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.... 3. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you 'll ...(Note 2) It is added. To automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time...
.... 3. B. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Or you 'll ...(Note 2) It is added. To automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time...
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GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L/ GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55UD3L-1002R
GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/ GA-P55-UD3L/ GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55UD3L-1002R
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...technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision ...number on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read...
...technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision ...number on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read...
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... Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66...82 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 83 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 99 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 6 -
... Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Utilities...66...82 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 83 Chapter 5 Appendix...85 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 99 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 6 -
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... No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 7 - Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
... No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 7 - Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without...
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling...
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... direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may...
... direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may...
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... straight up from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is...
... straight up from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is...
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... cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer...
... cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...
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... CPU. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on XMP memory module(s) to...
... CPU. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on XMP memory module(s) to...
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..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to select the type of the hard.... Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup - 48 - If you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of extended memory. ...
..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to select the type of the hard.... Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup - 48 - If you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of extended memory. ...
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... install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
... install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
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Drivers Installation - 64 - 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 - 64 - 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.
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... damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Normally, the system works ... key to a hard drive in system malfunction. P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to enter Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash...
... damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Normally, the system works ... key to a hard drive in system malfunction. P55-UD3L D11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/17/2009-P55-7A89RG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to enter Q-Flash. What is Q-Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash...
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... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet ...screen instructions to complete. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - ...
... This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet ...screen instructions to complete. 3. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - ...
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...system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-9 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. A. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including...exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique Features To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that already exists, users also...
...system drive. (To add a new hard drive into the array to individually install the X.H.D utility later. 4-9 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. A. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including...exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Unique Features To manually set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that already exists, users also...
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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...drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka ...
...: 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...drive. (Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive.) Then press to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Select 1 Master RanAdID1 1R:eMcoivrreorrys ddiastka ...
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... more details). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be performed after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. The following... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the operating system.
... more details). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with "Rebuild" status will be performed after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. The following... ID) Member Disk (0) Non-RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Select the new hard drive to add into the array to manually rebuild the array in the operating system.
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.... • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area. For...
.... • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. (Please refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in the notification area. For...