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... load the SATA controller driver first. A. B. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver...
... load the SATA controller driver first. A. B. You can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID... only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver...
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... LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and ... website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. ...
... LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and ... website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. ...
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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...;/NVIDIA 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 ...
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...;/NVIDIA 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 ...
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3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™...80 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 126 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 128 5-3 Troubleshooting 129 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 129 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 130 5-4 Regulatory Statements 132 j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 5 -
3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™...80 4-7 Smart TPM j... Recording 126 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 128 5-3 Troubleshooting 129 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 129 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 130 5-4 Regulatory Statements 132 j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 5 -
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... CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 Intel® P55 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j(Note) ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel Surround Speaker... Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
... CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 Intel® P55 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j(Note) ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel Surround Speaker... Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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...supported will be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature...174; Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note...
...supported will be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature...174; Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note...
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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to prevent hardware damage. •...
... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to prevent hardware damage. •...
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... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below...). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
... panel. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below...). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel...
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...before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your - Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation - 32 - self or... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to touch the two ...
...before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your - Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation - 32 - self or... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to touch the two ...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the...
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... Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0WC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the...
... Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0WC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the...
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...to display a help screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. Use arrow 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 Setup ...
...to display a help screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. Use arrow 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 Setup ...
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... SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and... 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. First enter the...
... SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and... 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. First enter the...
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup If 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 Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup If 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 Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D20 136.73 MHz 2871.41 MHz 1367.27 MHz 2048 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature...
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... cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you... to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-...
... cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only two CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you... to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Cores Enabled (Note) CPU Multi-...
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...Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Enabled will be emitted to lower CPU performance to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Uncore...values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is overheated. 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 ...
...Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Enabled will be emitted to lower CPU performance to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Uncore...values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is overheated. 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 ...
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...(Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 42 - Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on your system bus to be set the PCIe clock frequency.... Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory...
...(Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup - 42 - Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on your system bus to be set the PCIe clock frequency.... Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory...
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...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to set the CPU clock prior to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto ...
...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to set the CPU clock prior to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto ...
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Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup - 44 - tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. x Round Trip Latency 36 Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto ...
Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup - 44 - tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 6~15. x Round Trip Latency 36 Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto ...