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...hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. All...supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. 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. Before installing the ...
...hard drive may not be able to automatically set up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to access the Intel Matrix Storage Console, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA controller driver first. All...supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. 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. Before installing the ...
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GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU3P-1002R
GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU3P-1002R
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...with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form ... before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from ...
...with the product. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form ... before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R 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 ... & Exit Setup 60 2-13 Exit Without Saving 60 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j 61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R 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 ... & Exit Setup 60 2-13 Exit Without Saving 60 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j 61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 - 4 -
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Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at...
... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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...SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is enabled. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)...Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is highly dependent on your system bus to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set in accordance with the...
...SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is enabled. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)...Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is highly dependent on your system bus to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Disabled Disables this feature. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set in accordance with the...
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...an error during the POST. Cylinder Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of cylinders. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this channel. Head Number of the IDE...system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of heads. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system ...
...an error during the POST. Cylinder Number of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Sector Number of cylinders. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this channel. Head Number of the IDE...system startup. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of heads. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system ...
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to...
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to...
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Drivers Installation - 64 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 64 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. p55aud3p.f1) to enter MS-DOS mode. During the...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and ...
...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. p55aud3p.f1) to enter MS-DOS mode. During the...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and ...
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... process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you save the current ...
... process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident...) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you save the current ...
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...1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Setting Up a RAID-Ready ...3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, ...
...1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID 0 array: Click Auto to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Setting Up a RAID-Ready ...3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. 4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can use X.H.D to easily add a hard drive into a RAID 0 array that's been created earlier, ...
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...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a...
...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the system. Recovery: Copies data between a master and a...
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... one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to manually rebuild the array in the array. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : None...
... one .) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer. • Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press to enter Configuration Utility" appears, press + to manually rebuild the array in the array. The procedures below assume a new drive is the process of the destination d[isDkISfoKr/rVebOuLilUdiMngE(IENSFCOtRoMexAitT):ION ] RAID Volumes : None...
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... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...
... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...