Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 User Manual

GA-P55M-UD2GA-P55M-US2LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family/Intel® Core™ i5 processor familyUser's ManualRev. 110112ME-

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

Appendix - 100 -For the GIGABYTE SATA2:Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation step

- 101 - AppendixStep 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next.Step 4:After the driver is loade

Appendix - 102 -Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.3. Re

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

Appendix - 104 -• Restoring the Master Drive to a Previous State (for Recovery Volume only)When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update

- 105 - AppendixFor the GIGABYTE SATA2:Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Use either the RAID setup utility or t

Appendix - 106 -• Rebuilding in the operating systemMake sure the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard drive

- 107 - Appendix5-2-1 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

Appendix - 108 -Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur-rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device accordin

- 109 - Appendix5-2-2 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

- 11 - Hardware Installation USB w Chipset - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (10 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets

Appendix - 110 -B. 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

- 111 - Appendix5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notica

Appendix - 112 -Step 4:To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the

- 113 - AppendixStep 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

Appendix - 114 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\M

- 115 - Appendix5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to sol

Appendix - 116 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to

- 117 - Appendix5-4 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the conten

Appendix - 118 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of

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

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- 127 - 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

Appendix - 128 -• GIGABYTE Global Service SystemTo submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Market-ing) question, please link to:http://ggts.

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that

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 InstallationUse extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere t

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDual Channel Memory Congurations Table(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Mem

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

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sur

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your

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Hardware Installation - 20 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channe

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

Hardware Installation - 22 -Pin No. Denition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pi

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN). Most fan h

Hardware Installation - 24 -6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a

- 25 - Hardware Installation8) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard a

Hardware Installation - 26 -10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor

- 27 - Hardware Installation11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC&apos

Hardware Installation - 28 -Pin No. Denition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and

- 29 - Hardware Installation15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB por

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Hardware Installation - 30 -17) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing

- 31 - Hardware Installation19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more

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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 majo

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 (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocke

- 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

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BIOS Setup - 40 -(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) (Note) All

- 41 - BIOS SetupCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareAdvanced Memory Settingshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Sa

BIOS Setup - 42 - Prole DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Prole (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display

- 43 - BIOS Setup tWTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWR Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tWTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWL O

BIOS Setup - 44 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareChannel A Turnaround Settingshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F1

- 45 - BIOS Setup Advanced Voltage Settings>>> CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this

BIOS Setup - 46 - Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. Isochronous Support Determines whether to enable specic streams within the CPU and Chi

- 47 - BIOS Setup 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

BIOS Setup - 48 - •Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •None If no IDE/SATA devices are

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

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

BIOS Setup - 50 - Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows X

- 51 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (Intel P55 Chipset) j Enables or disables the X.H.D function for the SATA controller

BIOS Setup - 52 - SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel P55/H55 Chipset) Species the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers. Disabled Allo

- 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-P55M-UD2 or GA-P55M-US2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE ca

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 softw

- 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 ba

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

- 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-F

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

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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 s

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

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

Unique Features - 79 -4-7 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a B

- 8 -Block DiagramPS/2 KB/MouseFloppyCOM12 USB Ports k14 USB Ports jLGA1156CPUDMI Interface Intel® P55 jIntel® H55 kPCI BusPCI Express BusPCI Express

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 V

- 89 - Appendix5-1-2 Conguring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA ControllerA. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computerAttach one end of the SATA signal cabl

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

Appendix - 90 -C. Conguring a RAID array in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the in

- 91 - AppendixCreate a RAID Array:In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears

Appendix - 92 -3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives

- 93 - AppendixWhen nished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).Figure 8 Model Name RAID Level Ca

Appendix - 94 - Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01[fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Sele

- 95 - Appendix5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating system onto SATA h

Appendix - 96 -5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you

- 97 - AppendixFor the GIGABYTE SATA2:Insert the oppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>. Then a controller menu similar t

Appendix - 98 -B. Installing Windows Vista(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)For the Intel P55:Step 1:Restar

- 99 - AppendixStep 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller and click Next.Step