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GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/ Intel® Core™ i5 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-P55AU3P-1002R - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009 Motherboard GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Oct. 16, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 4
GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-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 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 5
Hard Drive(s 85 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers 85 5-1-2 Configuring JMB362 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 9128 SATA Controller 99 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 104 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 106 5-2 Configuring - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 7
GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout KB_USB R_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 LGA1156 PHASE LED ATX R_USB USB30_LAN NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO JMB362 GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3R PCIEX1_1 (Note 1) SYS_FAN1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 BAT CODEC PCI1 CD_IN SPDIF_I - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 8
Dual Channel Memory x16 PCI Express Bus DMI Interface 1 PCI Express x4 2 PCI Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) JMB362 RJ45 NEC RTL8111D x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 2 SATA 6Gb/s Marvell 9128 Intel® P55 x1 x4 Switch PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 10
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 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1333 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 11
w iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) - 11 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 12
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-P55A-UD3P. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 15
pin. Check 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 16
following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 17
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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 19
that supports digital optical instructions on configuring a RAID array. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 20
USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 21
14) SPDIF_I 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) LPT 18) COMA 19) CLR_CMOS 20) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 22
supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion requirements, it is - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 23
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. 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 24
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 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 25
supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID ) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-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-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 29
16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) 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 No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 30
serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 32
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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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 34
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 35
BIOS Version: GA-P55A-UD3P D12) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 36
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-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 37
BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size D12 136.73 MHz 2324.39 MHz 1367.34 MHz 2048 MB CPU Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce memory module that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 39
after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 40
enabled. Important: 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 41
allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 42
the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. Channel Interleaving Options are: Auto (default), Timing Control tRC Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. tRRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~7. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 43
****** Mother Board Voltage Control ****** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU Load-Line Calibration [Disabled] CPU Vcore 1.25625V [Auto] QPI/Vtt Voltage 1.100V [Auto] F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 44
Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 45
information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size , CPU temperature, Chipset temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 46
Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M 1024M Item Help Menu Level Move your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 47
hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 48
-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 49
Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 50
the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to Chaper 4, "eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)." (Default: Disabled) PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel P55 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 51
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. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) Specifies the operating - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 52
LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 53
ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. GSATA Controller (Marvell BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 54
. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 54 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 55
not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. EuP Support wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 56
to the motherboard CI header. CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 57
mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3P. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 59
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-P55A-UD3P. - 59 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3P. BIOS Setup - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 61
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-P55A-UD3P. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-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-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 66
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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 67
up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 70
However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. P55A-UD3P D12 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 71
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 RAID/AHCI mode or a hard - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 72
defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 73
. 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 74
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 result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 75
Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 76
/Help 14 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 15 Live Utility Update (Check for 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 77
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers 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 (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 78
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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 79
, and remind users of the dates. It also stores the recorded data in the main and backup BIOS simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails. Instructions: Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. You can record personal passwords and - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 80
were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device (Note 5). Instructions: Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON/OFF Recorder or File the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. Unique Features - 80 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-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-P55A-UD3P. - 81 - Unique Features - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 82
Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 83
1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program, set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to enable RAID for the Intel SATA controllers. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 84
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identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • 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 drive(s) in your computer Attach one - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 86
AHCI. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Turbo SATA3/USB 3.0 Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 87
. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the P55 RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 88
4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press to proceed. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 89
(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. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 90
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 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes : None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 91
(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : Recovery Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 92
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 to abort. Intel(R) Matrix - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 93
RAID. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) PCH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Turbo SATA3/USB 3.0 Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 94
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 Non-RAID Press to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Figure 2 In the main screen of the RAID setup utility (Figure 3), use the up or - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 95
Array: 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 Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID_ 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 96
Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under to confirm or to abort. Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 97
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 Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 98
10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press . The selection bar - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 99
end to available SATA port on the motherboard. The Marvell 9128 SATA controller controls the GSATA3_6/7 ports on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 100
22L PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1006 2.1.0.1314 2.56Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 101
characters). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure -> Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks * PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L * PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 102
-22L Free Physical Disks Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1006 2.1.0.1314 2.56Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 103
driver diskette (for AHCI mode) and the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities and select Marvell Raid - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 104
, 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 105
the motherboard driver disk. Intel P55, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows XP operating sys- tem. • For the JMicron JMB362, select 3) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit op- erating system. • For the Marvell 9128 , select 5) Marvell AHCI driver - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 106
you to specify additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Step 2: Figure 1 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 will appear. Select - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 107
, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 For the Marvell 9128: Insert the - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 108
the SATA AHCI driver first when installing Windows Vista onto the RAID drives attached to the Marvell 9128 controller. For the Intel P55: Step 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: - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 109
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 7 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 7 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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 110
the floppy disk/USB flash drive that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 10). 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 111
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 11 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next. Figure 11 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 12). Figure - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 112
a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the old one.) For the Intel P55: Turn Intel Storage Console icon in the notification area, which will show that a RAID volume is being rebuilt). If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 113
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 3: Click Next when the Rebuild RAID Volume Wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Step 4: To - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 114
are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can 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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 115
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 Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [ Hard - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 116
• Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the JMB362 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 be rebuilt in - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 117
. Press on GSATA RAID Configuration to access the RAID configuration menu. Move the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for example, VD 0: New_VD) and press and then select Rebuild. Press again. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 118
BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD PD 0: WDC WD800[DJDel-e2t2eL] PD 8: WDC WD800[RJDes-u2m2Le] Free Physical Disks Information ID : 0 Name : New_VD Status : Degrade Stripe Size : 64K RAID Mode : RAID1 Size - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 119
audio driver. For manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 120
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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 121
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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 122
. (Note) If you have connected a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) to the 2-pin S/PDIF Out header (SPDIF_O) on the motherboard to output digital audio to your expansion card, you can enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings, such as the - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 123
be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 124
5-2-4 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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 125
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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 126
. 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. Appendix - 126 - - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 127
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 128
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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 129
"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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 130
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 - Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 131
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-P55A-UD3R | Manual - Page 132
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, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 136 -
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GA-P55A-UD3P
GA-P55A-UD3R
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel
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Core
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i7 processor family/
Intel
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Core
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i5 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-P55AU3P-1002R