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...® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek...
...® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek...
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... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note...
... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note...
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... and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines... the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key... wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines... the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key... wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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..., and chips be sure to install it is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel...
..., and chips be sure to install it is installed, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel...
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... Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB ... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced ...
... Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I .T. If this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB ... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced ...
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...highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto... adjust CPU computing power to read the SPD data on your system hardware components. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency...
...highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto... adjust CPU computing power to read the SPD data on your system hardware components. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency...
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..., Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables ... are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile...
..., Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables ... are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 Performance Enhance DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Profile...
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...: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous...
...: Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous...
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... (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for daily use. Capability Enables or ... entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
... (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this menu when finished. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to deliver greater efficiency for daily use. Capability Enables or ... entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. This feature allows your hard drive. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award...
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... seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as... system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the BIOS to set this feature. PCI Sets the PCI graphics... only if you to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. Set...
... seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as... system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for the BIOS to set this feature. PCI Sets the PCI graphics... only if you to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. Set...
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... press again without entering the password to be turned on the +5VSB lead. EuP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ... S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be powered on automatically. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows Vista operating system. Note: To use this function, you to select the...
... press again without entering the password to be turned on the +5VSB lead. EuP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC ... S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will be powered on automatically. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows Vista operating system. Note: To use this function, you to select the...
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... Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 65 - Unique Features Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up data on the first SATA connector is recommended; actual size requirements vary... the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
... Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is the first physical drive. - 65 - Unique Features Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up data on the first SATA connector is recommended; actual size requirements vary... the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
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... tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed...
... tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed...
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... during the POST. Press to clear the CMOS values (before doing this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on after the computer shuts ... System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 111 ...
... during the POST. Press to clear the CMOS values (before doing this step.) Step 3: Then go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on after the computer shuts ... System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 111 ...