Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Manual
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GA-P55-UD3P GA-P55-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD3P-1001R - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Jul. 14, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55-UD3P / GA-P55-UD3R Jul. 14, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 3
with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55-UD3P/GA-P55-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 5
Channel Audio 109 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 111 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 113 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 115 5-3 Troubleshooting 116 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 116 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 117 5-4 Regulatory Statements 119 j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-P55-UD3P or GA-P55-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 7
USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX PWR_FAN GA-P55-UD3P / GA-P55-UD3R R_USB USB_LAN JMB362 SYS_FAN1 AUDIO F_AUDIO RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1(Note) PCI1 CODEC PCI2 PCIEX4 TPM IC j DDR3_2 DDR3_1 IDE DDR3_4 DDR3_3 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_1 GSATA2_0 Intel® P55 SYS_FAN2 CD_IN - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 8
Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS JMB362 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM j Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 8 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 9
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) as well as physical harm to the user. • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 10
Specifications CPU Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor in the LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset Memory Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 11
back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 12
for Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Support TPM j Support for Smart 6™ Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 13
motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Step 1: CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 16
memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 17
each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 19
supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. RJ-45 port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 20
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 21
devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 22
2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion requirements, it is the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 23
correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 24
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The P55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 1 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 25
supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 26
beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 27
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 28
) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 Hardware - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 29
16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Blue) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 30
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 BIOS configurations). Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 31
20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more details. - 31 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 32
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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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 34
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD3P D6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 35
you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P55-UD3P D6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 36
to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration j Use this menu to configure the TPM function. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 37
Level BIOS Version BCLK 1024 MB CPU overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 38
to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 39
is determined by multiplying the BLCK Frequency value by the Uncore Clock Ratio value. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 40
first verify the overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability is highly dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 40 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 41
Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. ) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 42
: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults >>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 6~15. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 43
Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 44
are: Auto (default), 1~8. Different Ranks Options are: Auto (default), 1~8. On The Same Rank Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 45
-2009 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result Auto. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 46
Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D6 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 47
the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 48
the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 49
every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 50
operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 51
specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 52
F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 53
Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to ECP+EPP. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 54
by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 55
the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 55 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 56
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 57
configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 57 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 58
BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 59
to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 60
all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 61
this function with the Supervisor/ User password. Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the Security Platform. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 62
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recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 64
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 65
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 66
, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 67
system and drivers are installed. MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. Installing Windows - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 68
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 69
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 70
and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 71
the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to 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 saved to a hard drive in - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 72
defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 73
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 74
install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for Quick Boost. Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 75
. The Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in a set Application will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 76
/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user ) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 77
on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to configure the data sharing settings. in the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 78
for daily use. Instructions: Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings. SMART QuickBoost SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike; users simply click on one - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 79
SMART Recovery With SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data files (Note 2) or copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the Config button to open the Smart - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 80
previous settings. SMART TimeLock SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options. Instructions (Note 6): Click the lock icon on ). You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 81
cell phone or when plugging in the USB flash drive that is configured as the Smart TPM user key. Selecting the Enable Backup to BIOS check box will store the encrypted TPM User Password in the system BIOS. 3. Click OK to complete the settings. j Only for GA-P55-UD3P. - 81 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 82
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An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 84
Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 85
RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 86
press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the stripe block size, press . Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 87
(0) Member Disk(0) [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 5. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 87 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 88
recovery drive is hidden. Step 1: select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press (Figure 8). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Exit - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 89
data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume function of the Intel Matrix Storage Console in the operating system. On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to a previous state. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 90
To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU press to confirm or to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 91
Controller Connectors JMB362 eSATA ports GIGABYTE GSATA2_0/1 SATA2 BIOS Settings Set eSATA Controller to BIOS Setup. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 92
Main Menu block. Highlight the item that you wish to execute and press . Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu Disk Drive List ] [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 93
: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. [fg]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character Figure 4 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 94
Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name } HDD0: - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 95
RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 96
save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1 - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 97
For the Intel P55, type (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\imsm\32bit\*.* • For the JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2, type (Figure 2): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\gsata\32bit\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Figure 2 Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 98
will then appear asking you to specify additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Figure 1 Step 2: For the Intel P55: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 99
menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 100
in your system.) For the Intel P55: Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver (Figure 4). Figure 4 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 101
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 6 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 102
drive that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 9). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 103
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next. Figure 10 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 104
than the old one.) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer and replace manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more details). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 105
driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: On the View menu of the Intel Rebuild RAID Volume Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Step 4: To check the rebuild status - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 106
Options in the MAIN MENU of the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. On the RECOVERY OPTIONS menu, select Enable Only Recovery Disk to show the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 107
1-Mirror Capacity 120 GB Status Degraded Members(HDDx) 0? [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Step 2: The selection bar of the array will display as Normal. Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 108
• Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 109
. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time. A. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 110
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 111
S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 112
B. S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 113
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 114
Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 115
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 115 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 116
the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 117
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 118
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 119
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 120
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or - Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R | Manual - Page 121
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GA-P55-UD3P
GA-P55-UD3R
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
™
i7 processor family/
Intel
®
Core
™
i5 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-P55UD3P-1001R