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GA-P55-UD3L-TPM GA-P55-UD3L GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-P55UD3L-2301R
GA-P55-UD3L-TPM GA-P55-UD3L GA-P55-US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor family User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-P55UD3L-2301R
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L 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 ...
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... Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Smart TPM j 77 4-8 Auto Green...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 80 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 86 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... Microphone Recording 97 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 99 5-3 Troubleshooting 100 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 100 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 101 5-4 Regulatory Statements 103 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 5 -
... Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 71 4-5 Q-Share...73 4-6 Smart 6™ ...74 4-7 Smart TPM j 77 4-8 Auto Green...78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 80 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 86 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... Microphone Recording 97 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 99 5-3 Troubleshooting 100 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 100 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 101 5-4 Regulatory Statements 103 j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3L-TPM, GA-P55-UD3L, or GA-P55-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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...; H55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE iTE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4 (Note 2) F_USB2 F_USB1 GSATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 F_PANEL "*" The GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to x1 mode. - 7 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. (Note 2) When the PCIEX1 slot...
...; H55 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4SATA2_3 IDE iTE IT8720 B_BIOS M_BIOS FDD PCIEX4 (Note 2) F_USB2 F_USB1 GSATA2_0 CLR_CMOS GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 F_PANEL "*" The GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to x1 mode. - 7 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. (Note 2) When the PCIEX1 slot...
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GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel ...-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 CODEC 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 8 -
GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L/GA-P55-US3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel ...-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 CODEC 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 8 -
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...61559; 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 andmemory modules.) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio...-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for Software ATI CrossFireX™ technology only (Note 5) Technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices GIGABYTE ...
...61559; 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 andmemory modules.) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio...-P55-UD3L-TPM/GA-P55-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for Software ATI CrossFireX™ technology only (Note 5) Technology Storage Interface Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices GIGABYTE ...
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... Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be...
... Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.0cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be...
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...BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 33 - Help for each item is displayed on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find ... of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3L E5c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features ...
...BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 33 - Help for each item is displayed on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find ... of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3L E5c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features ...
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A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the TPM function. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set ... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and...
A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the TPM function. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set ... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and...
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... Setup In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 55 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or...
... Setup In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 55 - The BIOS defaults settings help the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or...
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... Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. Type the password again and press . The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate...
... Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on the password item and when requested for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. Type the password again and press . The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate...
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... to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the CMOS. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 57 - BIOS Setup Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
... to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the CMOS. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. - 57 - BIOS Setup Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. It is recommended that you use this function...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. It is recommended that you use this function...
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j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Unique Features - 68 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload ...
j Only for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. Unique Features - 68 - As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload ...
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...Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. click the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon and select Initialization Wizard to complete the settings. - 77 - lows ... data as the Smart TPM user key. Save changes and then restart your own password. tialize the TPM chip, set the User Password Step 2: in sequence: Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...
...Configure a Personal Secure Drive (PSD) here. Step 3: Install the Smart TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Instructions for GA-P55-UD3L-TPM. 3. click the icon or right-click the Smart TPM icon and select Initialization Wizard to complete the settings. - 77 - lows ... data as the Smart TPM user key. Save changes and then restart your own password. tialize the TPM chip, set the User Password Step 2: in sequence: Step 1: As the computer starts, enter the BIOS Setup program. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...