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For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick ... Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download ...
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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 1-3-1 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-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 1-3-1 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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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 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 Express Chipset... 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 ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 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 Express Chipset... 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 ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for...
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...the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not ...card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the...
...the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not ...card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the...
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...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into ... be sure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in ...
...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If only one direction. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into ... be sure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in ...
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RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Before using this ... Blinking Data transmission 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 compatible to 1 Gbps data rate. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the ...
RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Before using this ... Blinking Data transmission 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 compatible to 1 Gbps data rate. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the ...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket...
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... clock. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your CPU. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup - 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
... clock. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your CPU. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup - 40 - This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses...
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... The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-A Address VRef. BIOS Setup - 44 - The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Dynamic Vcore(DVID...
... The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-A Address VRef. BIOS Setup - 44 - The default is Auto. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) 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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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. With virtualization, one computer system can function as ...
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. With virtualization, one computer system can function as ...
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...Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. If you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the... Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS. Head Number of sectors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive ...
...Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. If you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the... Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS. Head Number of sectors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive ...
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... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to Disabled. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that...
... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Set this item to Disabled. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that...
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..., GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables...
..., GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables...
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... power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. BIOS Setup Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time 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...
... power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. BIOS Setup Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time 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 set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 - Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets ...
This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 - Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets ...
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... to restore to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Unique Features - 72 - Available functions in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you set temperature...
... to restore to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Unique Features - 72 - Available functions in Windows environment. The HW Monitor tab allows you set temperature...
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password...