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Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5
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GA-X58A-UD5
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-X58AUD5-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots6
Maximum internal memory24 GB
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors10
Controller interface typeSATA
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.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
PCI Express x16 slots4
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking features2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
ACPI version1.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its features.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the central processing unit and its cooling solution.

Installing the Memory

Instructions for installing RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedures for installing add-on cards into PCI Express or PCI slots.

Setup of ATI CrossFireX;SLI Configuration

Guide for configuring multi-GPU setups for enhanced graphics performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and description of ports on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

Onboard LEDs and Switches

Explanation of the motherboard's diagnostic LEDs and onboard switches.

Internal Connectors

Identification and layout of internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Overview of the initial screens displayed during system boot.

The Main Menu

Description of the primary BIOS setup interface and navigation keys.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Options for overclocking, system clocks, frequencies, and voltages.

Standard CMOS Features

Settings for system date, time, IDE/SATA devices, and boot options.

Advanced BIOS Features

Configuration for boot order, security, and system performance features.

Integrated Peripherals

Enabling/disabling onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and Audio.

Power Management Setup

Settings for ACPI sleep states and power-on options.

PC Health Status

Monitoring of system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Option to load stable, minimal-performance BIOS default settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Option to load performance-optimized BIOS default settings.

Set Supervisor;User Password

Functionality to set BIOS access passwords for security.

Save & Exit Setup

Procedure to save BIOS changes and exit the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Procedure to discard BIOS changes and exit the setup utility.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Steps to install essential motherboard chipset drivers for system functionality.

Application Software

Description and installation of bundled GIGABYTE utilities and software.

Technical Manuals

Access to application guides and motherboard manuals for further reference.

Contact

Information on how to contact GIGABYTE support worldwide.

System

Overview of the system's basic information, including BIOS version.

Download Center

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

New Utilities

Information on newly developed GIGABYTE utilities for user installation.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Explanation of GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating the system BIOS.

EasyTune 6

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

Dynamic Energy SaverTM 2

Technology for optimizing power savings through hardware and software.

Q-Share

Tool for easy and convenient data sharing between networked computers.

Smart 6

A suite of six innovative utilities for system management and performance enhancement.

Auto Green

Feature to enable system power savings via Bluetooth cell phone connectivity.

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for quickly configuring RAID-ready systems and enhancing drive performance.

Teaming

Functionality to combine dual LAN connections for increased bandwidth and fault tolerance.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Comprehensive guide to installing and configuring SATA drives and RAID arrays.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Instructions for setting up audio jacks for speaker and microphone connections.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and procedures to resolve common system startup issues.

POST Error Code

Reference table for hexadecimal POST codes and their meanings.

Regulatory Statements

Information on environmental compliance, RoHS, and WEEE directives.

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