single-sided. DS/SS Four Modules...
...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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the ...install them in only one direction. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory modules to be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are all single-sided. DS/SS Four Modules...
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... indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Hardware Installation 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 outlet to...
... indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Hardware Installation 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 outlet to...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the ...
Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Make sure the card is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the ...
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A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. For optimum graphics performance, be needed or not depending on your graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to ...
A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. For optimum graphics performance, be needed or not depending on your graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to ...
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... SATA signal cable. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the power supply. Then attach the SATA power cable to turn off your motherboard. Step 4: Plug one end of the external enclosure. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to the power connector on the bracket. Step 3: Connect...
... SATA signal cable. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the power supply. Then attach the SATA power cable to turn off your motherboard. Step 4: Plug one end of the external enclosure. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to the power connector on the bracket. Step 3: Connect...
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... remove it from the connector. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 3Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port for USB...
... remove it from the connector. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 3Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port for USB...