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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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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 above are...
...-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 above are...
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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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When the PCIEX8 slot is supported will operate at up 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... 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...
When the PCIEX8 slot is supported will operate at up 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... 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...
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Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. • When removing the cable connected to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The ...high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use the port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system ...
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is occurring j Only for GA-P55A-UD4P. • When removing the cable connected to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The ...high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use the port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system ...
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... the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 36 - 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...
... the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 36 - 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...
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... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m...for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Cable Length Displays the ...to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. When a Cable Problem Occurs...
... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m...for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Cable Length Displays the ...to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for GA-P55A-UD4P. When a Cable Problem Occurs...
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... in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 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... 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. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized ...
... in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 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... 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. 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Optimized ...
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Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to enter MS-DOS mode. p55aud4p.f1) to ensure normal system operation. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-...@BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process...
Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to enter MS-DOS mode. p55aud4p.f1) to ensure normal system operation. P55A-UD4P D20 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-...@BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process...
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...data by other users, we recommend that is configured as the Smart TPM user key. Instructions for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 83 - You can access data. • After creating the password(s) and key(s) ... the bottom of the left pane of encrypted data as the Smart TPM user key. GIGABYTE is not yet initialized, will be cracked or read. • Though the TPM delivers... Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. A. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). After configuring the above settings and restarting your own password. ...
...data by other users, we recommend that is configured as the Smart TPM user key. Instructions for GA-P55A-UD4P. - 83 - You can access data. • After creating the password(s) and key(s) ... the bottom of the left pane of encrypted data as the Smart TPM user key. GIGABYTE is not yet initialized, will be cracked or read. • Though the TPM delivers... Bluetooth cell phone or USB flash drive. A. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). After configuring the above settings and restarting your own password. ...
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Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Select the check boxes for GA-P55A-UD4P. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you created, and then click the Remove button. j Only for the two available adapters and ...
Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Select the check boxes for GA-P55A-UD4P. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you created, and then click the Remove button. j Only for the two available adapters and ...
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... Setup. Appendix - 88 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu...
... Setup. Appendix - 88 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set PCH SATA Control Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu...
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The JMB362 SATA controller controls the eSATA ports on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the back panel. Appendix 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362 SATA Controller A. Make sure eSATA Controller under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled ... SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for your computer and press to the hard drive. B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your power ...
The JMB362 SATA controller controls the eSATA ports on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the back panel. Appendix 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362 SATA Controller A. Make sure eSATA Controller under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled ... SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on your motherboard. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for GA-P55A-UD4P. j Only for your computer and press to the hard drive. B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your power ...