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... 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 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory..., SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for GA-P55A-UD4.
... 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 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory..., SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for GA-P55A-UD4.
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...a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is to be installed, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation,...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...
...a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is to be installed, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation,...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...
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... Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing...
... Installation It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing...
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... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel... Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table ...
... before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be sure to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel... Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table ...
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...voltage. Overheating 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. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense... 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Pin No. 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). When...
...voltage. Overheating 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. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense... 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Pin No. 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). When...
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...other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [20X] 2.66GHz (133x20) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.8GHz 16x 2133MHz [Disabled] 133 [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall...
...other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to default values.) M.I .A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew [20X] 2.66GHz (133x20) [Press Enter] [Auto] 4.8GHz 16x 2133MHz [Disabled] 133 [Disabled] [Auto] 1333 [... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall...
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... this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
... this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. 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...
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... Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Enabled will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to... lower CPU performance to decrease power consumption. When en- abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system...
... Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Enabled will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. C3/C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to... lower CPU performance to decrease power consumption. When en- abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow for automated system...
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.... (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. (Note) This item appears only if...
.... (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is highly recommended that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. (Note) This item appears only if...
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... its basic performance level. BIOS Setup the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance memory performance when enabled. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note) ... memory being used; Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to ...
... its basic performance level. BIOS Setup the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance memory performance when enabled. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Profile2 (Note) ... memory being used; Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to ...
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...47 - BIOS Setup 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. 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...
...47 - BIOS Setup 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. 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...
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... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive...
... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive...
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... first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether...
... first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. porting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether...
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...installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. You ...settings from the buzzer or use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your system for these changes to take effect...
...installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. You ...settings from the buzzer or use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your system for these changes to take effect...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn off the computer. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Reinstall the operating system... END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. The ...
... Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn off the computer. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Yes Reinstall the operating system... END If the procedure above is verified and solved. Yes Press to see if the device works successfully). No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to solve your question. The ...