Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 Manuel d'utilisateur

GA-P55A-UD3LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/Intel® Core™ i5 processor family/Intel® Core™ i3 processor familyUser'

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product Specications CPU  Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor/Intel® Core™ i5 series processor

Appendix - 100 -• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating SystemWhile in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from t

- 101 - Appendix• Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only)When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update

Appendix - 102 -For the Marvell 9128:Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Please note to perform the rebuild, you

- 103 - AppendixStep 3:The BGA Rebuild item in the Information block will display the current rebuild progress. After the rebuild is complete, the Sta

Appendix - 104 -5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-c

- 105 - AppendixStep 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur-rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device accordin

Appendix - 106 -5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/OutA. S/PDIF InThe S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer fo

- 107 - AppendixB. S/PDIF OutThe S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.1. Conn

Appendix - 108 -5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon willappearinthenotica

- 109 - AppendixStep 4:To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the R

- 11 - Hardware Installation USB  Chipset: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets conn

Appendix - 110 -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:Now

- 111 - Appendix5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\M

Appendix - 112 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to sol

- 113 - AppendixIf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Sup

Appendix - 114 -5-4 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents

- 115 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of

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- 119 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +8

Hardware Installation - 12 -(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, th

Appendix - 120 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://ww

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket

Hardware Installation - 14 -Step 1: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down andawayfromthesocketwithyournger.Thencompletely lift the

- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The follow

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory CongurationThis motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel T

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchDDR3 DIMMBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.1.

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBde

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Hardware Installation - 20 -In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audiojackscanbereconguredtoperformdifferent functions via the

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation - 22 -DEBUG PORTG.QBOFMATX_12V_2X4:ATX_12V_2X45814DEBUG PORTG.QBOFM1312412ATXATX:PinNo. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GN

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-p

Hardware Installation - 24 -7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a

- 25 - Hardware Installation9) GSATA3_6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 9128) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and

Hardware Installation - 26 -11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and

- 27 - Hardware Installation12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC&apos

Hardware Installation - 28 -14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports d

- 29 - Hardware Installation16) F_USB1/F_USB2//F_USB3 (USB Headers) TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwo

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Hardware Installation - 30 -18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing

- 31 - Hardware Installation20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the n

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- 33 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major function

BIOS Setup - 34 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Screen Function K

- 35 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 36 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS Thisfunctionallowsyou

- 37 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent

BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being i

- 39 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' u

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup - 40 -(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manuall

- 41 - BIOS SetupCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award SoftwareAdvanced Memory Settingshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Sa

BIOS Setup - 42 ->>>>> Channel A/B Timing Settings>>>>> Channel A/B Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Optio

- 43 - BIOS Setup tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tFAW Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. Comm

BIOS Setup - 44 - Dynamic Vcore(DVID) ThisoptioniscongurableonlywhenCPU Vcore is set to Normal. The default is Auto. QPI/Vtt Voltage The de

- 45 - BIOS Setup Miscellaneous SettingsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award SoftwareMiscellaneous Settings Isochronous Support [E

BIOS Setup - 46 - Date (mm:dd:yy) Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,dateandyear.Selectthedesiredeldand use t

- 47 - BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave CongureyourIDE/SATAdevicesbyusingoneofthethreemethodsbelo

BIOS Setup - 48 -(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique

- 49 - BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows X

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...613-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 -2-6 Integrated PeripheralsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award SoftwareIntegrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode [

BIOS Setup - 51 - PCH SATA Control Mode (Intel P55 Chipset) EnablesordisablesRAIDfortheSATAcontrollersintegratedintheIntelP55Chipsetor

BIOS Setup - 52 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award SoftwareSMART LAN Start detecting at Port... Part1-2 Status = Open / Leng

- 53 - BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disab

BIOS Setup - 54 - ACPI Suspend Type  SpeciestheACPIsleepstatewhenthesystementerssuspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

- 55 - BIOS Setup(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired

BIOS Setup - 56 - Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chas

- 57 - BIOS Setup CPU Smart FAN Mode SpecieshowtocontrolCPUfanspeed.ThisitemiscongurableonlyifCPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled

BIOS Setup - 58 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

- 59 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will berequestedto

- 6 -Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA

BIOS Setup - 60 -Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

- 61 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers Installation• Beforeinstallingthedrivers,rstinstalltheoperating

Drivers Installation - 62 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softwar

- 63 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactForthedetailedcontactinformationoftheGIGABYTETaiwanheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces,clickthe U

Drivers Installation - 64 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to t

- 65 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up

Unique Features - 66 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual size

- 67 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the

Unique Features - 68 -4-2 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flas

- 69 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating theBIOS,choosethelocationwheretheBIOS le is saved.The followingprocedureas-su

- 7 -GA-P55A-UD3 Motherboard Layout(Note ) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansi

Unique Features - 70 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 71 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

Unique Features - 72 -4-3 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE'sEasyTune6is asimpleandeasy-to-useinterfacethatallows userstone-tune theirsystemse

- 73 - Unique Features4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unpara

Unique Features - 74 -B. Total ModeIn Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time sin

- 75 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool.After conguring your LAN connection settings andQ-

Unique Features - 76 -4-6 Smart 6™ GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative so

- 77 - Unique FeaturesSMART RecoveryWithSMARTRecovery, users can quickly createbackups of changed data les (Note 2) or copy lesfromas

Unique Features - 78 -(Note 1) When launching Smart 6™forthersttime,thesystemwillrequestyoutosetupapassword.Thispasswordisrequired

- 79 - Unique Features4-7 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a B

- 8 -GA-P55A-UD3 Motherboard Block DiagramPCIe CLK(100 MHz)x161 PCI Express x16Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutLine OutMICLine InS/PDIF InS/PDIF OutSide S

Unique Features - 80 -With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1),userscanquicklycongureaRAID-ready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA driv

- 81 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)To congure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard driv

Appendix - 82 -B. Conguring SATA controller mode in BIOS SetupMakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.Step 1:Tu

- 83 - AppendixC. Conguring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEntertheRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththe

Appendix - 84 -Step 3: After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) unde

- 85 - AppendixStep 5:Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin creat-ingtheR

Appendix - 86 -Recovery Volume OptionsIntel Rapid Recover Technology provides data protection by allowing users to easily restore data and system oper

- 87 - AppendixFigure 10Step 3:Press <Enter> under the Select Disks item. In the SELECT DISKS box, press <Tab> on the hard drive you want

Appendix - 88 -Delete RAID VolumeTo delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the DELETE VOLUM

- 89 - AppendixThe BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth-erboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu opt

- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

Appendix - 90 -Figure 2Figure 3C. Conguring a RAID arrayCreate a RAID Array:Move the selection bar to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press <Enter>. Marve

- 91 - AppendixFigure 4Figure 5TofurtherconguretheRAIDarray,usetheupordownarrowkeytomovetheselectionbartoselectanitemin the rig

Appendix - 92 -Figure 6Figure 7When completed, you can see the new array under Topology\Virtual Disks (Figure 6). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2010 Marvell

- 93 - AppendixNow, you may proceed to create the SATA driver diskette (for AHCI mode) and the installation of the SATA driver and operating system.De

Appendix - 94 -5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)TosuccessfullyinstalloperatingsystemontoSATAh

- 95 - Appendix5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you

Appendix - 96 -For the Marvell 9128:Insertthe oppydiskcontainingtheSATAAHCIdriver andpress<S>.Thescreenwill displaytwodrivers,

- 97 - AppendixB. Installing Windows VistaThe procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system. Note: You are not required to lo

Appendix - 98 -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

- 99 - AppendixIntel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.3. Res