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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3L User Manual

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3L
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GA-P55-UD3L-TPM/
GA-P55-UD3L/
GA-P55-US3L
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
i7 processor family/
Intel
®
Core
i5 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-P55UD3L-1101R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA connectors8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
Controller interface typeIntel® P55 Express
Headphone outputs2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking features10/100 Fast Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth190 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for handling and installing motherboard components to prevent damage.

1-2 Product Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Guide on how to install expansion cards into available slots.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes the ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Details the internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for various peripherals.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes the screens that appear when the computer boots up.

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Setup program's main menu and navigation.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Configuration options for CPU, memory frequencies, and voltages for performance tuning.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Settings for system date, time, and basic hardware detection.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Options for boot order, system performance, and security settings.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and audio.

2-7 Power Management Setup

Settings related to ACPI sleep states and power saving features.

2-8 PC Health Status

Displays system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for monitoring.

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Resets BIOS to the most stable, minimal-performance default settings.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS to factory settings for optimal performance.

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

Allows setting passwords for BIOS access and system startup security.

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS Setup without saving any changes made.

2-14 Security Chip Configuration

Configuration options for the onboard security chip (TPM).

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide to installing essential chipset drivers for the motherboard.

3-2 Application Software

Information and installation of GIGABYTE utilities and bundled software.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Provides access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

3-4 Contact

Contact information for GIGABYTE support and branch offices.

3-5 System

Displays basic system information and hardware details.

3-6 Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE's website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

3-7 New Utilities

Provides quick links to GIGABYTE's recently developed utilities for installation.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for compressing, backing up, and restoring system data.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools like Q-Flash and @BIOS for updating the motherboard's BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and monitoring hardware.

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2

Technology for power saving and enhanced power efficiency.

4-5 Q-Share

A tool for easy data sharing between computers on the same network.

4-6 Smart 6™

Suite of utilities for system management, performance boost, and recovery.

4-7 Smart TPM

Features hardware-based data encryption and portable user key creation.

4-8 Auto Green

Enables system power saving modes via Bluetooth cell phone connectivity.

4-9 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for quickly configuring RAID-ready systems for RAID 0.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing, configuring SATA controller mode, and setting up RAID arrays.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guides on setting up speakers, microphones, and digital audio connections.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and a troubleshooting procedure for common system issues.

5-4 Regulatory Statements

Compliance information, RoHS, WEEE directives, and environmental notices.

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