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...to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click ... Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back ...
...to automatically set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click ... Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is recommended that before you run the X.H.D utility, back ...
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... Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part 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... manual may be made by any means without prior notice. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright ©...
... Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part 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... manual may be made by any means without prior notice. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Copyright ©...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3 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 ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3 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 ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PC Health Status 56 2-9...
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... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme...
... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme...
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... 3.0/2.0 LAN RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI...
... 3.0/2.0 LAN RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch x1 PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 IT8213 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI...
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... w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™...
... w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™...
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... mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If only one direction. Hardware Installation - 16 -
... mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If only one direction. Hardware Installation - 16 -
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... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in...
... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in...
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... the negative side (-) of explosion if the battery is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for...
... the negative side (-) of explosion if the battery is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for...
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... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on ... Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal...
... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on ... Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Failure to do...NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Failure to do...NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer...
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... modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using...Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you...
The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-7A89TG04C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using...Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you...
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...Help for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main... to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on ...
...Help for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main... to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is in the Item Help block on ...
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...select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals...
...select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to ...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals...
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...and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D4c 136.73 MHz 2871.48 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
...and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D4c 136.73 MHz 2871.48 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH ...
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All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please ...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. BIOS Setup - 38 - Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the...
All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please ...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. BIOS Setup - 38 - Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the...
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..., Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).... ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor ...
..., Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).... ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor ...
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...loading. As stability is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to manually set the CPU base clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Profile2 (Note) Uses...feature. the second is the memory frequency that is from 100 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory ...
...loading. As stability is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to manually set the CPU base clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Profile2 (Note) Uses...feature. the second is the memory frequency that is from 100 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. BIOS Setup - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory ...
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... items to be configurable. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to ...
... items to be configurable. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to ...