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GA-P55A-UD4P GA-P55A-UD4 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU4P-1002R
GA-P55A-UD4P GA-P55A-UD4 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU4P-1002R
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Motherboard GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 Oct. 16, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55A-UD4P / GA-P55A-UD4 Oct. 16, 2009
Motherboard GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 Oct. 16, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55A-UD4P / GA-P55A-UD4 Oct. 16, 2009
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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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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... Function 125 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone 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 -
... Function 125 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone 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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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD4P or GA-P55A-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-Way SLI bridge connector I/O Shield • The box contents...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD4P or GA-P55A-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-Way SLI bridge connector I/O Shield • The box contents...
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...hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 JMB362 USB_1394_ESATA_2 USB_1394_ESATA_1 USB_LAN2 j LGA1156 PHASE LED PWR_FAN GA-P55A-UD4P / GA-P55A-UD4 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 USB30_LAN1 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NEC RTL8111D PCIEX1_1(Note 1) PCIEX16 RTL8111D j... SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 IT8720 PCI2 COMA F1_1394 LPT IDE FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. - 7 -
...hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. GA-P55A-UD4P/GA-P55A-UD4 Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X4 JMB362 USB_1394_ESATA_2 USB_1394_ESATA_1 USB_LAN2 j LGA1156 PHASE LED PWR_FAN GA-P55A-UD4P / GA-P55A-UD4 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 USB30_LAN1 ATX F_AUDIO AUDIO NEC RTL8111D PCIEX1_1(Note 1) PCIEX16 RTL8111D j... SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 IT8720 PCI2 COMA F1_1394 LPT IDE FDD F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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... 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 -
... 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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...non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High...GA-P55A-UD4P. 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 1 floppy disk drive j Only for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-P55A-UD4...
...non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High...GA-P55A-UD4P. 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 1 floppy disk drive j Only for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 JMB362 SATA2 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-P55A-UD4...
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TSB43AB23 chip - Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel IEEE 1394 T.I /O Controller w iTE IT8720 chip j Only for GA-P55A-UD4. - 11 - USB Chipset: - k Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. Hardware Installation Up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive...
TSB43AB23 chip - Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel IEEE 1394 T.I /O Controller w iTE IT8720 chip j Only for GA-P55A-UD4. - 11 - USB Chipset: - k Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. Hardware Installation Up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive...
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... 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. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
... 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. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
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... No data transmission or receiving is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Before using this port for GA-P55A-UD4P. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector...
... No data transmission or receiving is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Before using this port for GA-P55A-UD4P. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector...
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To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. 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 ...
To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. 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 ...
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...-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 37 - 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...
...-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 37 - 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...
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... 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. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes...
... 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. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes...
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IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers ... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for GA-P55A-UD4P. When set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be set to RAID(XHD) automatically.
IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers ... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables the X.H.D function for GA-P55A-UD4P. When set to Enabled, the PCH SATA Control Mode item below will be set to RAID(XHD) automatically.
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... automatically configure this item to PCIe Gen 2. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 53 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
... automatically configure this item to PCIe Gen 2. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. RAID(XHD) Enables RAID for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 53 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled...
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... field will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected...
... field will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected...
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... AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. RAID Enables RAID for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 55 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command...
... AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. RAID Enables RAID for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 55 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command...
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... optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after...
... optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after...
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... startup and when entering BIOS Setup. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 61 - 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...
... startup and when entering BIOS Setup. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 61 - 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...