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GA-P55-UD4P GA-P55-UD4 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-P55UD4P-1001R
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Motherboard GA-P55-UD4P/GA-P55-UD4 Jul. 10, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55-UD4P / GA-P55-UD4 Jul. 10, 2009
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set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included 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
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...6 GA-P55-UD4P/GA-P55-UD4 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 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory
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113 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Functionj 115 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 116 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 118 5-3 Troubleshooting 119 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 119 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 120 5-4 Regulatory Statements 122 j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-P55-UD4P or GA-P55-UD4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-Way SLI bridge connector I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall
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GA-P55-UD4P/GA-P55-UD4 Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_ESATA_2 USB_1394_ESATA_1 LGA1156 USB_LAN2 j USB_LAN1 JMB362 RTL8111D AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1(Note) PCIEX16 RTL8111D j PCIEX1_2 CD_IN SPDIF_I SPDIF_O CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX8 PCI1 BATTERY
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Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory DMI Interface Intel® P55 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMB362 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 14 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB
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wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set have a problem related to the use of the product,
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1-2 Product 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  4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM
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1394a ports 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports 2 x RJ-45 ports j 1 x RJ-45 port k 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. k Only for GA-P55-UD4. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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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-UD4P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will
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wish to set the frequency beyond the standard 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 and the notches on the CPU. LGA1156 CPU
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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
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that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete
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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 mode will double
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unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to 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
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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
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/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Two CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of
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occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector
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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 con- figuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. k Only for GA-P55-UD4. - 21
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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. Hardware Installation - 22 -
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supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using
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design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recom
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a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role
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to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector 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 on configuring a RAID array. GSATA2_1
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a beep code. One single short 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
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NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will be present
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No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For
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cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 17) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please
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SLCT GND 19) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS
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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). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep
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22) 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. - 33 -
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Hardware Installation - 34 -
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latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended
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v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55-UD4P D41 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/08/2009-P55-7A89RG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press
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> to access more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. - 37 - BIOS Setup
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Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit 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-UD4P. BIOS Setup - 38 -
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overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique
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Tech. Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this
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BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,
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It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. 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. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1
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operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 43 - BIOS Setup
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Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this Options are: Auto (default), 6~15. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 44 -
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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. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Reads Followed by Reads x Different DIMMs 6 x Different Ranks 5 x On The Same Options are: Auto (default), 1~2. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 46 -
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, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) Note: Enabling Load-Line Calibration may result in damage to VRef. The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. The default is Auto. - 47 - BIOS Setup
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Defaults Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings
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Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level  Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets
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Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS. Access Mode Sets other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640
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Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS daily use. The settings here synchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology
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For HDD (Secs) Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS
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. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. - 53 - BIOS Setup
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support set this item to Disabled. Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a LAN cable is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. BIOS
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Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field for GA-P55-UD4P. - 55 - BIOS Setup
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Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. BIOS Setup - 56 -
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) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 57
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on a specific day in a month. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables
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the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field . CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound
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3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. BIOS Setup - 60 -
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safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load 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-UD4P. - 61 - BIOS
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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-UD4P. BIOS Setup - 62
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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-UD4P. - 63 - BIOS Setup
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/ 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-UD4P. BIOS Setup - 64 -
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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
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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
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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. - 67 - Drivers Installation
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, 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
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system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or
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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
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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
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4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances
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Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the message
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devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS 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
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. 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 Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the
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information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Quick Boost mode provides
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Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 11 Advanced Settings 12 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 13 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version
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, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/ Memory. (Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when
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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 data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (
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4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and 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
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a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: backup (Note 3) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions:
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simple rules and options. Instructions (Note 6): Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™ password. Set the time when a user hardware device or loss of data). You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users.
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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-UD4P. - 83 - Unique Features
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supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details. Select Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver set up the Teaming mode based on your hub's specifications GA-P55-UD4P. To remove
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disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. supported by P55 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set
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: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 1 Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. 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
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C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins,
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and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if necessary. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once
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Size 111.7GB 111.7GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Member Disk(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
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provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system operation using a designated recovery drive. With the Rapid Recovery Technology, which employs RAID 1 functionality, users can copy the data from the master drive to the recovery drive; if needed, the data on the recovery
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Continuous or On Request (Figure 11). When set to Continuous, changes made to the data on to update data from the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Update Volume option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-
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Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 12), press to confirm or
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: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. 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
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Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID setup utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1.07.06 Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp. (http://www.gigabyte.com) HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB 120 GB Non-RAID
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Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Create created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. [fg]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5). Steps: 1.
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128 KB 240 GB Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name } HDD0: ST3120026AS } HDD1: ST3120026AS Available 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Setting Stripe Block Select
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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-RAID Solve Mirror
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screen to 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
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, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot
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Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista 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
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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 SCSI Adapter you
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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 floppy
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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 installation
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(go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder
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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
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drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel P55: Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more
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in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console when the Rebuild RAID Volume Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Step 4: To check the rebuild status during the rebuild
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Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master 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
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rebuilding process. The rebuilding progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When done, the status of the array will display as Normal. Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Main Menu ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror
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• 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
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the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations. j Only for GA-P55-UD4P. k Only for GA-P55-UD4
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jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone
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allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial 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
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S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth
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-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. speaker bass effect. j (Note) Only for GA-P55-UD4P. When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not
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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: process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current
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the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer
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Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager audio, click the Stop Recording button . 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
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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
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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
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"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
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GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Appendix
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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
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