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k Only for GA-P55A-UD4. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 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 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID...
k Only for GA-P55A-UD4. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - 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 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID...
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... Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) 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-UD4P...
... Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) 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-UD4P...
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... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket 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. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key...
... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket 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. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key...
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...=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel... Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used .... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to install them in the DDR3_1 and ...
...=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel... Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used .... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to install them in the DDR3_1 and ...
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...system may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. mended that a system fan be sure to connect it in ... fan header has a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition 1...
...system may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. mended that a system fan be sure to connect it in ... fan header has a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition 1...
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...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in ...damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-...
...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in ...damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-...
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... frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. 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] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
... frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. 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] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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... state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Options are: Auto (default), x32, x36. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to emit...Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the...
... state is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Options are: Auto (default), x32, x36. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you to emit...Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). When enabled, the...
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...depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. As stability is the normal operating frequency of 5...system hardware components. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Auto sets the ...
...depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. As stability is the normal operating frequency of 5...system hardware components. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Auto sets the ...
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...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. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if... you to set the CPU clock prior to enhance memory performance when enabled. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2...
...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. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if... you to set the CPU clock prior to enhance memory performance when enabled. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2...
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... Intel's website. - 47 - Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values ...in independent partitions. 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,...
... Intel's website. - 47 - Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values ...in independent partitions. 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,...
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..., USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the...
..., USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the...
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... display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the...
... display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the...
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... tabbed pages for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to enable support for these components. The HW Monitor tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or ... and set . Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model...
... tabbed pages for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to enable support for these components. The HW Monitor tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or ... and set . Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model...
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... Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Appendix Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press...Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is working properly. No The keyboard ...
... Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). Appendix Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Yes Press...Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is working properly. No The keyboard ...