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...to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that 's been created earlier, make ...than or equal to expand its capacity. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to ...
...to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that 's been created earlier, make ...than or equal to expand its capacity. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. For a RAID 0 array that already exists, users also can use X.H.D to ...
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GA-P55A-UD3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AUD3-1002R
GA-P55A-UD3 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AUD3-1002R
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...For example, "REV: 1.0" means the 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... read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features ...
...For example, "REV: 1.0" means the 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... read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3 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. • The motherboard ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3 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. • The motherboard ...
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... standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
... standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
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If the push pin is complete. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
If the push pin is complete. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
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... seated in the expansion slot. 1. 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. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install...
... seated in the expansion slot. 1. 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. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install...
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... No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 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. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation...
... No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 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. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware Installation...
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. To...
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BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 150 MHz. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option ... set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set the CPU base clock. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS...
BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets memory multiplier according to 150 MHz. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option ... set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set the CPU base clock. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS...
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...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Typically, 640 KB will stop for faster system startup. Head Number of extended memory... for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to CHS. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets ...
...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Typically, 640 KB will stop for faster system startup. Head Number of extended memory... for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to CHS. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets ...
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.... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown...
.... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown...
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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 - 62 -
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 - 62 -
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... during the POST or pressing the key in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™?... Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new ...
... during the POST or pressing the key in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™?... Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new ...
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... cause your motherboard model. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save...
... cause your motherboard model. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save...
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...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-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new...run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware...
...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-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new...run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware...
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... Disks : 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 master drive will be...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. On Request also allows users to restore ...
... Disks : 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 master drive will be...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. On Request also allows users to restore ...
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... from other drives in the operating system. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Rebuild completes in the array. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu - 99...
... from other drives in the operating system. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Rebuild completes in the array. Select the port of restoring data to manually rebuild the array in the notification area, which will be rebuilt within the operating system. [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu - 99...
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... quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver.
... quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver.