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1. n CPU_FAN Pin No Definition H ea 1 GND 2 12V Speed Control CPU_FAN d Sense 4 Speed Control t SYS_FAN2 Pin No Definition EE 1 GND oa _ TT 1 2 12V Speed Control co SYS_FAN2 D 3 Sense eae 4 Reserve ee SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN H Pin No Definition 1 1 GND SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN 2 12V 3 Sense e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over heating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector is used to connect a floppy 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 to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable please contact the local dealer 33 1 o ooo oo e8Baaoaaaeasa o o
2. ATX_12V Pin No Definition 3 Iele i 1 GND i LJe 5 2 GND i 3 12V ATX_12V 4 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX Hardware Installation 22 3 4 5 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN Fan Headers 6 The motherboard has a 4 pin CPU fan header CPU_FAN a 4 pin SYS_FAN2 and a 3 pin SYS_ FAN1 system fan headers and a 3 pin power fan header PWR_FAN Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion 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 mended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis
3. e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB header A e Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket 17 CLR_CMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds g Open Normal r o a Short Clear CMOS Values e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear A ing the CMOS values e After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard e After system restart go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults select Load Optimized De faults or manually configur
4. For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 1 MIC2L 1 MIC BERAR 2 GND 2 GND 1 9 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC a e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel 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 module refer to Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 13 CD_IN CD In Connector Black You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header m
5. Pin No Definition 3 GND 4 CD R ya Hardware Installation 14 SPDIF_I S PDIF In Header White This header supports digital S PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S PDIF In cable For purchasing the optional S PDIF In cable please contact the local dealer N Ch Pin No Definition 1 Power 5 Ba 2 SPDIFI n 3 GND EE Si 15 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expan sion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics
6. Power Switch MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED S0 On is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the sys S1 Blinking tem is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep S3 S4 S5 Off state or powered off S5 PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup for more information SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by is suing 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 Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green C
7. ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB WDC WD800JD 22LS WD WMAM9W736333 111 7GB Step 2 Select the new hard drive to add into the array to be rebuilt and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears indicating that an automatic rebuild will be performed after you enter the operating system look for the Intel Storage Console icon ff 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 rebuild the array in the operating system see the next page for more details Intel R Matrix BVCNINDYIDNIOM 1 Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RONIDA DIES 1D AEG Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID Mirror AAN 111 7GB Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB il WDC WD8AQAID VLL WD UMA WO RY Ulery Ae Se Bot Appendix 98 e Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk Then launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the Start menu Ser aes ee es ee E ala bs Sn aed Jew ie ht Pe Reet ee Step 1 l Step 2 On the View menu of the Intel Matrix Storage The new hard drive appears under Non RAID Cons
8. Step 1 Step 2 Click Drive options Click New Note Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence The first PATA IDE connector the second PATA IDE connector the first SATA connector the second SATA connector and so forth For example when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive 63 Unique Features Step 3 Step 4 When partitioning your hard drive make sure to After the operating system is installed right click leave unallocated space 10 GB or more is recom the Computer icon on your desktop and select mended actual size requirements vary depending Manage Go to Disk Management to check disk on the amount of data and begin the installation of allocation the operating system Sana aves Step 5 Sa pe o oom Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated o space black stripe along the top Please 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 any key to ent
9. Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 19 0cm 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 be less than 4 GB Note 2 To enable 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver Note 3 For optimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot Note 4 The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when ATI CrossFireX is enabled Note 5 Whether the CPU system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU system cooler you install Note 6 Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Hardware Installation 12 1 3 A 1 3 1 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides
10. 34 2 23 Hardware Installation 7 IDE IDE Connector The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives Before attach ing the IDE cable locate the foolproof groove on the connector If you wish to connect two IDE devices remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices for example master or slave For information about configuring master slave settings for the IDE devices read the instructions from the device manufacturers 39 EEE 40 2 aa J 8 SATA2_0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 3Gb s Connectors Controlled by P55 Chipset Blue The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb s standard 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 f
11. the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well Step 2 Use your thumb and index finger to grasp the protective socket cover as indicated and lift it up vertically DO NOT touch socket contacts To protect the CPU socket always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed Step 3 Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position Step 5 Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position Hardware Installation Step 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate When replacing the load plate make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle not the lever base portion 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler Step 1 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Place the cooler at
12. BVCNINGOSINION Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329IX 111 7GB ESC Figure 3 79 Appendix Step 3 After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen enter a volume name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters under the Name item and press lt Enter gt Then select a RAID level Figure 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 lt Enter gt to proceed PCH CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RDI RORE RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP Choose the RAID level RAIDO Stripes data performance RAID1 Mirrors data redundancy Recovery Copies data between a master and a recovery disk RAID10 Mirrors data and stripes the mirror RAIDS Stripes data and parity 11Ch oe A RI_Neyt ne Drevinic Menn Py j Cn pA LAAD INCAL ESC Previous Menu Figure 4 Step 4 Under Disks item select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array If only two hard drives are installed they will be automatically assigned to the array Set t
13. CAS Latency Time Options are Auto default 6 15 tRCD Options are Auto default 1 15 BIOS Setup 40 tRP Options are Auto default 1 15 lt tRAS Options are Auto default 1 31 gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Advanced Timing Control gt tRC Options are Auto default 1 63 lt gt tRRD Options are Auto default 1 7 gt tWTR Options are Auto default 1 31 gt tWR Options are Auto default 1 15 gt tWTP Options are Auto default 1 31 F tWL Options are Auto default 1 10 gt tRFC Options are Auto default 1 255 lt gt tRTP Options are Auto default 1 15 gt tFAW Options are Auto default 1 63 lt Command Rate CMD Options are Auto default 1 3 gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Misc Timing Control lt gt B2B CAS Delay Options are Auto default 1 31 Round Trip Latency Options are Auto default 1 255 41 BIOS Setup gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings SS Item Help Auto Menu Level gt gt gt Different Ranks S Auto On The Same Rank Auto gt Channel A Writes Followed by Writes Different DIMMs 6 Auto Different Ranks 6 Auto On The Same Rank l Auto TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults g
14. Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug gt gt RAID IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller the IDE controller still operates in IDE mode lt gt Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I O address and corresponding interrupt Options are Auto 3F8 IRQ4 default 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Disabled lt Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port LPT and specifies its base I O address and correspond ing interrupt Options are 378 IRQ7 default 278 IRQ5 3BC IRQ7 Disabled Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel LPT port Options are SPP Standard Parallel Port default EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ECP Extended Capabilities Port ECP EPP 51 BIOS Setup 2 7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Item Help Soft Off by PWR BTTN Instant Off Menu Level gt PME Event Wake Up Enabled Power On by Ring Enabled Resume by Alarm Disabled Date of Month Alarm Everyday Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 0 0 HPET Support Enabled HPET Mode 9 32 bit mode Power On By Mouse Disabled Power On By Keyboard Disabled lt KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function Soft Off TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults
15. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fin gers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage PCI Express x1 Slot TTT TT TTT TTT d Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are
16. To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options you can press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e 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 using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Update Utilities e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current A version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for the beep codes description e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how t
17. crophone and select Set Default Device eet ri e Appendix 108 Step 4 a To raise the recording and playback volume for the ea aO microphone click the Microphone Boost icon f8 on E i 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 Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording Enabling Stereo Mix lf the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer Step 1 Locate the Volume icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices de 5 45 PM Step 2 On the Recording tab right click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices THe j tbody eek p Beebe Bh Ry H ee m Ber open d Patiti HAB Dervis Au Ba Dorna lar ot 109 Appendix Step 3 When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this item and select Enable Then set it as the default de vice Step 4 Ss H TF spake wm OPEB cree gt ems reba Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to config T oa ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the i g sound p me en i E pS pe gl Sar rae gt SGABYTE i 5 2 4 Using the Sou
18. Array To delete the array select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press lt Enter gt The selection bar will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block Press the space bar on the array to be deleted a small triangle will appear to mark the selected array Press lt Delete gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 11 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Main Menu 3 Hard Disk Drive List Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type Status HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside Revert HDD to Non RAID HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST RAID Disk Drive List ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE Y N N NY oeC BNET Te Members HDDx RDDO GRAID 01 T4 Select RAID SPACE Mark Delete Figure 11 Appendix 90 5 1 3 Making a SATA RAID AHCI Driver Diskette Required for AHCI and RAID Mode To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive s that is are configured to RAID AHCI mode you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation Without the driver the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process First of all copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk For installing Windows Vista you also can copy t
19. Audio standard via EB ion panel and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver 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 1 7 Internal Connectors 1 ATX 12V 10 BAT 2 ATX 11 F_PANEL 3 CPU_FAN 12 F_AUDIO 4 SYS _FAN1 2 13 CDN 5 PWR_FAN 14 SPDIF_ 6 FDD 15 SPDIF_O 7 IDE 16 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 8 SATA2_0 1 2 3 4 5 17 CLR_CMOS 9 GSATA2_0 18 PHASE_LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e 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 1 2 ATX_12V ATX 2x2 12V
20. BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F lt CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU system power fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled lt gt CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements If disabled the CPU fan runs at full speed Default Enabled BIOS Setup 54 lt CPU Smart FAN Control Specifies how to control CPU fan speed This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode Default gt gt Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3 pin CPU fan gt gt 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 55 BIOS Setup 2 9 Load Fail Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optim
21. Drivers Installation e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB e After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 1 Installing Chipset Drivers D Now Loading Please wait After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the rec ommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install GIGABYTE inital Chipset Drivers Wie netorned hal yoi iiaiai ihe diers kibai Below for your motherboard Pieie cick Talal Ar jo baal al ihe divers audomalicaly oman n L g IWF Update Waliy eoni 1 1018 isai MF files that inform ite opening syrien how bo property condigure ihe chipsi for speni onaity such as PCE press of USS minie Go Reskek H Awd Driver ao Rad oT eat when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress
22. Energy Saver 2 for the first time Da GIGABYTE eres Total Mode Button Information Table Button Description Dynamic Energy Saver On Off Switch Default Off Current CPU Power Consumption Total Power Savings Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled Time Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled Total Mode Switch Meter Mode Switch Dynamic Power Phase Status Power Saving Status Icons of the devices currently in power saving mode will light on 3 Level Power Saving Switch Default 1 t 2 Advanced Settings Close Application will enter Stealth Mode Minimize Application will continue to run in taskbar INFO Help 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 defined power saving settings even after the system is restarted Re enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application CO CO N DD on GW Nh EES BO oo D gt Note 1 Before using the Dynamic Energy Saver 2 function 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 powe
23. F7 Optimized Defaults lt ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend gt gt S1 POS Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time b gt 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 off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off lt gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode lt gt PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a PCI or PCle de vice Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Default Enabled lt Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a modem that supports wake up function Default Enabled Note Supported on Wind
24. Install will continue to install other drivers e After the drivers are installed follow the on screen instructions to restart your system You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk e For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 59 Drivers Installation 3 2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it GIGABYTE Chek the Teta button on the right of an appbeation to install wit baed SyriET maragan boo thal aika clint syrien hawchware ninu such E CPU and memory and graphics card and much more ip be moniored or corirodled via a aoe Mirsi 3 iib 3 3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE s application guides content descriptions for this driver disk and the mother board manuals GIGABYTE Drivers Installation 60 3 4 Contact For the detailed
25. POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt key in BIOS Setup 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 lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Inc P55 UD3L D11 lt DEL gt BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu lt End gt Qflash 07 17 2009 P55 7A89RGOLC 00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction Unique Features 66 B Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The following procedure as sumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk Step 1 1 Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive In the main menu of Q Flash use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press lt Enter gt e The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file EB Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system e Ifthe 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 lt End gt
26. Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start e To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand EB high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system e The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors When using a 2x12 power supply remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply
27. RAID Mode Under the Level item use up or down arrow key to select RAID 0 Stripe RAID 1 Mirror or JBOD Figure 5 Then press lt Enter gt to move onto the next step Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Create New RAID Hard Disk Drive List Name GRAID Model Name Available Type Status Level HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Disks Select Disk HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Block 128 KB Size 240 GB Confirm Creation RAID Disk Drive List TL Switch RAID Level ENTER Next Figure 5 87 Appendix 3 Assign Array 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 the Block item use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size Figure 6 ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB Press lt Enter gt Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Create New RAID Hard Disk Drive List Name GRAID Model Name Available Type Status Level 0 Stripe HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Disks Select Disk HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID site 128 KB Size 240 GB Confirm Creation RAID Disk Drive List T4 Switch RAID Block Size ENTER Next ESC Abort Figure 6 5 Set Array Size Under the Size item enter the size of the array and press lt Enter gt 6 Confirm Creation After all of the items above are configured the selection bar automat
28. Saver 2 is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance 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 pe riod of time noy GIGABYTE aes Meter Mode Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On Off Switch Default Off 2 Current CPU Power Consumption 3 Power Saving Calculate power savings based on time 4 Meter Time 5 Meter Timer Reset Switch 6 Total Mode Switch T Meter Mode Switch 8 Dynamic Power Phase Status 9 Power Saving Status Icons of the devices currently in power saving mode will light on 10 3 Level Power Saving Switch Default 1 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 e The above data is for reference only Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model e CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only Actual results may vary based on testing method 71 Unique Features B Total Mode In Total Mode users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Dynamic
29. WEB address http Awww gigabyte vn WEB address http www gigabyte com sa e Gigabyte Technology Pty Ltd Australia WEB address http Awww gigabyte com au 119 Appendix e G B T TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH Germany e Hungary WEB address http Awww gigabyte de WEB address http Awww giga byte hu e G B T TECH CO LTD U K e Turkey WEB address http Awww giga byte co uk WEB address http Awww gigabyte com tr e Giga Byte Technology B V The Netherlands e Russia WEB address http Awww giga byte nl WEB address http Awww gigabyte ru e GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France e Poland WEB address http Awww gigabyte fr WEB address http www gigabyte p e Sweden e Ukraine WEB address http Awww giga byte se WEB address http Awww gigabyte ua e Italy e Romania WEB address http www giga byte it WEB address http www gigabyte com ro e Spain e Serbia WEB address http www giga byte es WEB address http www gigabyte co yu e Greece e Kazakhstan WEB address http www giga byte gr WEB address http www giga byte kz e Czech Republic WEB address http www gigabyte cz You may go to the GIGABYTE website select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website e GIGABYTE Global Service System GIGABYTE Welcome to GIGABYTE Service system If you want to submit new question OF check ow res
30. hard drive specifications If you wish to enter the parameters manually refer to the information on the hard drive gt gt Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive gt gt Cylinder Number of cylinders gt gt Head Number of heads gt gt Precomp Write precompensation cylinder gt Landing Zone Landing zone gt gt Sector Number of sectors lt gt DriveA Allows you to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system If you do not install a floppy disk drive set this item to None Options are None 360K 5 25 1 2M 5 25 720K 3 5 1 44M 3 5 2 88M 3 5 lt Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST gt gt All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system boot will stop gt gt No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error gt gt All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors Default gt gt All But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors gt gt All But Disk Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors lt Memory These fields are read only and are determined by the BIOS POST gt Base Memory Also called conventional memory Typically 640 KB will be reserved for the MS DOS operating system gt Exte
31. key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select Floppy A and press lt Enter gt Q Flash Utility v2 09 Flash TV GG S126 a cesssetasdewsseaudlasereaatacs MXIC 25L1605A 1M 0 file s found 3 Select the BIOS update file and press lt Enter gt A 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 Are you sure to update BIOS appears press lt Enter gt to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS e Do not remove the floppy disk USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updat ing the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete press any key to return to the main menu Q Flash Utility v2 09 MXIC 25L1605A 67 Unique Features Step 4 Press lt Esc gt and then lt Enter gt to exit Q Flash and reboot the system As the system boots you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen Step 5 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS 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 Tweake
32. procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists 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 __Tetal Sint Free Space Type BOW Ge BOW GE Figure 4 Step 2 Insert the motherboard driver disk Method A or the floppy disk USB flash drive that contains the driver Method B then specify the location of the driver Figure 5 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 and save the whole iMSM 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 iMSM 32Bit For Windows Vista 64 bit browse to the 64Bit folder Method B Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to IMSM 32Bit for Windows Vista 32 bit or IMSM 64Bit for Windows Vista 64 bit lt Beier Ghee a aed hae che et Figure 5 Appendix 94 Step 3 When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears select Intel R ICH8R ICHIR ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller and click Next Select the driver to be inatalied Fe Haje deren thal aot peel compare
33. supports digital coaxial audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following de scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description gt Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate device and then remove it from the motherboard e When removing the cable pull it straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector i e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your 19 Hardware Installation Line In Jack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack To configure 7 1 channel audio you need connect with the port of HD
34. to GIGABYTE s website for the latest memory support list e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direc tion If you are unable to insert the 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 En abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following Channel 0 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Channel 1 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 gt gt Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 Two Modules DS SS DS SS Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory ra is rap ac Q Q mila allra G 6 F gt Q AL AUAA ESESES
35. version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Chipset temperature Vcore and memory voltage BIOS Setup 44 2 4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Wed Jul 15 2009 Item Help Time hh mm ss 22 E27 Menu Level gt IDE Channel 0 Master None IDE Channel 0 Slave None IDE Channel 1 Master None IDE Channel 1 Slave None IDE Channel 2 Master None IDE Channel 3 Master None IDE Channel 4 Master None IDE Channel 4 Slave None IDE Channel 5 Master None IDE Channel 5 Slave None A Ae ae fae fae ae fa fa v v Drive A 1 44M 3 5 Halt On All But Keyboard Base Memory 640K TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Extended Memory 1022M Item Help Total Memory 1024M Menu Level gt TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt Date mm dd yy Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date lt Time hh mm ss Sets the system time For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Sel
36. you want to delete Volume0 Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes TL Select ESC Exit DEL Delete Volume Figure 12 Appendix 84 5 1 2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard On this motherboard the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup Step 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST In BIOS Setup go to Inte grated Peripherals ensure that Onboard SATA IDE Device is enabled Then set Onboard SATA IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID IDE Figure 1 If you do not want to create RAID set this item to IDE or AHCI CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID AHCI Mode Disabled Item Help SATA Port0 3 Native Mode Enabled Menu Level gt USB Controllers Enabled USB Legacy Function Enabled USB Storage Function Enabled Azalia Codec Auto Onboard H W LAN Enabled Green LAN Disabled SMART ED nae Pa
37. 0 Volume0 RAIDO Stripe 128KB 223 6GB Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329IX 111 7GB Figure 7 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt 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 81 Appendix Recovery Volume Options Intel Rapid Recover Technology 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 drive can be restored back to the master drive Before you begin e The recovery drive must have equal or greater capacity than the master drive e A recovery volume can be created with two hard drives only A recovery volume and a RAID array cannot co exist in the system at the same time that is if you have already created a recovery volume you are unable to create a RAID array e Only the master drive can be riewed in the operating system the recovery drive is hidden Step 1 select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt Figure 8 uo Intel R 9 BV CNINGOSINION Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Recovery V
38. A Timing Settings Press Enter Channel A Turnaround Settings Press Enter gt gt gt gt gt Channel B Channel B Timing Settings Press Enter Channel B Turnaround Settings Press Enter T46 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults gt Extreme Memory Profile X M P Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings lt System Memory Multiplier SPD Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto lt Memory Frequency Mhz The first memory frequency value is the normal 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 39 BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels gt gt Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level gt gt Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level Default gt gt Extreme Lets the system operate at its best perfo
39. AN2 Speed 0 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM Current SYSTEM FANI Speed 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN 2 Fail Warning Disabled POWER FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled CPU Smart FAN Mode Auto T4 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot Default Disabled lt gt Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system lt gt Current Voltage V Vcore DDR15V 5V 12V Displays the current system voltages lt gt Current System CPU Temperature Displays current system CPU temperature lt gt Current CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Speed RPM Displays current CPU system power fan speed lt gt CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold
40. CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values If your board doesn t have this jumper refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the bat tery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Why do still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier Why cannot install the onboard HD audio driver successfully For Windows XP only Step 1 First make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed check in My Computer gt Properties gt Gen eral gt System If not please update it from Microsoft s website Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully check in My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System Devices Step 2 Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound video and game controllers If yes please disable this device If not skip this step Step 3 Then go back to My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System devices and right click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall Step 4 In Device Manager right cl
41. GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel Core i7 processor family Intel Core i5 processor family User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME P55UD3L 1001R O EN 5011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturerimoorier hd sdas G BT Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany deciare that the product Gescripton of the apparatus system installaton to which refers Motherboard GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L is in Conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 2004 106 EC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio Gsturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused high trequency equipment Limits and mathods of measurement EN 58024 Infoemation Technology of radio Gsturbance characteristics of equipment immanty broadcast receivers and associated characteristics Limits and methods of equipment meateement Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercal and light industry portable tools and eimier electaced O EN 50082 2 Generic immunity standard Part 2 apparatus Industrial enveonment Limits and methods of measurement EN 55014 2 Immunity requikements for household i appliances tools and sim
42. Increases CPU frequency by 9 or 11 depending on CPU loading gt gt Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15 or 17 depending on CPU loading gt gt Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17 or 19 depending on CPU loading Warning Before using C I A 2 please 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 38 gt gt gt gt gt Advanced Clock Control lt CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and Chipset clock Options are 700mV default 800mV 900mV 1000mvV lt gt PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock Options are 700mV default 800mV 900mV 1000mV lt CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the Chipset clock Options are Ops 750ps Default Ops gt Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled Item Help System Memory Multiplier Auto Menu Level gt gt Memory Frequency Mhz 1335 Performance Enhance Turbo DRAM Timing Selectable Auto Profile DDR Voltage PSN Profile QPI Voltage LISV lt Channel Interleaving Auto lt Rank Interleaving Auto Channel
43. LJ N fap oc Q am Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used for optimum performance When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets oD ac Q Q DDR3_1 W If only one DDR3 memory module is installed it is recommended to install it in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 sockets Hardware Installation 1 4 2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power A 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 ESE 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
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45. Optimized Defaults Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth erboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version Appendix 78 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 look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl l gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the P55 RAID Con figuration Utility Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 9 0 1023 PCH D wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 09 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111 7GB Non RAID Disk 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111 7GB Non RAID Disk Press lt CTRL I gt to enter Configuration Utility Figure 2 Step 2 After you press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt the MAIN MENU screen will appear Figure 3 Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array select Create RAID Volume in Inte MAIN MENU and p ress lt Enter gt TJ 2 ATT H 2 ATT r AID
46. S DOS mode it will operate at a normal speed of 10 100 1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated BIOS Setup 50 lt gt When a Cable Problem Occurs lf a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires the Status field will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short Example Partl 2 Status Short Length 2m Explanation A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1 2 Note Part 4 5 and Part 7 8 are not used in a 10 100 Mbps environment so their Status fields will show Open and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable lt Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip Default Disabled lt Onboard SATA IDE Device GIGABYTE SATA2 IDE and GSATA2_0 1 Connectors Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip Default Enabled lt Onboard SATA IDE Ctrl Mode GIGABYTE SATA2 IDE and GSATA2_0 1 Connectors Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode gt IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode Default gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
47. alee the changes to take effect mec D ou 315Ge ou 35k eax 10u sax 1906 Unique Features 74 SMART Recovery GJ With SMART Recovery users can quickly create backups of changed data files or copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives partitioned on NTFS file system in Windows Vista E Instructions ae In the main menu click the Config button to open the Smart Recov ery Preference dialog box a The Smart Recovery Preference dialog box eeprom eaae Button Function ed e Enable Enables automatic daily backup m Schedule Sets a daily backup schedule mare Capacity Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for saving backups e The hard drive must have more than 1 GB of capacity EB e Each partition can accommodate up to 64 backups the actual limit depends on the size of each partition When this limit is reached the oldest backup will be ovewritten Instructions for copying files folders from a backup To browse through your backups made at different time select a backup time using the time scroll bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen If you want to copy back a file folder select the file folder you wish to copy and click the Copy button The files folders listed on the screen are read only so you cannot edit their contents SMART DualBlOS SMART DualBlOS is a new feature that can record personal passwords and imp
48. ard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1 Le dl NID Os RP wl dm gt drives If more than two hard drives are to be used the total the SATA 3Gb s cable to your SATA number of hard drives must be an even number hard drive 10 BAT BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost S R A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard Please connect the L shaped end of ag You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery i 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal obj
49. byte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Main Menu Hard Disk Drive List Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type Status Delete RAID Disk Drive HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside Revert HDD to Non RAID HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive List Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members HDDx Step 2 The selection bar will then move to new hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block Press lt Enter gt to start the RAID 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 Hard Disk Drive List Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type Status Delete RAID Disk Drive HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside Revert HDD to Non RAID HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive List Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members HDDx 101 Appendix e Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the 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 Walcomae to the Rabulld Rald Wizard This wizard will guide yo
50. card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expan sion card A l Z 1 Pin No Definition o 1 SPDIFO Oo 2 GND LH s OTN EJEA Se Hardware Installation 28 16 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 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 S Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND No Pin NC olol NID oa AIIN
51. ce that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface CPU 315z cru IseGk Tabs Information Tab Function c The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard Merry The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information QO ner The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages e Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect e Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only e Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders e Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file e Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile After making changes in Easy mode Advanced mode be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values lt P Graph
52. completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on your computer 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 in your operating system D i eS Sh S Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock e Removing the Card Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot Hardware Installation 18 1 6 Back Panel Connectors USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key board mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 keyboard or mouse Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer scanner and etc The parallel port is also called a printer port Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse modem or other peripherals Coaxial S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that
53. contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website GIGABYTE GIGA BYTE TECHMOLOGY COLTD NO 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Tal 886 2 8912 4000 Fan 886 2 8912 4003 3 5 System This page provides the basic system information GIGABYTE System Information You tan save pont or ernal the sytem information by clicking the buttors below Gigabyle Techrology Co Lid PS5 UIDSL Pa upa OF iiekR CoreTM CPU 750 2 87GHE 1 043 323 AB RAM Windows Vista TM Utube Z Series 1 0 B0033 61 Drivers Installation 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 GIGABYTE install Chipset Drivers automatic aly 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 the right of an item to install it GIGABYTE Install Application Programs Gick the stall bution onthe right of an application to instal e _ we J hep fns Sa SIT aL J _ Drivers Installation 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 1 Xpress Recovery2 P Ceres Bf Before You Begin e Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physica
54. d Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change Set Disable Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup lt User Password When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup to continue system boot In BIOS Setup you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes To clear the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password press lt Enter gt again The message PASSWORD DISABLED will a
55. directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot de vice setting as needed lt END gt Q FLASH Press the lt End gt key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first BIOS Setup 32 2 2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main Menu as shown below appears on the screen Use ar row keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Sample BIOS Version GA P55 UD3L D11 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC Quit TL gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU s Clock amp Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys lt T gt lt gt lt lt gt lt gt Move the selection bar to select an item lt Enter gt Execute command or enter the submenu lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit c
56. e The default is Auto QPI Vtt Voltage The default is Auto gt gt gt MCHIICH lt gt PCH Core The default is Auto gt CPU PLL The default is Auto gt gt gt DRAM lt DRAM Voltage The default is Auto lt DRAM Termination The default is Auto 43 BIOS Setup gt Miscellaneous Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Miscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support Enabled Item Help Menu Level gt gt TL2 gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt 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 Press Enter Item Help Advanced Frequency Settings Press Enter Menu Level gt Advanced Memory Settings Press Enter Advanced Voltage Settings Press Enter Miscellaneous Settings Press Enter BIOS Version D11 BCLK 133 27 MHz CPU Frequency 3198 42 MHz Memory Frequency 1332 80 MHz Total Memory Size 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45 C PCH Temperature 40 C Vcore 1 264V DRAM Voltage 1 584V TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults This section provides information on the BIOS
57. e f Ciear omi data Poo 1 Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard 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 CD onal 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 Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete 3 SFG Save the Current BIOS File Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file 4 E osa cmos astaun sner 108 wasio Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot 69 Unique Features 4 3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interfa
58. e the BIOS settings refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations 29 Hardware Installation 18 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 Hardware Installation 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS
59. eaker out Please refer to the configurations on next page 103 Appendix The pictures to the right show the 7 1 channel speak 7 1 Channel Speakers er configurations Step 2 Connect an audio device to an audio jack The The cur rent 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 Configura tion tab In the Speaker Configuration list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 Speaker or 7 1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up Then the speaker setup is completed B Configuring Sound Effect ee wie Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out amp 1 pl i dk af KELIT ee j w tt a mi ii i j iea m pe toon Fe L miasa ai Sd iE ad ge i Eatme TEE q You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab Appendix 104 C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module lf your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio mod ule to activate the AC 97 functionality click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings dialog box select the Disable front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete dees m ek hes Gi Connecter Settegs Port pete ject demector ampe Gen NON we has
60. ect like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer EP w e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations 25 Hardware Installation 11 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables x
61. ect the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time lt gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave gt gt IDE HDD Auto Detection Press lt Enter gt to autodetect the parameters of the IDE SATA device on this channel gt gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave Configure your IDE SATA devices by using one of the three methods below 45 BIOS Setup e Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE SATA devices during the POST Default e None If no IDE SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup e Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS gt Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default CHS LBA Large lt IDE Channel 2 3 Master 4 5 Master Slave gt gt IDE Auto Detection Press lt Enter gt to autodetect the parameters of the IDE SATA device on this channel gt Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE SATA devices by using one of the two methods below e Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE SATA devices during the POST Default e None If no IDE SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default Large The following fields display your
62. equency Mhz C 1LA 2 Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew tJ2 lt Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values Note 1 This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Deo GHZKIS3K22 PU PD Value F6 Fail Safe Defaults 22X Item Help Menu Level gt Press Enter Auto 4 8GHz 18x 2400MHz Disabled 133 Disabled Auto 1535 Auto Disabled 700mV 700mV Ops ESC Exit F7 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website Note 2 This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature 35 BIOS Setup F1 General Help lt CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed lt gt CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Advanced CPU Core Features Intel R Turbo Boost Tech CPU Cores Enabled CPU Multi Threading CPU Enhanced Halt C1E C3 C6 C7 State Support CPU Thermal Monitor CPU EIST Function Bi Directional PROCHOT Enabled Item Help All Menu Level gt gt Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Virtualization Technology Enabled TL g
63. er Xpress Recovery2 2 After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later simply press lt F9 gt during the POST C Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 _ Sort cii Eoee mnnn GIGABYTE f TE EW K inme ret rn Step 1 Step 2 Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive When finished go to Disk Management to check data disk allocation Unique Features 64 D Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 b oe Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in A GIGABYTE aon ne system iea down The RESTORE option will not be TECHNOLOGY present if no backup is created before b e eee CEELI e a e ee MeOlxavaw St aed GIGABYTE ae eee Step 1 g E Step 2 If you wish to remove the backup file select After the backup file is removed no backup image REMOVE file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up F Exiting Xpress Recovery2 re GIGABYTE TECH KH OLOGY Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2 65 Unique Features 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 Additional
64. et this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled lt No Execute Memory Protect Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its sup porting software and system Default Enabled lt gt Delay For HDD Secs Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up The ad justable range is from 0 to 15 seconds Default 0 Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled displays normal POST message Default Enabled lt gt Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive If the system BIOS is corrupted it will be recovered from this image file Default Disabled lt gt Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card gt gt PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display Default PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display b gt PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX 4 slot as the first display Note This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features
65. eth hirden on thoi computer 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 Figure 7 Figure 7 95 Appendix For the GIGABYTE SATA2 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 RAID AHCI hard drive s will not be detected at this stage select Load Driver Figure 8 When do ygu want to install Wirdong Karne TeanSee FronSgece Tyge A Hio dins wm igen Clik Laed Deir pe pria maap orng dian Her ingtuiaticn E f i Figure 8 Step 2 Insert the motherboard driver disk Method A or the floppy disk USB flash 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 opti cal drive be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before install ing Windows Vista 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 Method B Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and brow
66. fail Yes The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other devices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully dealer for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Technical Service Zone page to submit your CB the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local question Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible 113 Appendix 5 4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the informa tion in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requireme
67. gt Extreme Memory Profile X M P Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profilet Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings lt gt System Memory Multiplier SPD Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto gt Memory Frequency Mhz The first memory frequency value is the normal 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 lt PCI Express Frequency Mhz Allows you to manually set the PCle clock frequency The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz Auto sets the PCle clock frequency to standard 100 MHz Default Auto or C A 2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 C I A 2 is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance C I A 2 allows your system bus to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states Note System stability varies depending on your system hardware components gt Disabled Disables the use of C 1 A 2 Default b gt Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5 or 7 depending on CPU loading gt gt Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7 or 9 depending on CPU loading gt gt Racing
68. he SATA con troller 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 from the startup disk 2 Remove the startup disk and insert the prepared floppy disk and the motherboard driver disk here we as sume that the drive letter for your optical drive is D 3 At the A gt prompt type the following command Press lt Enter gt after the command e For the Intel P55 type Figure 1 9 A gt copy d bootdrv insm 32bi1t e For the GIGABYTE SATA2 type Figure 2 A gt copy d bootdrv gsata 32bit Figure 1 Figure 2 In Windows mode Steps 1 Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk 2 From your optical drive folder double click the Menu exe file in the BootDrv folder Figure 3 A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 4 3 Insert the blank formatted disk Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press lt Enter gt For example from the menu in Figure 4 e For the Intel P55 select 1 Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32 bit operating system or 2 Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64 bit e For the GIGABYTE SATA2 select 3 GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32 bit ope
69. he stripe block size Figure 5 if necessary The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB Once you have selected the stripe block size press lt Enter gt Intel ATDS5 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 28KB Capacity 111 7 GB Sync N A Create Volume HELP The following are typical values RAIDO 128KB RAID10 64KB RAIDS 64KB TA R1Neayt Meili racimine Nessa ENTER 1 Select TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 5 Appendix 80 Step 5 Enter the array capacity and press lt Enter gt Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creat ing the RAID array When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to cancel Figure 6 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128 MB Capacity 111 7 GB WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Figure 6 When completed you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK VOLUME INFORMA TION section including the RAID level stripe block size array name and array capacity etc Figure 7 Intel yn Vip MAIN MENU Create RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes JID AENG Level Strip Size Status Bootable
70. heen hae a 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 plugged in check box Click OK to complete qq ira m rh ey Drit he reer oui device wher a bori hesdghone plugged in Mabe Reet ord rear duia devei playback Bet diim aude tena pmte Recording Dewice J Teup gare beet al fgur gda L ln or ee di on fut diiit papasi all input jacks m independent input device 105 Appendix 5 2 2 Configuring S PDIF In Out A S PDIF In The S PDIF In cable optional allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing Optical Coaxial S PDIF In S PDIF In Case at ees Step 2 First attach the connector at the end of the cable Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard panel with a screw 2 Configuring S PDIF In On the Digital Input screen click the Default Format tab to select the default format Click OK to complete N etc i eee i i hr mien kra ae 4 Lil ua team Se t s td p nama s a GIGABYTE i Lim Note The actual locations of the S PDIF In and S PDIF Out connectors may differ by model Appendix 106 B S PDIF Out The S PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signa
71. his device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature L ric j Date Aug 3 2009 Copyright 2009 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations m For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product m For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual m For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE s unique features read or download the information on from the Support amp Downloads Motherboard Technology Guide page on our website For product related information check on our website 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 re
72. i SATA IDE Denice Onboard SATA IDE Ctrl Mode Raa Onboard Parallel Port B7eIROTT Parallel Port Mode SPP TL Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup erboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you Ror BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth have and the BIOS version 85 Appendix C Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl G gt to enter RAID Setup Utility Figure 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt G gt to enter the RAID setup util ity GIGABYTE Technology Corp PCI Express to SATAII HOST Controller ROM v1 07 06 Copyright C 2005 2009 Gigabyte Technology Corp __ http www gigabyte com HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID HDD1I ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Press lt Ctrl G gt to enter RAID Setup Utility Figure 2 In the main screen of the RAID setup utility Figure 3 use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block Highlight the item that you wi
73. ically jumps to the Confirm Creation item Press lt Enter gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 7 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt to abort Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Create New RAID Hard Disk Drive List Name GRAID Model Name Available Type Status Level 0 Stripe HDDO ST3120026A5S 120 GB Non RAID Disks Select Disk HDD 1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Block 128 KB Size 240 GB Confirm Creation RAID Disk Drive Switch Unit DEL BS Delete Number Appendix 88 When finished the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block Figure 8 Main Menu Create RAID Disk Drive DOGANI DEDNE Duke Revert HDD to Non RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive List Model Name RDDO GRAID RAID Level 0 Stripe Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Hard Disk Drive List Model Name HDDO0 ST3120026AS HDD1 ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type Status RUAN DDD betsy ale RO AW DB bats ale Capacity Status Members HDDx 240 GB Normal 01 Select ITEM ENTER Action ESC Exit Figure 8 To check more detailed information about the array use the lt Tab gt key while in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block Select the array and press lt Enter gt A small window d
74. ick on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE s website to install For more details go to the Support amp Downloads Motherboards FAQ page on our website and search for onboard HD audio driver What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems For reference only 1 short System boots successfully 1 long 3 short Keyboard error 2 short CMOS setting error 1 long 9 short BIOS ROM error 1 long 1 short Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long 2 short Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps Power error 111 Appendix 5 3 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem 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 other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU Connect the Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the pow er connector of the CPU c
75. ics The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card SB smar The Smart tab allows you to specify a C I A 2 level and a Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set Erw monitor The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file Note Due to the hardware limitation you must install a DDR3 1066 MHz memory module s or above to enable support for Quick Boost 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 these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure ER norco functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur Unique Features 70 4 4 Dynamic Energy Saver 2 GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver 2 is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design GIGA BYTE Dynamic Energy
76. ilar apparatus Inernunity from radio inteclerence of O EN 50001 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible broadcast receivers and associated power systems UPS equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio Gsturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving andor distribution from T EC conformity marang The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2006 S5 EC Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment a including electrical business equipment Safety of househok and similar O EN 50091 1 General and Salety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS spate Temmy Huang Stamp Date Aug 3 2009 Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a FC Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 T
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78. io signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on page 105 ER To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs that support 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz 192KHz sampling rate HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be simultaneously processed 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 Audio Manager icon ail will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager veo eg OMe 5 45 PM Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out e 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side sp
79. is playing 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 DOGANE DNE DIN Revert HDD to Non RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive List Model Name RDD0 GRAID Select RAID Hard Disk Drive List Model Name HDDO ST3120026AS HDD1 ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type Status RAID Inside RAID Inside Members HDDx 01 Figure 9 89 Appendix 7 Save and Exit Setup After configuring the RAID array select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility then press lt Y gt Figure 10 Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Main Menu Hard Disk Drive List Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type Status Delete RAID Disk Drive HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB ROWS DIN Gatcslele Revert HDD to Non RAID HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB RAW ODI Gatcslele Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive Model Name RDD0 GRAID gt TAB Switch Window T4 Select ITEM ENTER Action ESC Exit Figure 10 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
80. ive will be automatically and continuously copied to the recovery drive when both hard drives are installed in the system On Request allows users to update data from the master drive to the re covery 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 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 0 0 GB Syne Continuous Create Volume HELP Select a sync option On Request volume is updated manually Continuous volume is updated automatically Figure 11 Step 5 Finally press lt Enter gt on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the on screen instructions to complete 83 Appendix Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press lt Enter gt In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press lt Delete gt When prompted to confirm your selection Figure 12 press lt Y gt to confirm or lt N gt 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 DELETE VOLUME MENU AEG Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable VolumeO RAIDO Stripe 2 223 6GB Yes This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure
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82. ized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Fail Safe Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit 1 gt lt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail Safe Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt key to load the safest BIOS default settings In case system instability occurs you may try to load Fail Safe defaults which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard 2 10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Optimized Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt 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 BIOS Setup 56 2 11 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Loa
83. l hard drive for the operating system Xpress Recovery2 can only back up restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed e As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive make sure to leave enough un allocated space in advanced 10 GB or more is recommended actual size requirements vary depending on the amount of data e It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed e The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up restored e It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it Supporting NTFS FAT32 and FAT16 file systems Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it System Requirements e Atleast 512 MB of system memory e VESA compatible graphics card e Windows XP with SP1 or later Windows Vista e Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities For example a backup file created FB with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2 e USB hard drives are not supported e 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 Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive
84. ls to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Connecting a S PDIF Out Cable S PDIF Coaxial Cable Connect a S PDIF coaxial cable 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 Click OK to complete omar ee Paar rim ee aren be dpa saia rp HEP p reap one oll ol a EMS TH E a PF 107 Appendix 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon iil will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager cs 5 45 PM Step 2 Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel Then configure the jack for microphone function ality Note The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time Step 3 Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the record ing volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process do not mute the playback volume It is recom mended that you set the volumes at a middle level i Baiah im dalio irag e pp me ee E l ml If you want to change the current sound input i z a E A ieat device to microphone right click on Mi ET z
85. lt F11 gt and lt F12 gt keys For the Main Menu Only gt F11 Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles Profile 1 8 and name each profile First enter the profile name to erase the default profile name use the SPACE key and then press lt Enter gt to complete gt F12 Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load then press lt Enter gt to complete MB Intelligent Tweaker M 1I T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU memory etc m Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date hard drive types floppy disk drive types and the type of errors that stop the system boot etc E Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the pri mary display adapter m Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as IDE SATA USB integrated audio and inte grated LAN etc m Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions m PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system CPU temperature system voltage a
86. ly this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip What is DualBIOS OS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS and a backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot 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 een With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating ENS systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS EIOS BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environ ment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your moth erboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g p55ud3l f1 to your floppy disk USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the
87. memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest memory support list Audio LAN Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF In Out Support for CD In 1 x RTL8111D chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Py Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 PCIEX16 9 The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2 0 standard 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x4 PCIEX4 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 4 x PCI slots PN Multi Graphics Technology Support for ATI CrossFireX technology No 4 A Storage Interface i Intel P55 Express Chipset 6x SATA 3Gb s connectors SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA 133 100 66 33 and up to 2 IDE devices 2 x SATA 3Gb s connectors GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1 supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 RAID 1 and JBOD ITE T8720 chip 1x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive ve The GA P55 UD3L adopts All Solid Capacitor design Hardware Installation 10 k USB Pi Internal poe Connectors gt lt Back Panel Connectors Integrated in the Chipset Up to 14 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 o
88. n the back panel 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S PDIF In header 1 x S PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S PDIF Out connector 1 x parallel port 1 x serial port 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 3 x audio jacks Line In Line Out Microphone I O Controller ITE 118720 chip Hard Monit ardware Moni 5 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 t 5 BIOS 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 4 ACPI 1 0b 11 Hardware Installation Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune e Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2 Support for Smart 6 Support for Q Share Unique Features gt gt gt gt
89. nd Recorder A Sound Recorder A Recording Sound 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button stresas 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button seenessns 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 110 5 3 Troubleshooting 5 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads Motherboard FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q A O In the BIOS Setup program why are some BIOS options missing Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST In the Main Menu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to show the advanced options Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on How do clear the CMOS values For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper refer to the instructions on the
90. nd fan speed etc m Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable minimal performance system operations Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal performance system operations m Set Supervisor Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup m Set User Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes m Save amp Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup Pressing lt F10 gt can also carry out this task m Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect Pressing lt Y gt to the confirmation mes sage will exit BIOS Setup Pressing lt Esc gt can also carry out this task BIOS Setup 34 2 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T 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 Advanced Voltage Settings Miscellaneous Settings BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage tJ gt Move Enter Select F5 Pre
91. nded Memory The amount of extended memory gt gt Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system BIOS Setup 46 2 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Boot First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S M A R T Capability Limit CPUID Max to 3 No Execute Memory Protect DISSE Wa XOS aiD DENEY Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First Advanced BIOS Features Press Enter Item Help Disabled Menu Level gt Hard Disk KODOVI Floppy Setup Disabled Disabled Enabled 0 Enabled Disabled PCI TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive then press the plus key lt gt or lt PageUp gt or the minus key lt gt or lt PageDown gt to move it up or down on the list Press lt Esc gt to exit this menu when finished Quick Boot Enables or disables the quick boot function to speed up the system boot up process to shorten the wait ing time for entering the operating system and to deliver greater efficiency for daily use The settings here s
92. ne About Q Share Displays the current Q Share version Exit Exits Q Share Note This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled 73 Unique Features 4 6 Smart 6 GIGABYTE Smart 6 is designed with user friendliness in mind and offers a combination of 6 innovative software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management Smart 6 allows you to speed up system performance reduce boot up time manage a secure platform and recover specified files easily with a click of the mouse button GIGABYTE PMA SMART 1 4 SMART am SMART QuickBoot QuickBoost Recovery San WO aan 7 Recorder TimeLock eo x d SMART QuickBoot SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot up process and shortens the waiting time for en tering the operating system delivering greater efficiency for daily use es l Smart QuickBoot es Instructions Select the Enable check box below the BIOS QuickBoot or OS QuickBoot item and then click Save to save the settings is SMART QuickBoost Ti SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced ee Users alike users simply click on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement and SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance ix Smat QUICK BOOS Instructions sauce Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for ceos
93. ng mode of the integrated SATA controllers gt Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with other device Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode Default gt gt Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode lt USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers Default Enabled Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below lt USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled lt gt USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST Default Enabled 49 BIOS Setup Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Auto If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled lt Onboard H W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled lt 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
94. not the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically Default Disabled lt SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port Item Help Partl 2 Status Open Length Menu Level gt b Part3 6 Status Open Length Part4 5 Status Open Length Part7 8 Status Open Length TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable lt gt When No LAN Cable Is Attached If no 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 lt When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10 100 Mbps hub the following message will appear Start detecting at Port Link Detected gt 100Mbps Cable Length 30m gt Link Detected Displays transmission speed gt Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable Note The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps in M
95. ns With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Enabled lt QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to set the QPI clock ratio Options are Auto default x32 x36 The item is adjustable only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed lt gt Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio This ratio is fixed lt gt Uncore Frequency This value 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 37 BIOS Setup gt gt gt gt gt Standard Clock Control lt Base Clock BCLK Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock Enabled will allow the BCLK Frequency Mhz item below to be configurable Note If your system fails to boot 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 lt BCLK Frequency Mhz Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz This item is configurable only if the Base Clock BCLK Control option is enabled Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifi cations
96. nts To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement More over we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Elec tronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product a must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment a
97. o clear the CMOS values 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots A The LOGO Screen Default GIGABYTE Pik Cee Cl Deed i ies a fit Dente GN Pepe Function Keys B The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Inc P55 UD3L D11 Motherboard Model BIOS Version lt DEL gt BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu lt End gt Qflash l Function Keys 07 17 2009 P55 7A89RGOLC 00 Function Keys lt TAB gt POST SCREEN Press the lt Tab gt key to show the BIOS POST screen To show the BIOS POST screen at system start up refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 48 lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk the lt F9 gt key can be used for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST For more information refer to Chapter 4 Xpress Recovery2 lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key lt T gt or the down arrow key lt J gt to select the first boot device then press lt Enter gt to accept To exit Boot Menu press lt Esc gt The system will
98. of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and dam age of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graph ics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA1156 CPU Socket Lh at SV Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU A Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket h Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
99. ole select Advanced Mode for a more Hard Drive Right click on the new hard drive detailed view of the storage device information and select Rebuild to this Hard Drive Step 3 Step 4 Click Next when the Rebuild RAID Volume To check the rebuild status during the rebuild Wizard appears Follow the on screen instruc process right click on the rebuild volume and tions to proceed select Show Rebuild Progress Rebuild Status i The rebuild was completed successfully Step 5 When the message The rebuild was completed successfully appears click OK to complete Step 6 After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding click the volume and its status in the information pane will display as Normal 99 Appendix e Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State for Recovery Volume only When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode you can restore the master drive data to the last backup state when needed For example in case the master drive detects a virus you can restore the recovery drive data to the master drive Step 1 Select 4 Recovery Volume Options in the MAIN MENU of the P55 RAID Configuration Utility On the RE COVERY 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 option ROM v8 9 0 1023 PCH D wRAID5 Copyrigh
100. olume Options DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329IX tL Select ESC Exit Figure 8 Step 2 After entering the volume name select Recovery under the RAID Level item and press lt Enter gt Figure 9 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 WIDE Reem Recover Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 0 0 GB Sync Continuous Create Volume HELP Choose the RAID level RAIDO Stripes data performance RAID1 Mirrors data redundancy Recovery Copies data between a master and a recovery disk RAID10 Mirrors data and stripes the mirror RAIDS Stripes data and parity T4 Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Figure 9 Appendix 82 Step 3 Press lt Enter gt under the Select Disks item In the SELECT DISKS box press lt Tab gt on the hard drive you want to use for the master drive and press lt Space gt on the hard drive you want to use for the recovery drive Make sure the recovery drive has equal or larger capacity than the master drive Then press lt Enter gt to confirm Figure 10 CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level Recovery SELECT DISKS on D Disk Non RAID Disk Figure 10 Step 4 Under Sync select Continuous or On Request Figure 11 When set to Continuous changes made to the data on the master dr
101. onnects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor BQ oi front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign ments are matched correctly Hardware Installation 26 12 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 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 con nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it
102. ontroller ccccccsecssssesescessssseeseessesesees 85 5 1 3 Making a SATA RAID AHCI Driver Diskette cccccccsssseseesssssssesteeseessssssees 91 5 1 4 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System cceceeeees 92 5 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output eceseeeeeeeeetsesesesessseeeeeeesetetes 103 5 2 14 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel AUGIO ccccccccssssseceecsessssseeesecssscsseeeeeseseees 103 5 2 2 COMMGUNING S PDIF MOUE scciscissiiccesnncnsiaaniimnaeecnrwtapdiebeacuendnianndedkainniunsntonsnncucits 106 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone Recording s s ssssssssssissrsresrresresrnnrsrrnrrrsrenrnrenrerrerens 108 5 2 4 Using the Sound Recorder cisicicsscscssseecnecsatcsenedeatideumansctaranideidideedtarssisenieeaienctane 110 Da Troubleshoot esua e Ea 111 5 3 14 Frequently Asked Questions cccccsssssssssesssssssetsesssessesesscsssseseesesevacaseresersesenes 111 5 3 2 Troubleshooting Procedure ssssssssssssssssscssssssssesserssssssessssrsssecsersasseseseses 112 5 4 Regulatory SIATCING IS cei csn acess caxcesauscvensnscassanscararaseatesauastenaderemuaueanaeeseats 114 Box Contents Mv GA P55 UD3L or GA P55 US3L motherboard M Motherboard driver disk VJ User s Manual MI Quick Installation Guide MI One IDE cable M Two SATA 3Gb s cables VJ I O Shield e The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box conten
103. ooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot memory into the memory socket Yes Insert the graphics card Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the power to start the computer Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached The problem is verified and solved Continued Appendix 112 No The power supply CPU or 9 I When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running E CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor expansion slot or monitor might fail The problem is verified and solved Turn off the computer Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer Check if the keyboard is working properly No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail The problem is verified and solved Yes Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe De faults or Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup The IDE SATA device Turn off the computer and connect the IDE SATA devices Check if the system can boot successfully connector or cable might
104. op the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the mother board Push down on the push pins diagonally Male Push Ca ein Direction of the Arrow Sign on ie The To p the Male Push of Female Pin Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2 Before installing the cooler note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin Turn ing the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler on the contrary is to install Step 4 You should hear a click when pushing down each push 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 moth erboard If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows the installation is complete i s AY CPU_FAN Step 6 Finally attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU_FAN on the motherboard CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage Broo extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between the the CPU Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go
105. or instructions on configuring a RAID array T T samo Pin No Definition SATA2_1 2 TXP i 4 GND 5 RXN 7 GND SATA2_5 SATA2_ 4 SATA2_ 3 Please connect the L shaped end of the SATA 3Gb s cable to your SATA hard drive e A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard EB drives are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number e A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number e ARAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number Hardware Installation 24 9 GSATA2_0 1 SATA 3Gb s Connectors Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2 White The SATA connectors conform 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 H
106. ortant dates 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 Smart DualBlOS Instructions Enter the Smart 6 password to launch the SMART DualBlOS utility You can record personal passwords and important dates and set re minders of these dates Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit 75 Unique Features SMART Recorder baal SMART Recorder monitors and records the activities in a system such as the time when the computer was turned on off or even when large data files were moved within the hard drive or copied to an external storage device 9 ii S Smart Recorder Instructions Select the Enable check box at the bottom of the ON OFF Recorder or File Monitor tab to enable the recording of system on off time or files copying Entering the Smart 6 password is required before you make any changes to the previous settings iv thd Poor Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 Note 4 Note 5 Note 6 Wieder Momma ary Prica Weekend Galurdiry Sanday SMART TimeLock SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and options Smat Timelock Instructions Click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6 password Set the time when a user can or cannot use yo
107. ows Vista operating system only BIOS Setup 52 Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled lf enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Date of Month Alarm Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt 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 lt HPET Support Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows Vista operating system Default Enabled gt HPET Mode Allows you to select the HPET mode for your Windows Vista operating system Select 32 bit mode when you install 32 bit Windows Vista select 64 bit mode when you install 64 bit Windows Vista This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled Default 32 bit mode lt gt Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Double Click Double click on left button on the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system lt gt Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note you need an ATX power supply
108. perly China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China s Restriction of Hazardous Substances China RoHS requirements ATHA pE AF RSP SSRN HR Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoHS Declaration FaPHERERERLRHARRAS Hazardous Substances Table EE Sane ETEL EM r vy PBB PBDE 48 Pb a ae Mechanical parts and Fan eH WET PER HH Flux So der Paste Label and other O RTA PPRERAT AANA hA EEST 0ER ERA TF Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materiale of this part ig below the limit requirement SJ T 11363 2006 X RASA PVRS TERME PS S T 6 2 ERE eX Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of thie part ig above the limit raquiremant in SJ T 11383 2006 SHR ZARA SES RRP RRMA Re RRS eB ERA BES Ha ERS A ATA Re This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product 115 Appendix Appendix 116 117 Appendix Append
109. ple 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 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 to AHCI or RAID mode T1 Appendix B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup Step 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test To create RAID set SATA RAID AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID Figure 1 Disabled by default If you do not want to create RAID set this item to Disabled or AHCI CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID AHCI Mode RAID Item Help DSUS 1 UL to IN ative Wroue Eroen Menu Level gt USB Controllers Enabled USB Legacy Function Enabled USB Storage Function Enabled Azalia Codec Auto Onboard H W LAN Enabled Green LAN Disabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard SATA IDE Device Enabled Onboard SATA IDE Ctrl Mode IDE Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8 IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port 378 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP TL Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7
110. please visit Intel s website BIOS Setup 48 2 6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID AHCI Mode Disabled Item Help SATA Port0 3 Native Mode Enabled Menu Level gt USB Controllers Enabled USB Legacy Function Enabled USB Storage Function Enabled Azalia Codec Auto Onboard H W LAN Enabled Green LAN Disabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard SATA IDE Device Enabled Onboard SATA IDE Ctrl Mode IDE Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8 IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port 378 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt SATA RAID AHCI 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 gt Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode Default RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers gt gt 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 lt gt SATA Port0 3 Native Mode Intel P55 Chipset Specifies the operati
111. ponse please enter your I Mail address and press the button to tog in 850 fo Appendix To submit a technical or non technical Sales Market ing question please link to http ggts gigabyte com tw Then select your language to enter the system 120
112. ppear indicating the password has been can celled 57 BIOS Setup 2 12 Save amp Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe 2 s CETRA Keve Managem Save to CMOS and EXIT Y N Y PC Health Status ESC Quit TL gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press lt Enter gt on this item and press the lt Y gt key This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Press lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu 2 13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS F ord Integrated Periphe Quit Without Saving Y N N Power Manageme a PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC Quit Tl Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press lt Enter gt on this item and press the lt Y gt key This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Press lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup 58 Chapter 3
113. providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system lt gt KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the password to clear the password settings lt gt AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Soft Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Full On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Note Supported on Windows Vista operating system only 53 BIOS Setup 2 8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Item Help Case Opened Menu Level gt Vcore DDRI5V TSV 2V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature 47 C Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM F
114. r M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Optimized Defaults Y N Y PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl7 lt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Y gt to load BIOS defaults Step 6 Select Save amp Exit Setup and then press lt Y gt to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The proce dure is complete after the system restarts Unique Features 68 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A Before You Begin 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update 2 During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS 4 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad equate BIOS flashing UJ Using BIOS BIOS fanuum e eee Flash Memory Size BIOS Sign on Message BIOS Vendor GIGABYTE U E Load cmos detautt atter BIOS updat
115. r for use with Windows 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 Intel R ICH7R DH SATA RAID Controller Intel R ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller Intel R ICH8R ICH9R ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller Intel R ICH8M E ICH9M E PCHM SATA RAID Controller ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 2 Appendix 92 For the GIGABYTE SATA2 Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver and press lt S gt Then a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear Select Windows XP 2003 RAID AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Con troller and press lt Enter gt 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 want from the following list or press ESC to return to the previous screen Windows XP 2003 RAID AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller Windows 2000 RAID Driver for GIGABY TE GBB363 Controller Windows 2000 AHCI Driver for GIGABY TE GBB363 Controller Windows 2000 RAID Driver for GIGABY TE GBB360 Controller ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 3 Step 3 On the next screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation After the driver installation you can pro ceed with the Windows XP installation 93 Appendix B Installing Windows Vista The
116. r saved will be recorded until re activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is under the enable status and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero Note 4 Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts Unique Features 72 4 5 Q Share Q Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool After configuring your 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 GIGABYTE Ge Q Share Ver 1 0 Directions for using Q Share After installing Q Share from the motherboard driver disk go to Start gt All Programs gt GIGABYTE gt Q Share exe to launch the Q Share tool Find the Q Share icon R in the notification area and right click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings Connect s Enable Incoming Folder Diable Incoming Folder Incoming folder ee abate COSMET oa gue Exil Figure 1 Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2 Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Description Connect Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder Accesses the shared data folder C Q ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder Changes the data folder to be shared N C Q ShareFolder Update Q Share Updates Q Share onli
117. rating system or 4 GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system for Windows 64 bit Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk Press any key to exit when finished pons sin gf Halai E m pa N En E p a p ela sea o PEN Baa Aa hane See Type Sete mol ag leita P mc bh v nme soe sata e S PUN FBS e Figure 4 Figure 3 Note Change the directory from 32bit to 64bit if you wish to copy the Windows 64 bit driver 91 Appendix 5 1 4 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings you are ready to install Windows Vista XP onto your hard drive s The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation A Installing Windows XP Step 1 Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the mes sage Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver Figure 1 A screen 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 lt S gt Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear Select Intel R ICH8R ICH9R ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller and press lt Enter gt Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapte
118. rmance level lt DRAM Timing Selectable SPD Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving and Rank Interleaving items to be configurable Options are Auto default Quick Expert lt gt Profile DDR 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 item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory lt Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used lt Channel Interleaving Options are Auto default 1 6 Rank Interleaving Options are Auto default 1 4 gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings gt gt gt gt gt Channel A Standard Timing Control Item Help CAS Latency Time Auto Menu Level gt gt gt Auto Auto 20 Auto Channel A Advanced Timing Control 28 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 10 Auto tWTP zil Auto tWL 7 Auto tRFC 60 Auto tRTP S Auto tFAW Auto Command Rate CMD Auto gt Channel A Misc Timing Control lt B2B CAS Delay Auto lt Round Trip Latency 3 Auto KO KO KK X X X X X X X X X X TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Standard Timing Control
119. se to GSATA 32Bit for Windows Vista 32 bit or GSATA 64Bit for Windows Vista 64 bit Figure 9 Appendix 96 Step 3 When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next p GB ren mnsons i Select he drwer to be inataiad FP Haje deren that vec pert compute velh hirde on tho oorp bme Benen 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 11 Figure 11 97 Appendix C Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array Note The new 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 Restart your computer e Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl I gt to enter Configuration Utility appears press lt Ctrl gt lt I gt to enter the RAID Configuration Utility The following screen appears after you enter the RAID Configuration Utility Intel R 1a 0 50 0 KUIV V CH Wr VIDA BVONINGVOSINIOM DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED
120. sh to execute and press lt Enter gt Gigabyte Technology Corp RAID Setup Utility v1 07 06 Main Menu Hard Disk Drive List Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type Status Dye iro WAU I DBD Ie DI HDDO0 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Revert HDD to Non RAID HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving RAID Disk Drive List ect ITEM Figure 3 Note In the main screen you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press lt Enter gt to see detailed information about the selected hard drive Appendix 86 Create a RAID Array In the main screen press lt Enter gt 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 Hard Disk Drive List Name Model Name Available Type Status Level 0 Stripe HDDO ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Disks Select Disk HDD1 ST3120026AS 120 GB Non RAID Block 128 KB Size 240 GB Confirm Creation RAID Disk Drive List gt Move Cursor DEL BS Delete Character ENTER Next ESC Abort The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array Figure 5 Steps 1 Enter Array Name Under the Name item enter an array name with 1 16 letters letters cannot be special characters and press lt Enter gt 2 Select
121. t gt gt gt gt Channel A B Reads Followed by Reads lt gt Different DIMMs Options are Auto default 1 8 Different Ranks Options are Auto default 1 8 lt On The Same Rank Options are Auto default 1 2 gt gt gt gt gt Channel A B Writes Followed by Writes Different DIMMs Options are Auto default 1 8 Different Ranks Options are Auto default 1 8 lt On The Same Rank Options are Auto default 1 2 BIOS Setup EA gt Advanced Voltage Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Advanced Voltage Settings ReKEKE Mother Board Voltage Control Item Help j Current Menu Level gt gt Load Line Calibration Disabled CPU Vcore 1 11250V Auto QPI Vtt Voltage 1 150V Auto gt gt gt MCH ICH PCH Core 1 050V Auto CPU PLL 1 800V Auto gt gt gt DRAM DRAM Voltage 1 500V Auto DRAM Termination 0 750V Auto TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults gt gt gt CPU lt gt Load Line Calibration 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 your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU lt CPU Vcor
122. t lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt Intel R Turbo Boost Tech Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology Default Enabled lt CPU Cores Enabled Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores gt gt AIl Enables all CPU cores Default gt 1 Enables only one CPU core 2 Enables only two CPU cores 3 Enables only three CPU cores lt CPU Multi Threading Allows you to determine whether to enable multi threading technology when using an Intel CPU that supports this function This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Default Enabled CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state 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 36 gt C3 C6 C7 State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 C6 C7 mode in system halt state When en abled the CPU core frequency and
123. t C 2003 09 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS 1 Enable Only Recovery Disk 2 Enable Only Master Disk Capacity Status Bootable Select a Recovery volume to do the operation T4 Up Down SPACE Selects ENTER Done T4 select ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Step 2 Enter the operating system launch the Intel Matrix Storage Console from All Programs in the Start menu and select Advanced Mode Right click on the recovery volume and select Recover Data to Master O THA dae apipi iy g ei A Pa ha bu iriad by Hege Step 3 To check the recovery status right click on the recovery volume and select Show Recovery Progress When a dialog box indicating that the recovery is completed appears click OK to complete ri Data freer the megri rit vad debiili coped bo the mali a de Appendix 100 For the GIGABYTE SATA2 Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one Use either the RAID setup utility or the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER utility in the operating system to perform the rebuild e Rebuilding with the RAID setup utility Step 1 When the message Press lt Ctrl G gt to enter RAID Setup Utility appears press lt Ctrl gt lt G gt to enter the util ity In the Main Menu block select Rebuild Mirror Drive and press lt Enter gt The selection bar will move to the degraded array Press lt Enter gt again Giga
124. t the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort Appendix 114 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 recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of pro
125. ts are subject to change without notice e The motherboard image is for reference only Optional Items O Floppy disk drive cable Part No 12CF1 1FD001 7 R O 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 5 R O 2 port SATA power cable Part No 12CF1 2SERPW 0 R O S PDIF In cable Part No 12CR1 1SPDIN 0 R GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L Motherboard Layout B PHASE LED GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L YS_FAN1 FERE iaa Ej F_AUDIO PCIEX1 Note I pam S PCIEX16 RTL8111D CODEC SPDIF_O 8 p en RE f ONG peg SPOF ICCJ sua IDE S CT Oi 8 ee _ CLR_CMOS PCIEX4 nnan AAAnannannannannnnannannnnanan nnana nannan nannan annara Nanananana T GIGABYTE M BIOS L L c SATA2 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 GSATA2_0 iy Eee ESAT SATA2_5 SATA2 _4SATA2 3 SSS gt The GA P55 UD3L adopts All Solid Capacitor design Note Due to a hardware limitation the PCIEX1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card For a longer expansion card use other expansion slots Shs Block Diagram PCle CLK 100 MHz gt LGA1156 1 PCI Express x16 CPU DMI 1x16 Interface PCI Express Bus LAN PCI Express Bus Intel P55 PCle CLK La ne MHz x1 1 ad Express x1 2 SATA 3Gb s L M GIGABYTE ATA 133 100 66 33 IDE Channel _ Bese PCI Bus CODEC 686 s Doop tt Sua Q S88 5a NNW D 4PC EF BO B25 PCI CLK 8 T 33 MHZ s 1 oe 1 CPU CLK 133 MHz ee DDR3 2200 1333 1066 800 MH
126. u through the raid ne building preci To continua click Next Cancel Step 2 When the Rebuilding RAID Wizard appears Step 1 click Next In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen right click on the array to be rebuilt in the RAID LIST block Select Rebuild Raid Or click the Rebuild icon J in the tool bar Select a disk to nebuild the raid Note The selected disk will be overwritten Rald Rebullding Process with the data of iht sourct disk Availabh disks Pisase press the Finish button t perform the raid rebuilding process A might take some time to finest the rebuilding process kf Finish y Cancel Step 3 Step 4 Select a drive to rebuild the array and click Next Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding process e EROS o E Step 6 When finished restart your system Step 5 The rebuilding progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen Appendix 102 5 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5 2 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel Yul which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio The picture to the n f right shows the default audio jack assignments e Frey call The integrated HD High Definition audio provides jack retask e up Xj e ing capability that allows the user to change the function for ee each jack through the audio driver Mic a Yu jack for microphone functionality e Aud
127. ur computer for weekdays and weekends Click Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit The Smart TimeLock Alert An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time When the alert appears you can enter the Smart 6 password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the alert If you respond Cancel you will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again when the default shutdown time arrives or the computer will shutdown right away When launching Smart 6 for the first time the system will request you to set up a password This password is required when you activate SMART DualBlOS or when you want to make changes to the SMART Recorder or SMART TimeLock settings The changed data refers to the data that has been modified deleted or newly added since the last backup The system will make an automatic backup on changed data only once everyday If the computer is turned on for a long time the backup will be performed at the scheduled backup time If the computer is turned off before the scheduled backup time the backup will be performed on the next boot We recommend that you preserve at least 25 percent of the hard drive space to optimize the storage space for the backups The backups of the changed data will be stored in the original partition of the data You will not be able to use the Safely Remove Hardware feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder enabled To remo
128. ure the power sup ply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard ware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys tem components 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 please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications Q 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 Intel P55 Express Chipset 4 x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200 1333 1066 800 MHz memory modules Support for non ECC
129. urrent submenu lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt Show descriptions of the function keys lt F2 gt Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right submenus only lt F5 gt Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus lt F6 gt Load the Fail Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus lt F gt Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus lt F8 gt Access the Q Flash utility lt FQ gt Display system information lt F10 gt Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F11 gt Save CMOS to BIOS lt F12 gt Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu Submenu Help While in a submenu press lt F1 gt to display a help screen General Help of function keys available for the menu Press lt Esc gt to exit the help screen Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu 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 e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version EQ If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to 33 BIOS Setup E The Functions of the
130. ve an external storage device unplug it directly from your computer please note that doing so may result in damage to the 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 Unique Features 76 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below Install SATA hard drive s in your computer Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS 1 Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver for Windows XP 2 Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system moo Ww gt Before you begin Please prepare e At least two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive e An empty formatted floppy disk e 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 end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard refer to Chapter 1 Hardware Installation to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port For exam
131. vious Values PU PD Value F6 Fail Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level gt Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter D11 133 27 MHz 3198 42 MHz 1332 80 MHz 1024 MB 45 C 40 C 1 264V 1 584V ESC Exit F7 Optimized Defaults F10 Save F1 General Help Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in dam age to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values gt M T Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2009 Award Software Advanced Frequency Settings CPU Clock Ratio 8 CPU Frequency gt Advanced CPU Core Features QPI Clock Ratio QPI Link Speed Uncore Clock Ratio Uncore Frequency gt gt gt gt gt Standard Clock Control Base Clock BCLK Control BCLK Frequency Mhz Extreme Memory Profile X M P System Memory Multiplier S24 BD Memory Frequency Mhz 1335 PCI Express Fr
132. vision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents OK OMS NS eee ccss ae pciarenctcn nese E 6 MMV NTS A A ances located eter T E A A E E E 6 GA P55 UD3L GA P55 US3L Motherboard Layout s s snsnssnsnsnsinnnsnsrsnsrnresnsrsrsrenee 7 BIOCK Diag dessei aa tte o eE E E EERE 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation cccccccssessssssssssscssssssseessessseesecsseeseeesessseeseneas 9 tr installation Precautions sn scrcravcontctotaniantacalnenianinnianiatenenealeddabelmantesutenionn 9 t2 Product opecihicalOnS ssi enn eee eer ce neneee 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler cesses 13 1 3 4 Installing the CPU ris cacescseccedeatormacancasaeacaneanens oingaucntmaiiestadnacnsemrempetoteaanesine 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU COO sa scsiszcsc ices ncisentstaic Snteisete nd siaa 15 1 4 Installing the Memory scsesccssctetsscudcneiies cascsnstcasnesdeuds detdenasinsdeekceaicobbnaddedeceasekadee 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration c ccccsecssssssssesrsesssseeseessssssesreesees 16 14 2 Installing a MMOL ciisessintstivcrncnneisieniecneit smeiasetlinnsiantd ined sominteaonaeniembisenis 17 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card cccccceescscscsesscscsecsesecsssecssseeessesesseeesseeeeens 18 1 6 Back Panel Connectors ccccccesssssssssssssesssssesssssscsersasssesseseeesesasersesaeen 19 tr nema COM
133. voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C3 C6 C7 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto lt CPU Thermal Monitor Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto lt CPU EIST Function Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this set ting Default Auto lt Bi Directional PROCHOT gt gt Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting Default gt gt Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is occurring PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to decrease heat production gt Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals Virtualization Technology Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Tech nology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitio
134. ynchronize with the settings of the SMART QuickBoot of Smart 6 Default Disabled lt First Second Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press lt Enter gt to accept Options are Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD Legacy LAN Disabled lt gt Password Check Specifies whether a password is required 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 gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program Default b gt System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program lt HDD S M A R T Capability Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capability of your hard drive This feature allows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Default Disabled 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 47 BIOS Setup lt Limit CPUID Max to 3 Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system s
135. z Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express Bus Parmos i 6 SATA 3Gb s ai iilh 14 USB Ports i LPC Bus T8720 i PS 2 KB Mouse Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make s

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