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... RAID 0. Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the... risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-...
... RAID 0. Or you 'll not be recognized during the Windows setup process. (For more details, refer to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step 3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the... risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to enhance your needs and hardware components. 3. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. Setting Up a RAID-...
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... 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 94 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...79 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 80 Chapter 5 Appendix...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 94 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 104 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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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 image is for... product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable...
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 image is for... product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable...
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... x1 (PCIEX1_1) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 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...
... x1 (PCIEX1_1) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 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...
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...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 ... to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, and RAID 1 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1...
...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 ... to 1 floppy disk drive Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 Marvell 9128 chip: - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, and RAID 1 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header...
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...of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation - 24 - The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Before attaching the IDE ...SATA2_1 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives does not ...
...of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation - 24 - The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Before attaching the IDE ...SATA2_1 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives does not ...
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.... • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by Marvell 9128) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. The battery provides power to keep... Refer to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. 9) GSATA3_6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and ...
.... • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by Marvell 9128) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. The battery provides power to keep... Refer to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. 9) GSATA3_6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and ...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS...
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...:mm:ss) Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of...
...:mm:ss) Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of...
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... will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of heads. Head Number of the hard... to None. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. If you to None so the system will skip the detection of cylinders...
... will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of heads. Head Number of the hard... to None. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. If you to None so the system will skip the detection of cylinders...
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When set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be set to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup ...Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy ...
When set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be set to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) automatically. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup ...Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy ...
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...install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 51 - PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card ...instead of the USB functionalities below. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio ...
...install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 51 - PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card ...instead of the USB functionalities below. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. (Default) RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio ...
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...interface specification that allows the storage driver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configurin a RAID array. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables... controller integrated in the IT8213 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA Controller (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA Ctrl Mode (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you ...
...interface specification that allows the storage driver to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configurin a RAID array. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables... controller integrated in the IT8213 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA Controller (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 9128 chip. (Default: Enabled) GSATA Ctrl Mode (Marvell 9128 Chip, GSATA3_6/7 Connectors) Allows you ...
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...sure to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or ...later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Unique Features Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress ...
...sure to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with SP1 or ...later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Unique Features Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress ...
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...Setup. Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-...the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is potentially risky, please do it ...Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Unique Features - 68...
...Setup. Restart the system. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. P55A-UD3 D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/08/2009-P55-...the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is potentially risky, please do it ...Q-Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Unique Features - 68...
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... the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The...
... the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Unique Features Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The...
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... 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 for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must have...
... 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 for saving backups (Note 4) • The hard drive must have...
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...Hard Disk (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID 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 newly added harddrive has equal or greater ... supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Unique Features - 80 - A. B. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2:...
...Hard Disk (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID 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 newly added harddrive has equal or greater ... supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. Unique Features - 80 - A. B. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0. Step 2:...
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...supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do ...want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty...
...supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do ...want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 81 - Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. C. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty...