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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
BrandGigabyte
ModelGA-P55-UD3L
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

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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