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... legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published 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 ...
... legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published 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 ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-USB3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-USB3L Motherboard 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-USB3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-USB3L Motherboard 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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... chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for P55 chipset. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series ...processor /Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55...
... chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for P55 chipset. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series ...processor /Intel® Core™ i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55...
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...the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always ...
...the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always ...
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... sure that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3...
... sure that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3...
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...cable connector. - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is also called a printer port. Use this port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system...
...cable connector. - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is also called a printer port. Use this port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system...
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... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for P55 chipset. - 29 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage...
... pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for P55 chipset. - 29 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage...
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... : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK...
... : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK...
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CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) ...
CPU PLL The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Auto) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Dynamic Vcore(DVID) ...
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... Setup - 44 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... Setup - 44 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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...system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone....SATA devices during the POST for an error during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of sectors. No Errors The system boot will not stop for faster system startup. Base Memory Also called conventional memory.
...system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, 4, 5 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone....SATA devices during the POST for an error during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of sectors. No Errors The system boot will not stop for faster system startup. Base Memory Also called conventional memory.
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... Interface (AHCI) is installed. - 49 - Set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB...4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to install operating systems that cannot be used in MS-DOS...
... Interface (AHCI) is installed. - 49 - Set this item is present only when an Intel Lynnfield CPU is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB...4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to install operating systems that cannot be used in MS-DOS...
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...Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will... show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced...
...Disabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will... show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced...
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... in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on...
... in a month. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on...
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This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 55 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets ...
This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 55 - Note: The Voltage mode can be set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets ...
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...load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you ... may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. Unique Features - 70 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to restart your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the...
...load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you ... may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. Unique Features - 70 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to restart your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the...