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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 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... SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 52 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PC Health Status 58...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 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... SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 52 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PC Health Status 58...
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... Installation 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
... Installation 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to...
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... keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD4P D20) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management...Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 37 - j Only for the menu. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press +...
... keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD4P D20) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management...Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 37 - j Only for the menu. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press +...
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First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced... Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to ...
First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced... Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to ...
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... This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings }...BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.216V 1.632V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
... This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings }...BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.216V 1.632V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
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... virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter...BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.216V 1.632V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
... virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter...BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 45oC 40oC Vcore DRAM Voltage 1.216V 1.632V Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
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..., which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS... settings. BIOS Setup - 60 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password ...
..., which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS... settings. BIOS Setup - 60 - 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password ...
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...Check item is set to System, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes to BIOS settings. j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 61 - You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. User Password When the Password Check item is set ... Setup. Type the password again and press . 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health...
...Check item is set to System, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes to BIOS settings. j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 61 - You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. User Password When the Password Check item is set ... Setup. Type the password again and press . 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health...
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...CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. This saves the changes to the CMOS. 2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS... return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password ...
...CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. This saves the changes to the CMOS. 2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS... return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password ...
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System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space ...
System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to leave enough unallocated space ...
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... Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup...
... Optimized Defaults and press to enter BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup...
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... PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume...
... PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 MB Capacity : 111.7 GB Sync : N/A Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to create this volume...
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... to create this virtual disk? ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 5 - 103 - RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Gigabyte Rounding: Select whether to create this array, press to confirm or to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array. ... Disk HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks * PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L * PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick Init : VD Name : Disks ID : Next RAID 0 152378 64KB 1G Yes Default 0 8 Help Virtual disk configurations. VD Name: Enter...
... to create this virtual disk? ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 5 - 103 - RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Gigabyte Rounding: Select whether to create this array, press to confirm or to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creating the array. ... Disk HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks * PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L * PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick Init : VD Name : Disks ID : Next RAID 0 152378 64KB 1G Yes Default 0 8 Help Virtual disk configurations. VD Name: Enter...