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...up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. 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 complex and time-consuming configurations. Without the driver, ... 3: 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 the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID array:...
...up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. 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 complex and time-consuming configurations. Without the driver, ... 3: 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 the Intel SATA controllers. To manually set up a RAID array:...
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... number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the...
... number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard 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 ... Connectors 22 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 50 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 52 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 54 2-7 Power Management Setup 58 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard 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 ... Connectors 22 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Buttons 24 1-11 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 50 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 52 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 54 2-7 Power Management Setup 58 2-8 PC Health Status...
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......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 SaverTM 2 77... 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Auto Green...83 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 84 4-9 Teaming 85 Chapter 5 Appendix...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
......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 SaverTM 2 77... 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Auto Green...83 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 84 4-9 Teaming 85 Chapter 5 Appendix...87 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 87 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
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GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI ... 3 IEEE 1394a DMI Interface LAN1 LAN2 2 SATA 3Gb/s RJ45 ATA-133/100/66/33 RJ45 GIGABYTE IDE Channel RTL8111D RTL8111D SATA2 Intel® P55 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS JMicron JMB362 6 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM...
GA-P55A-UD7 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI ... 3 IEEE 1394a DMI Interface LAN1 LAN2 2 SATA 3Gb/s RJ45 ATA-133/100/66/33 RJ45 GIGABYTE IDE Channel RTL8111D RTL8111D SATA2 Intel® P55 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 Dual BIOS JMicron JMB362 6 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM...
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... eSATA. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; I/O Controller w 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 Bundled Software w iTE IT8720 chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System...
... eSATA. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; I/O Controller w 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 Bundled Software w iTE IT8720 chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System...
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... be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory... provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation DS/SS - - If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the...
... be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory... provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation DS/SS - - If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the...
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... slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the...
... slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the...
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...): GD1: Normal working conditions; 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
...): GD1: Normal working conditions; 1-10 Onboard LEDs and Buttons CPU VTT/Memory Phase Indicator LEDs This motherboard contains 4 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to improper plug/unplug actions.
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...button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • Always turn ... the CPU loading. Hardware Installation To enable the PHASE LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. Quick Buttons...
...button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs. PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button • Always turn ... the CPU loading. Hardware Installation To enable the PHASE LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Use the clearing CMOS button to factory defaults when needed. Quick Buttons...
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Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...
Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...
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...Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power... Orange): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 ...
...Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power... Orange): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 ...
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...to) to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
...to) to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-7A89TG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to set the ... subsequent access to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD7 D25 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/05/2010-P55-7A89TG06C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to set the ... subsequent access to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT...
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...ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the... submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the...of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to...
...ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the... submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the...of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to...
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...are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in... Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
...are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in... Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
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... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } 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 D25 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } 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 D25 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable all CPU ... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. BIOS Setup - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to enable all CPU ... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. BIOS Setup - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo...
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...from 100 MHz to decrease average power consumption and heat production. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). The item... control of CPU base clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
...from 100 MHz to decrease average power consumption and heat production. QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). The item... control of CPU base clock. This item is configurable only if the Base Clock(BCLK) Control option is installed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ...
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...Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. BIOS Setup - 44 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to.... the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used;
...Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. BIOS Setup - 44 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to.... the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used;