Gigabyte GA-P55-UD5 User manual

GA-P55-UD5
LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel®Core™i7 processor family/
Intel®Core™i5 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-P55UD5-1001R

Jul. 30, 2009
Motherboard
GA-P55-UD5
Motherboard
GA-P55-UD5
Jul. 30, 2009

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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with-
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information
on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-P55-UD5 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................................7
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration..................................... 19
1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................ 20
1-8 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 21
1-9 Onboard LEDs and Buttons ........................................................................... 23
1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 25
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................37
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 38
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 41
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 51
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 53
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 55
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 59
2-8 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 61
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 63
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 63
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 64
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 65
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 65
2-14 Security Chip Conguration .......................................................................... 66

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................67
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 67
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 68
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 68
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 69
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 69
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 70
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................71
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 71
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 74
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................74
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................77
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 78
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™2.............................................................................. 79
4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 81
4-6 Smart 6™....................................................................................................... 82
4-7 Smart TPM .................................................................................................... 85
4-8 Teaming ......................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................87
5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... 87
5-1-1 Conguring Intel P55 SATA Controllers .................................................................87
5-1-2 Conguring JMB362/GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controllers....................................95
5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette..........................................................101
5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .............................102
5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output............................................................. 113
5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.................................................................113
5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/Out....................................................................................115
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ........................................................117
5-2-4 Conguring Microphone Recording......................................................................118
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................120
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 121
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................121
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................122
5-4 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 124

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Box Contents
GA-P55-UD5 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
Four SATA 3Gb/s cables
I/O Shield
One SATA bracket
2-Way SLI bridge connector
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-P55-UD5 Motherboard Layout
(Note 1) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1
expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
(Note 2) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
CPU_FAN
LGA1156
ATX
GA-P55-UD5
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
M_BIOS
PCIEX8_1
PCIEX1_1 (Note 1)
IDE
SPDIF_I
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3
BAT
F_PANEL
COMA
IT8720
ATX_12V_2X
Intel®P55
FDD
SATA2_1
SATA2_3
SATA2_5
GSATA2_1
SATA2_0
SATA2_2
SATA2_4
GSATA2_0
PCI1
PCI2
CODEC
PWR_FAN
PCH_FAN
SYS_FAN1
B_BIOS
F_USB2
RTL8111D
R_SPDIF
USB_1394_ESATA_2
USB_LAN1
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX1_2
SPDIF_O
F_USB1F_1394
SYS_FAN2
TSB43AB23
SYS_FAN3
PCIEX4_1
GSATA2_3
GSATA2_2
RTL8111D
RST_SW
PW_SW
PHASE LED
USB_1394_ESATA_1
JMB362
JMB362
GIGABYTE SATA2
CPU_LED
GD1
GD2
MD1
MD2
DIMM_LED
IDE_LED
TPM_IC(Note 2)
PCI_LED
PE_LED
PE1_LED
SA_LED
ACPI_LED
KB_USB
CMOS_SW
USB_LAN2

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Block Diagram
(Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA1156
CPU
DMI
Interface
Intel®P55
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
IT8720
Floppy
CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)
6 SATA 3Gb/s
1 PCI Express x16
Dual BIOS
COM Port
14 USB Ports
LPC
Bus
TSB43AB23
x1
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
GIGABYTE
SATA2
2 SATA 3Gb/s
3 IEEE 1394a
DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
2 PCI Express x8
x1
JMB362
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
JMB362
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
LAN1
RJ45
RTL8111D
x1
LAN2
RJ45
RTL8111D
3 PCI Express x1
x4
1 PCI Express x4
TPM(Note)
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
Switch
or
x8 x16
Switch
or
x1

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-
ware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface .
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications
CPU Support for an Intel®Core™i7 series processor/Intel®Core™i5 series processor
in the LGA1156 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset  Intel®P55 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
 Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio    Realtek ALC889A codec
 High Denition Audio
 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
 Support for Dolby®Home Theater
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
 Support for CD In
LAN 2 x RTL8111D chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Support for Teaming

Support for Smart Dual LAN
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) (Note 2)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1) (Note 3)
(The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1) (Note 4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology
Technology (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots only.)
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3,
SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
2 x JMB362 chips:
- 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors (eSATA/USB Combo) on the back panel sup-
porting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_2/GSATA2_3) supporting up to 2
SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD

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Storage Interface iTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x oppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 oppy disk drive
USB Integrated in the Chipset
Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (10 on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/USB
Combo, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket
connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
 1 x oppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
10 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x Chipset fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x IEEE 1394a header
1 x serial port header
1 x clearing CMOS button
1 x power button
1 x reset button
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x eSATA/USB Combo connectors
2 x RJ-45 ports
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/
Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip

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(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install
it in the PCIEX16_1 slot.
(Note 3) The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When the PCIEX8_1 slot is popu-
lated with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
(Note 4) The default bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot is x1. When it is congured to x4 mode, the PCIEX1_1
and PCIEX1_2 slots and the eSATA connectors will become unavailable because they share band-
width with the PCIEX4_1 slot. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Integrated Peripherals" for how to change the
operating bandwidth for the PCIEX4_1 slot.)
(Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system
cooler you install.
(Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 7) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5)
BIOS  2 x 16 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune(Note 6)
Support for Dynamic Energy Saver™2
Support Smart TPM (Note 7)
Support for Smart 6™
Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
NotchNotch
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
LGA1156 CPU
LGA1156 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

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Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your nger. Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may
align the CPU notches with the socket alignment
keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.
Step 2:
Use your thumb and index finger to grasp the
protective socket cover as indicated and lift it
up vertically. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.
To protect the CPU socket, always replace the
protective socket cover when the CPU is not
installed.)
Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one
hand to hold the socket lever and use the other
to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing
the load plate, make sure the front end of the
load plate is under the shoulder screw.
CPU Socket Lever
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Male Push
Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of the
Arrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turn-
ing the push pin along the direction of arrow is to
remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four
push pins through the pin holes on the mother-
board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down
each push pin. Check that the Male and Female
push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU
cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-
erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.

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1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc-
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, it is recommended to install it in the DDR3_1 or
DDR3_3 socket.
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. When
enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and
DDR3_ sockets.
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3
- - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
Two Modules
Four Modules

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module
on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your n-
gers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and
insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card from
the PCIEX16_1 Slot:
Gently push back on the
lever on the slot and then
lift the card straight out
from the slot.
PCI Slot
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1)
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1)
•Removing the Card from
the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1
Slot:
Press the white latch at
the end of the PCI Ex-
press slot to release the
card and then pull the card
straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration
A. System Requirements
- Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
- Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
- Two CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connectors
- A power supply with sufcient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for
the power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the
PCI Express x16 slots. For optimum graphics performance, be sure to install the cards on the PCIEX16_1
and PCIEX8_1 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the two
cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot.
C. Conguring the Graphics Card Driver
C-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the CrossFireX menu
and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™check box is selected.
(Note) The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards.
Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling Cross-
FireX/SLI technology.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go
to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Set SLI Conguration
screen and ensure the Enable SLI technology check box is se-
lected.

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1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket
•Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or removing the
SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.
•Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connectors
when installing.
The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal
SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.
Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:
The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one
SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.
Step 1:
Locate one free PCI
slot and secure the
SATA bracket to the
chassis back panel
with a screw.
Step 2:
Connect the SATA ca-
ble from the bracket
to the SATA port on
your motherboard.
Step 3:
Connect the power
c a b l e f r o m t h e
bracket to the power
supply.
Step 4:
Plug one end of the
SATA signal cable
into the external SATA
connector on the
bracket. Then attach
the SATA power cable
to the power connec-
tor on the bracket.
Step 5:
Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to
your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to
connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable,
make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.
External SATA Connector
Power Connector
External SATA
Connector
SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable