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GA-P67A-UD3P LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P67AU3P-1001R
GA-P67A-UD3P LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/ Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/ Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P67AU3P-1001R
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Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
Example: Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P67A-UD3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P67A-UD3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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... voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the contrary, is complete.
... the pin holes on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the contrary, is complete.
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... and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. •...
... and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. •...
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... motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to...
... motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be...
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... specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to decrease power consumption. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will be reduced during system halt...
... specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you want to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in order to decrease power consumption. The Intel Turbo Boost technology and associated items below will be reduced during system halt...
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... or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the system memory multiplier. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. This...
... or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the system memory multiplier. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note 1) Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. This...
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...BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. For example, 1 p.m. Access Mode Sets the hard drive...methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ...
...BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. For example, 1 p.m. Access Mode Sets the hard drive...methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ...
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... CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set to run at slow speeds. This item is configurable only when...
... CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set to run at slow speeds. This item is configurable only when...
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...Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. ... Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After ...
...Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. ... Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After ...
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Drivers Installation - 58 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 58 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...the POST to your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. p67aud3p.f1) to access Q-Flash. P67A-UD3P D7 . . . . : BIOS Setup :... XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/21/2010-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
...the POST to your motherboard model. 2. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. p67aud3p.f1) to access Q-Flash. P67A-UD3P D7 . . . . : BIOS Setup :... XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/21/2010-P67-7A89UG0KC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
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...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a ...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current... BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the...
...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a ...programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current... BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the...
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... in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA... array. 2. All with which you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. The following procedure details...
... in the Intel Chipset. (Note 2) It is added. To manually set up a RAID array: (Note 3) Click Manual to access the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, with a simple click of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you have to load the SATA... array. 2. All with which you can quickly configure a RAIDready system for complex and time-consuming configurations. 4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can go to the Application Software screen to individually install the X.H.D utility later. The following procedure details...
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... the data on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
... the data on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
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...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Rebuild completes in the array. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will be...
...(R) Rapid Storage Technology - The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Rebuild completes in the array. Create RAID Volume 2. Reset Disks to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the notification area, which will be...