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...utility: Click Cancel to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. 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 greater than the...system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE ...
...utility: Click Cancel to automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for the Intel SATA controllers. 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 greater than the...system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Or you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID array: (Note 3): Click Manual to expand its capacity. Using GIGABYTE ...
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Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4.
Initializing the TPM chip 5 3.1. Initializing the TPM Chip with the Smart TPM Utility 5 3.2. Advanced Mode...8 4. Creating a Bluetooth Cell Phone Key 19 4.3. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver 4 2.2. Other Features...21 - 2 - Configuring the System BIOS 3 2. Table of Contents TPM Configuration Procedure 3 1. Installing the Infineon TPM Driver and the Smart TPM Utility 4 2.1. Installing the Smart TPM Utility 4 3. Configuring the Smart TPM Utility 18 4.1. Creating a USB Key 18 4.2. Other Bluetooth Settings 21 4.4.
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... up the encrypted files first. Be sure to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. Configuring the Smart TPM utility 1. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the... after the TPM chip is cleared. Installing the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility 3. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. To prevent the TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to activate the TPM chip. It...
... up the encrypted files first. Be sure to save changes and then exit the BIOS Setup program. Configuring the Smart TPM utility 1. Configuring the System BIOS To use the Clear Security Chip setting (press + in the BIOS main menu to display this setting) to the Security Chip Configuration menu and the... after the TPM chip is cleared. Installing the Infineon TPM driver and the Smart TPM utility 3. Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. To prevent the TPM settings being cleared by other users, we recommend that you set Security Chip to activate the TPM chip. It...
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... Drive. • Smart TPM simplifies the configuration procedure of the Infineon Security Platform initialization and its functions. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Personal Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. You can change...
... Drive. • Smart TPM simplifies the configuration procedure of the Infineon Security Platform initialization and its functions. Initializing the TPM chip After configuring the system BIOS and installing the driver software, the Infineon Security Platform icon , which your Personal Secure Drive(PSD) Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. You can change...
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... the drive label, enter the label in the Drive label for saving your Personal Secure Drive and enter the Personal Secure Drive size in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of Smart...
... the drive label, enter the label in the Drive label for saving your Personal Secure Drive and enter the Personal Secure Drive size in the BIOS Setup program. • This password incorporates the functionalities of the "Owner Password," "User Password," "Emergency Recovery Token Password," and "Password Reset Token Password" of Smart...
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... to use as the portable Smart TPM user key. You can select more than one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in the system BIOS. Then select the cell phone that you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key and a screen similar to begin the initialization of... which will overwrite the former. 2. Create a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to BIOS check box will store the encrypted TPM User Password in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to search for pairing. If more than...
... to use as the portable Smart TPM user key. You can select more than one user stores their encrypted TPM User Passwords in the system BIOS. Then select the cell phone that you want to use as the portable Smart TPM user key and a screen similar to begin the initialization of... which will overwrite the former. 2. Create a USB key: Select the Use USB storage check box and click Refresh to BIOS check box will store the encrypted TPM User Password in the BIOS, the latter will be used for the USB flash drive(s) that you want to search for pairing. If more than...
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...the TPM chip and setting up . Loss of the password(s) or the key(s) will overwrite the former. - 18 - Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Smart TPM provides users with the TPM, be cracked or read... cell phone/USB flash drive key, so when they lost a key they still can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to store their PSD data by simply connecting to launch the Smart TPM utility. 4. In addition, users can access data. • ...
...the TPM chip and setting up . Loss of the password(s) or the key(s) will overwrite the former. - 18 - Configuring the Smart TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Smart TPM provides users with the TPM, be cracked or read... cell phone/USB flash drive key, so when they lost a key they still can create more than one user uses the "Enable Bacup to BIOS" function to store their PSD data by simply connecting to launch the Smart TPM utility. 4. In addition, users can access data. • ...
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... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. You are able to confirm, click Yes.
... the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard includes a Bluetooth receiver and turn off or reset your PSD by plugging in BIOS Setup and then set earlier and click OK to complete creating the USB key. You are able to confirm, click Yes.
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... in any means without prior notice. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. All...
... in any means without prior notice. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. All...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD5 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 ...1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status 59 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD5 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 ...1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 49 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 51 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status 59 ...
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... 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 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 ...83 4-8 Auto...
... 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 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 ...83 4-8 Auto...
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... 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 JMicron x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM(Note) PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
... 1 PCI Express x4 3 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s or Intel® P55 JMicron x4 x1 JMB362 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM(Note) PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer...
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... default bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is optional due to change the operating bandwidth for how to different regional policy. 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 detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail...
... default bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is optional due to change the operating bandwidth for how to different regional policy. 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 detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail...
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...Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in ...
...Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it in ...
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... PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
... PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
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...conditions (green LED) MD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. ACPI LEDs: S4_S5_LED S3_LED S1_LED S0_LED Hardware Installation - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/...Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. The 7 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and IDE/SATA devices)...
...conditions (green LED) MD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED) Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions. ACPI LEDs: S4_S5_LED S3_LED S1_LED S0_LED Hardware Installation - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/...Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. The 7 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and IDE/SATA devices)...
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...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). The power button and reset button allow users to quickly...they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Phase LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing ...
...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). The power button and reset button allow users to quickly...they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Phase LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing ...
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... problem. You may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. 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 speaker on the chassis... Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front...
... problem. You may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. 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 speaker on the chassis... Yellow/Purple): System Status LED Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front...
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... 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by...
... 2 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by...
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... major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the...
... major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to clear the...