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...motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity ... complex and time-consuming configurations. 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. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to...
...motherboard driver disk. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity ... complex and time-consuming configurations. 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. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to...
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GA-P55-USB3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55SB3L-1001R
GA-P55-USB3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55SB3L-1001R
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... LTD. Changes to use of this : "REV: X.X." 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 any form or by any means ... Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use...
... LTD. Changes to use of this : "REV: X.X." 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 any form or by any means ... Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1...74 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 ...
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... 2.0 bracket (Part 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) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-USB3L 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 notice. •...
... 2.0 bracket (Part 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) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P55-USB3L 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 notice. •...
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... of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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...) on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard.
...) on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard.
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... the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7.
... the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7.
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... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable...
... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable...
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j Only for P55 chipset. - 29 - Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • ... 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/(F_USB3j) (USB Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). For...
j Only for P55 chipset. - 29 - Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • ... 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 USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/(F_USB3j) (USB Headers) The headers conform to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). For...
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...data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. Auto ...is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Important: It is enabled. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU...
...data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. Auto ...is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Important: It is enabled. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that the CPU...
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.... • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are .../3.5", 2.88M/3.5". IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you to manually enter the specifications of sectors. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector...
.... • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are .../3.5", 2.88M/3.5". IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you to manually enter the specifications of sectors. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector...
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... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 59 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 - 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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...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. What is Q-Flash™? What is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. p55usb3l.f1) to enter Q-Flash. P55-USB3L ..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. What is Q-Flash™? What is DualBIOS™? What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. p55usb3l.f1) to enter Q-Flash. P55-USB3L ..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
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...select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. C. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the...and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You Begin 1. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS 1. Update the...
...select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. C. After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after the...and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Before You Begin 1. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS 1. Update the...
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... system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Unique Features - 78 - 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for P55 chipset. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to the biggest drive in the ...you have to set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. The following procedure details the steps to load the SATA controller...
... system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Unique Features - 78 - 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)j With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for P55 chipset. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to the biggest drive in the ...you have to set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. The following procedure details the steps to load the SATA controller...
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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 hard drive you...ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. ...
...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 hard drive you...ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Step 3: Press under the Select Disks item. ...
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...3JT354CP WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB 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 a hard... (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 notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Intel...
...3JT354CP WD-WMAM9W736333 Size 111.7GB 111.7GB 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 a hard... (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 notification area, which will be rebuilt and press . option ROM - 9.5.0.1037 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. Intel...
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... instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...