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... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD4 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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD4 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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read...
... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read...
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... installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. System Requirements - C. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation One CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology...
... installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. System Requirements - C. Browse to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Hardware Installation One CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector - Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector in the operating system, go to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology...
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... the jumper. Failure to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Hardware Installation 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
... the jumper. Failure to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Hardware Installation 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD4 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for one...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version P67A-UD4 F4f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2010-P67-7A89UG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The system will still be used for one...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to manually configure CPU...
... only works for CPU Turbo mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in BIOS setup. (Default: Disabled) Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to manually configure CPU...
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... the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 38 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 2000 MHz. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
... the CPU base clock and DMI/PCIe bus frequency. Depending on XMP memory module(s) to emit PROCHOT signals. >>>>> Standard Clock Control BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the memory being used; BIOS Setup - 38 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to 2000 MHz. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default...
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... : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.250V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM Termination 0.750V [Auto...
... : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Vcore 1.250V [Auto] x Dynamic Vcore(DVID) +0.000V Auto QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.050V [Auto] System Agent Voltage 0.920V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH PCH Core 1.050V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.800V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto] DRAM VRef. 0.750V [Auto] DRAM Termination 0.750V [Auto...
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... CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Ch-B Address VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 42 - DRAM VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
... CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. The default is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Ch-B Address VRef. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is Auto. The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 42 - DRAM VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software...
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... GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The ad- Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for legacy...
... GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The ad- Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup- Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled for legacy...
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...: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of 10/100/1000 Mbps in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to the fault or short. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. Cable Length Displays the approximate...
...: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of 10/100/1000 Mbps in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to the fault or short. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. Cable Length Displays the approximate...
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... SATA controller. Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. In case you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the same version as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 49 - Bypass Disables RAID. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you want to switch to Fw Mode...
... SATA controller. Onchip Keeps the original firmware version. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. In case you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the same version as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 49 - Bypass Disables RAID. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you want to switch to Fw Mode...
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...CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is Enabled. Normal Allows the CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan...
...CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is Enabled. Normal Allows the CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan...
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... your motherboard model. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. B. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power...
... your motherboard model. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to begin the BIOS update. B. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any key to return to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.17 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L3206E 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power...
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... steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before...
... steps to set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. You can click the Xpress Install All button to automatically install all of data. (Note 3) If you manually build a non-RAID 0 array, you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode eSATA3 Transaction Mode eSATA3 RAID Configuration SATA3 Firmware Selection Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM R_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Turbo F_USB30 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode eSATA3 Transaction Mode eSATA3 RAID Configuration SATA3 Firmware Selection Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
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... up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. For AHCI mode, use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID...
... up arrow key on the keyboard to scroll to the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller item and press . Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. For AHCI mode, use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID...
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... to be installed (Figure 2). B. Appendix Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can proceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install" to the previous screen. The screen will display two drivers, both of which need to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you do not need to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. For the Marvell 88SE9128: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and...
... to be installed (Figure 2). B. Appendix Installing Windows 7/Vista As Windows 7 and Vista already include SATA RAID/AHCI controller driver, you can proceed with Windows, using "Xpress Install" to the previous screen. The screen will display two drivers, both of which need to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you do not need to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. For the Marvell 88SE9128: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA AHCI driver and...
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...disable this device. (If not, skip this step.) Step 3: Then go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 106 - Press to the Support...
...disable this device. (If not, skip this step.) Step 3: Then go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 106 - Press to the Support...