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... Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that 's ... without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a...
... Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that 's ... without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. Setting Up a...
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The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept. Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first.
The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept. Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first.
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... certificates: Here you can configure a Encryption Certificate with this page. Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create an encryption certificate manually. After the certificate appears, click the certificate and click Select.
... certificates: Here you can configure a Encryption Certificate with this page. Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create an encryption certificate manually. After the certificate appears, click the certificate and click Select.
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... Other Settings tab, you set . • Rescan Times: Set how many times to rescan the key to 30 seconds in the notification area and select Manual Login. When the times limit is reached and Smart TPM still doesn't detect your portable user key is in range of your computer. • Device... requires that you set . Smart TPM searches for the key based on the length of time Smart TPM scans your Bluetooth cell phone key. - 21 - Manual Login/Logout You can configure how much time it , ranging from 5 seconds to make sure it is not handy. When prompted, enter the TPM User...
... Other Settings tab, you set . • Rescan Times: Set how many times to rescan the key to 30 seconds in the notification area and select Manual Login. When the times limit is reached and Smart TPM still doesn't detect your portable user key is in range of your computer. • Device... requires that you set . Smart TPM searches for the key based on the length of time Smart TPM scans your Bluetooth cell phone key. - 21 - Manual Login/Logout You can configure how much time it , ranging from 5 seconds to make sure it is not handy. When prompted, enter the TPM User...
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GA-P55A-UD5 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AUD5-1002R
GA-P55A-UD5 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AUD5-1002R
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... the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS... in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of the product,...
... the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS... in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of the product,...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 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 ...
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... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to...
... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield 2-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to...
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... static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as the...
... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is inserted as the...
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... with your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from...
... with your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from...
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... A. System Requirements - Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the Set SLI Configuration screen and ensure the... Enable SLI technology check box is selected. C. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards.
... A. System Requirements - Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - Refer to the Set SLI Configuration screen and ensure the... Enable SLI technology check box is selected. C. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual of the two cards.
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. The...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for BIOS configurations). Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. The...
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... for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header...
... for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header...
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... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be reduced during system halt state to manually set the CPU base clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value...
... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) item below to be reduced during system halt state to manually set the CPU base clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value...
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... you to set the PCIe clock frequency. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on your CPU. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 42 - Disabled Disables this feature. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings.
... you to set the PCIe clock frequency. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on your CPU. PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 42 - Disabled Disables this feature. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings.
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...non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. BIOS... Setup - 50 - If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for all other errors...
...non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. BIOS... Setup - 50 - If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for all other errors...
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... the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
... the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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Drivers Installation - 66 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
Drivers Installation - 66 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. P55A-UD5 D1 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Extract...Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches ...
...on the main BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to access Q-Flash. P55A-UD5 D1 . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is saved to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Extract...Flash you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches ...