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Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like...this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
Changes to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like...this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P67A-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P67A-UD5 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 ...
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... - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the...modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...
... - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the...modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...
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...; Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System...
...; Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System...
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...from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and...the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle...
...from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and...the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU Socket LGA1155 CPU Notch Notch Triangle...
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...Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ...unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DDR3_2 - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_4 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the ...
...Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ...unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_3 DS/SS - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DDR3_2 - Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/SS DDR3_4 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the ...
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...this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove ..., USB flash drive and etc. The Marvell 88SE9128 controller supports RAID function. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s and USB...
...this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove ..., USB flash drive and etc. The Marvell 88SE9128 controller supports RAID function. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. eSATA/USB Combo Connector This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s and USB...
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...+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Hardware Installation - 30 - Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local ...
...+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Hardware Installation - 30 - Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local ...
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... restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to IEEE 1394a specification.
... restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to IEEE 1394a specification.
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... (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for different number of active cores.... Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only...
... (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) Turbo Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to determine whether to set a power limit for different number of active cores.... Auto sets the current limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to enable all CPU cores. (Default) 1 Enables only one CPU core. 2 Enables only...
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... system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables this set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
... system memory multiplier. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Disabled Disables this set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
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... may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. (Default: Auto) Standard Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility...
... may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. (Default: Auto) Standard Disables Load-Line Calibration and sets VDroop following Intel specifications. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control IO Latency Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility...
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... Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is...
... Auto. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. DRAM VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. The default is...
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... devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3, 5 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. Head Number of cylinders. Access Mode Sets the...drive access mode. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the ...
... devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3, 5 Master, 4 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your SATA devices by using one of the currently installed hard drive. Head Number of cylinders. Access Mode Sets the...drive access mode. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the ...
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...to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P67 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities ... 49 - BIOS Setup IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P67 Chipset) Enables or disables...
...to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P67 Chipset) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities ... 49 - BIOS Setup IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P67 Chipset) Enables or disables...
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... the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. BIOS Setup IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA...
... the approximate length of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will show Open, and the length shown is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. BIOS Setup IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA...
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... following : Date (of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on upon the...
... following : Date (of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on upon the...
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... (RPM) Displays current CPU/power/system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 55 - Disabled Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/power/system...
... (RPM) Displays current CPU/power/system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 55 - Disabled Allows the CPU fan to emit warning sound if the CPU/power/system...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune ... from a profile. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune ... from a profile. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides you fully know each function of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to...