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... 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 Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
... 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 Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture...
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...Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart TPM j Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive Support for Q-Share 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 j Only for GA-P55A... to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by...
...Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support for Smart TPM j Support for Smart 6™ Support for Auto Green Support for eXtreme Hard Drive Support for Q-Share 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 j Only for GA-P55A... to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by...
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... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish ...
... that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish ...
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... in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the memory. If only one...detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is...
... in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the memory. If only one...detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is...
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...the black connector wire is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended that a... system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are :...
...the black connector wire is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended that a... system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are :...
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...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 Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [16X] 2.13GHz (133x16) [Press ...61565; Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control...
...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 Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [16X] 2.13GHz (133x16) [Press ...61565; Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency } Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency >>>>> Standard Clock Control...
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... only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All...
... only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) [Auto] [All...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to be configurable. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to be configurable. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system reboot, or...
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...; PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Important: It is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is highly...
...; PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Important: It is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. the second is highly...
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...the Chipset clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to set the CPU clock prior to operate at its best performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile... 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS ...
...the Chipset clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to set the CPU clock prior to operate at its best performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. - 41 - Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile... 2 settings. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) Advanced Memory Settings CMOS ...
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...: General Help F7: 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
...: General Help F7: 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. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit...
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... a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this menu when finished. Quick Boot Enables or...
... a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this menu when finished. Quick Boot Enables or...
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... boots up. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI...
... boots up. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI...
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... you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune...
... you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune...
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...The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is unable to submit your question. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to solve your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see... if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 129 - No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working ...
...The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is unable to submit your question. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to solve your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see... if the system can boot successfully. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 129 - No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes Check if there is display on , is verified and solved. The problem is working ...