Gigabyte Ga-p55a-ud3p User manual

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GA-P55A-UD3P

GA-P55A-UD3RGA-P55A-UD3R

LGA1156 socket motherboard for IntelLGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel®®CoreCore™™i7 processor family/i7 processor family/

IntelIntel®®CoreCore™™i5 processor family/Inteli5 processor family/Intel®®CoreCore™™i3 processor familyi3 processor family

User's ManualUser's Manual

Rev. 2001Rev. 2001

12ME-P55AU3P-2001R12ME-P55AU3P-2001R

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Identifying YIdentifying Your Motherboard our Motherboard RevisionRevision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"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 updatingmeans the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for tmotherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.echnical information.

Example:Example:

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TTable of able of ContentsContents

Box Box Contents .Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................6..............................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout Motherboard Layout .................................................7.................................................7

GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Block Motherboard Block Diagram Diagram ......................................8......................................8

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................................9......................9

1-1 1-1 Installation Installation Precautions Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 99

1-2 1-2 Product Product SpecicationsSpecications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1010

1-3 1-3 Installing Installing the the CPU CPU and and CPU CPU Cooler Cooler .............................................................................................................................. 1313

1-3-1 1-3-1 Installing Installing the the CPU CPU ............................................................................................................................................................................................13..........13

1-3-2 1-3-2 Installing Installing the the CPU CPU Cooler Cooler .........................................................................................................................................................15.....................15

1-4 1-4 Installing Installing the the Memory Memory .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1616

1-4-1 1-4-1 Dual Dual Channel Channel Memory Memory CongurationConguration .......................................................................................................................................16...16

1-4-2 1-4-2 Installing Installing a a Memory .......Memory ..................................................................................................................................................................17.....................17

1-5 1-5 Installing Installing an an Expansion Expansion Card Card ..................................................................................................................................................1818

1-6 1-6 Back Back Panel Panel ConnectorsConnectors.................................................................................................................................................................... 1919

1-7 1-7 Internal Internal Connectors Connectors ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2121

Chapter 2 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................33................................33

2-1 2-1 Startup Startup Screen Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3434

2-2 2-2 The The Main Main Menu Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3535

2-3 2-3 MB MB Intelligent Intelligent TwTweaker(M.I.Teaker(M.I.T.) .) ................................................................................................................................................ 3737

2-4 2-4 Standard Standard CMOS CMOS Features Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 4646

2-5 2-5 Advanced Advanced BIOS BIOS Features Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 4848

2-6 2-6 Integrated Integrated Peripherals Peripherals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5050

2-7 2-7 Power Power Management Management Setup Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 5454

2-8 2-8 PC PC Health Health Status Status ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5656

2-9 2-9 Load Load Fail-Safe Fail-Safe DefaultsDefaults.................................................................................................................................................................... 5858

2-10 2-10 Load Load Optimized Optimized Defaults Defaults ................................................................................................................................................................ 5858

2-12-11 1 Set Set Supervisor/User Supervisor/User Password Password ............................................................................................................................................ 5959

2-12 2-12 Save Save & & Exit Exit Setup Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6060

2-13 2-13 Exit Exit Without Without Saving Saving ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6060

2-14 2-14 Security Security Chip Chip CongurationConguration jj.................................................................................................................................... 6161

Chapter 3 Drivers InstallationChapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................63........................................................................................63

3-1 3-1 Installing Installing Chipset Chipset Drivers Drivers .............................................................................................................................................................. 6363

3-2 3-2 Application Application Software Software ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6464

3-3 3-3 TTechnical echnical Manuals Manuals .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6464

3-4 3-4 Contact Contact ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6565

3-5 3-5 System System ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6565

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3-6 3-6 Download Download Center Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6666

3-7 3-7 New New Utilities Utilities ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6666

Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesChapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................67...........................................................................................67

4-1 4-1 Xpress Xpress Recovery2 Recovery2 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6767

4-2 4-2 BIOS BIOS Update Update Utilities Utilities .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7070

4-2-1 4-2-1 Updating Updating the the BIOS BIOS with with the the Q-Flash Q-Flash Utility Utility .........................................................................................................70.................70

4-2-2 4-2-2 Updating Updating the the BIOS BIOS with with the the @BIOS @BIOS Utility Utility .........................................................................................................73.................73

4-3 4-3 EasyTune EasyTune 6 6 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7474

4-4 4-4 Dynamic Dynamic Energy Energy SaverSaver

™™2 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 7575

4-5 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7777

4-6 4-6 Smart Smart 66™™................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7878

4-7 4-7 Smart Smart TPMTPMjj..................................................................................81..................................................................................81

4-8 4-8 Auto Auto Green Green .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8282

4-9 4-9 eXtreme eXtreme Hard Hard Drive Drive (X.H.D) (X.H.D) ....................................................................................................................................................8383

Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................85............................................85

5-1 5-1 ConguriConguring ng SATSATA A Hard Hard Drive(s)Drive(s) .......................................................................................................................................... 8585

5-1-1 5-1-1 Conguring Conguring Intel Intel P55 P55 SATSATA A ControllerControllerss.............................................................................................................85.....................85

5-1-2 5-1-2 Conguring Conguring JMicron JMicron JMB362 JMB362 SATSATA A ControllerController................................................................................................93..............93

5-1-3 5-1-3 Conguring Conguring Marvell Marvell 9128 9128 SATSATA A ControlleControllerr.........................................................................................................99.................99

5-1-4 5-1-4 Making Making a a SATSATA A RAID/AHRAID/AHCI CI Driver Driver DisketteDiskette.....................................................................................................104...............104

5-1-5 5-1-5 Installing Installing the SAthe SATTA A RAID/AHCI RAID/AHCI Driver Driver and and Operating Operating System System ..................................................106........106

5-2 5-2 Conguring Conguring Audio Audio Input Input and and OutputOutput .......................................................................................................................... 111919

5-2-1 5-2-1 Conguring Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Cha2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel nnel AudioAudio ..................................................................................................................................111919

5-2-2 5-2-2 Conguring Conguring S/PDIF S/PDIF In/OutIn/Out .....................................................................................................................................................121...................121

5-2-3 5-2-3 Enabling Enabling the the Dolby Dolby Home Home Theater Theater Function Function ....................................................................................................123............123

5-2-4 5-2-4 Conguring Conguring Microphone Microphone RecordingRecording ........................................................................................................................................124....124

5-2-5 5-2-5 Using Using the the Sound Sound Recorder Recorder ...................................................................................................................................................126...................126

5-3 5-3 TroubleTroubleshooting.........................shooting............................................................................................................................................................... 127127

5-3-1 5-3-1 Frequently Frequently Asked Asked Questions Questions .................................................................................................................................................127...............127

5-3-2 5-3-2 TroubleTroubleshooting shooting Procedure Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................128................128

5-4 5-4 Regulatory Regulatory Statements Statements .................................................................................................................................................................. 130130

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Box ContentsBox Contents

GA-P55A-UD3P GA-P55A-UD3P or or GA-P55A-UD3R GA-P55A-UD3R motherboardmotherboard

Motherboard Motherboard driver driver diskdisk

User's User's ManualManual

Quick Quick Installation Installation GuideGuide

One One IDE IDE cablecable

Four Four SATSATA A cablcableses

I/O I/O ShieldShield

Optional ItemsOptional Items

Floppy Floppy disk disk drive drive cable cable (Part (Part No. No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*12CF1-1FD001-7*R)R)

2-port 2-port USB USB 2.0 2.0 bracket bracket (Part (Part No. No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port 2-port SATSATA A power power cable cable (Part (Part No. No. 12CF1-2SE12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)RPW-0*R)

S/PDIF S/PDIF In In cable cable (Part (Part No. No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)

COM COM port port cable cable (Part (Part No. No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

LPT LPT port port cable cable (Part (Part No. No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R)12CF1-1LP001-0*R)

••The box contents The box contents above are for above are for reference only and reference only and the actual items the actual items shall depend on shall depend on the product package the product package you obtain.you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.The box contents are subject to change without notice.

••The The motherboard image motherboard image is is for for reference reference only.only.

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GA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard LayoutGA-P55A-UD3P/ GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout

(Note 1) (Note 1) Due to a hardware limitatDue to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot caion, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodatn only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1e a shorter PCI Express x1

expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.

(Note 2) (Note 2) This feature is This feature is optional due to optional due to different regional policy.different regional policy.

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GSATA3_7GSATA3_7

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LGA1156LGA1156

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PWR_FANPWR_FAN

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GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UGA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard D3R Motherboard Block DiagramBlock Diagram

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CODECCODEC

PS/2 KB/MousePS/2 KB/Mouse

LGA1156LGA1156

CPUCPU

DMIDMI

InterfaceInterface

3 PCI3 PCI

PCI BusPCI Bus

PCI CLKPCI CLK

(33 MHz)(33 MHz)

PCI Express BusPCI Express Bus

CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)

6 SATA 3Gb/s6 SATA 3Gb/s

Dual BIOSDual BIOS

14 USB 2.0/1.114 USB 2.0/1.1

DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHzDDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz

Dual Channel MemoryDual Channel Memory

PCI Express BusPCI Express Bus

2 SATA 3Gb/s2 SATA 3Gb/s

COM PortCOM Port

LPC BusLPC Bus

PCIe CLKPCIe CLK

(100 MHz)(100 MHz)

2 PCI Express x12 PCI Express x1

PCI Express BusPCI Express Bus

LANLAN

RJ45RJ45

x4x4

1 PCI Express x41 PCI Express x4

FloppyFloppy

x1x1

2 USB 3.0/2.02 USB 3.0/2.0

x1x1

Marvell 9128Marvell 9128

2 SATA 6Gb/s2 SATA 6Gb/s

IntelIntel®®P55P55

ATA-133/100/66/33ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE ChannelIDE Channel

x1x1

SwitchSwitch

x1x1

RealtekRealtek

RTL8111ERTL8111E

NECNEC

D720200F1D720200F1

JMicronJMicron

JMB362JMB362

iTEiTE

IT8720IT8720

iTEiTE

IT8213IT8213

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1-1-1 1 InstallInstallation ation PrecautionsPrecautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which canThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully readbecome damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read

the user's manual and follow these the user's manual and follow these procedures:procedures:

••Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker orPrior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your warranty sticker provided by your dealerdealer. These stickers are required for . These stickers are required for warranty validation.warranty validation.

••Always Always remove remove the AC the AC power power by by unplugging unplugging the the power power cord cord from from the the power power outlet outlet beforebefore

installing or removing the motherboard or other installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.hardware components.

••When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are make sure they are connected tightly and securely.connected tightly and securely.

••When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.leads or connectors.

••It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-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,ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and keep your hands dry and rst touch a rst touch a metal object to eliminate static metal object to eliminate static electricityelectricity..

••Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within anPrior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding electrostatic shielding containercontainer..

••Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-the power sup-

ply has been turned off.ply has been turned off.

••Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according tohas been set according to

the local voltage standard.the local voltage standard.

••Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-

ware components are connected.ware components are connected.

••To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with theTo prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.motherboard circuit or its components.

••Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard orMake sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.within the computer casing.

••Do not place the computer system on an uneven surfaceDo not place the computer system on an uneven surface..

••Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.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-Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-

tem components as well as tem components as well as physical harm to the physical harm to the useruser..

••If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of theIf you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certied product, please consult a certied computer technician.computer technician.

Chapter Chapter 1 1 Hardware Hardware InstallationInstallation

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1-2 1-2 Product Product SpecicationSpecicationss

CPUCPU Support Support for for an an IntelIntel®®CoreCore™™i7 i7 series processor/Inteseries processor/Intell®®CoreCore™™i5 series processori5 series processor

/Intel/Intel®®CoreCore™™i3 series processor in the LGA1156 packagei3 series processor in the LGA1156 package

(Go (Go to to GIGABYTE's GIGABYTE's website website for for the the latest latest CPU CPU support support list.)list.)

L3 L3 cache cache varies varies with with CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset  Intel Intel®®P55 Express ChipsetP55 Express Chipset

MemoryMemory 4 x 4 x 1.5V 1.5V DDR3 DIDDR3 DIMM socMM sockets kets supporting supporting up up to 16 to 16 GB of GB of system system memorymemory

(Note 1)(Note 1)

Dual Dual channel channel memory memory architecturearchitecture

Support Support for for DDR3 DDR3 2200/1333/102200/1333/1066/800 66/800 MHz MHz memory memory modulesmodules

Support Support for for non-ECC non-ECC memory memory modulesmodules

Support Support for for Extreme Extreme Memory Memory Prole Prole (XMP) (XMP) memory memory modulesmodules

((Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds andGo to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and

memory modules)memory modules)



AudioAudioRealtek ALC889 codecRealtek ALC889 codec

High Denition AudioHigh Denition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for DolbySupport for Dolby®®Home TheaterHome Theater

Support for S/PDIF In/OutSupport for S/PDIF In/Out

Support Support for for CD CD InIn

LANLAN 1 1 x x Realtek Realtek RTL811RTL8111E 1E chip chip (10/100/100(10/100/1000 0 Mbit)Mbit)

Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots 1 1 x x PCI PCI Express Express x16 x16 slot, slot, running running at at x16 x16 (PCIEX16)(PCIEX16) (Note 2)(Note 2)

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)standard.)

1 1 x x PCI PCI Express Express x16 x16 slot, slot, running running at at x4 x4 (PCIEX4)(PCIEX4) (Note 3)(Note 3)

2 2 x x PCI PCI Express Express x1 x1 slotsslots

3 3 x x PCI PCI slotsslots

Multi-GraphicsMulti-Graphics Support Support for for ATI ATI CrossFireXCrossFireX™™technologytechnology (Note 4)(Note 4)

 Technology Technology

Storage InterfaceStorage Interface  Chipset: Chipset:

- - 6 6 x x SATSATA A 3Gb/s 3Gb/s connectors (SAconnectors (SATA2_0, TA2_0, SATSATA2_1, A2_1, SATSATA2_2, A2_2, SATSATA2_3,A2_3,

SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devicesSATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- - Support Support for for SATSATA A RAID RAID 0, 0, RAID RAID 1, 1, RAID RAID 5, 5, and and RAID RAID 1010

Marvell Marvell 9128 9128 chip:chip:

- - 2 2 x x SATSATA A 6Gb/s 6Gb/s connectors connectors (GSAT(GSATA3_6, A3_6, GSATGSATA3_7) A3_7) supporting supporting up up toto

2 SAT2 SATA 6Gb/s dA 6Gb/s devicesevices

- Support - Support for for SATSATA A RAID RAID 0 0 and and RAID RAID 11

JMicron JMicron JMB362 JMB362 SATSATA2 A2 chip:chip:

- - 2 2 x x eSATeSATA A 3Gb/s 3Gb/s connectors connectors on on the the back back panel panel supporting supporting up up to to 2 2 SATSATAA

3Gb/s devices3Gb/s devices

- - Support Support for for SATSATA A RAID RAID 0, 0, RAID RAID 1, 1, and and JBODJBOD

iTE iTE IT8213 IT8213 chip:chip:

- - 1 1 x x IDE IDE connector connector supporting supporting ATATA-133/100/6A-133/100/66/33 6/33 and and up up to to 2 2 IDE IDE devicesdevices

iTE iTE IT8720 IT8720 chip:chip:

- - 1 1 x x oppy oppy disk disk drive drive connector connector supporting supporting up up to to 1 1 oppy oppy disk disk drivedrive

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USBUSB  Chipset: Chipset:

- - Up Up to to 14 14 USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 ports ports (8 (8 on on the the back back panel, panel, 6 6 via via the the USB USB bracketsbrackets

connected to the internal USB connected to the internal USB headers)headers)

NEC NEC D720200F1 D720200F1 chip:chip:

- - Up Up to to 2 2 USB USB 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 ports ports on on the the back back panelpanel

InternalInternal 1 1 x x 24-pin 24-pin ATX ATX main main power power connectorconnector

 Connectors Connectors 1 1 x x 8-pin 8-pin ATX ATX 12V 12V power power connectorconnector

1 1 x x oppy oppy disk disk drive drive connectorconnector

1 1 x x IDE IDE connectorconnector

6 6 x x SATSATA A 3Gb/s 3Gb/s connectorsconnectors

2 2 x x SATSATA A 6Gb/s 6Gb/s connectorsconnectors

1 1 x x CPU CPU fan fan headerheader

2 2 x x system system fan fan headersheaders

1 1 x x power power fan fan headerheader

1 1 x x front front panel panel headerheader

1 1 x x front front panel panel audio audio headerheader

1 1 x x CD CD In In connectorconnector

1 1 x x S/PDIF S/PDIF In In headerheader

1 1 x x S/PDIF S/PDIF Out Out headerheader

3 3 x x USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 headersheaders

1 1 x x serial serial port port headerheader

1 1 x x parallel parallel port port headerheader

1 1 x x clearing clearing CMOS CMOS jumperjumper

Back PanelBack Panel 1 1 x x PS/2 PS/2 keyboard keyboard or or PS/2 PS/2 mouse mouse portport

 Connectors Connectors 1 1 x x coaxial coaxial S/PDIF S/PDIF Out Out connectorconnector

1 1 x x optical optical S/PDIF S/PDIF Out Out connectorconnector

8 8 x x USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 portsports

2 2 x x USB USB 3.0/2.0 3.0/2.0 portsports

2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports

1 1 x x RJ-45 RJ-45 portport

6 6 x x audio audio jacks jacks (Center/Subwoo(Center/Subwoofer fer Speaker Speaker Out/Rear Out/Rear Speaker Speaker Out/Out/

Side Speaker Out/Line Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O ControllerI/O Controller iTE iTE IT8720 IT8720 chipchip

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor System System voltage voltage detectiondetection

CPU/System CPU/System temperature temperature detectiondetection

CPU/System/Power CPU/System/Power fan fan speed speed detectiondetection

CPU CPU overheating overheating warningwarning

CPU/System/Power CPU/System/Power fan fan fail fail warningwarning

CPU/System CPU/System fan fan speed speed controlcontrol(Note 5)(Note 5)

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(Note 1) (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bDue to Windows 32-bit operating systeit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of phm limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory isysical memory is

installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

(Note 2) (Note 2) For optimum performanFor optimum performance, if only one PCI Expresce, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be is graphics card is to be installed, be sure tonstalled, be sure to

install it in the PCIEX16 slot.install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

(Note 3) (Note 3) When the PCIEX1_1 or PCIEWhen the PCIEX1_1 or PCIEX1_2 slot is populaX1_2 slot is populated with an expansioted with an expansion card, the PCIEX4 slot willn card, the PCIEX4 slot will

operate at up to x1 mode.operate at up to x1 mode.

(Note 4) (Note 4) The PCIEX16 slot operates at up The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when to x4 mode when ATI ATI CrossFireX is enabled.CrossFireX is enabled.

(Note 5) (Note 5) Whether the CPU/syWhether the CPU/system fan speed contrstem fan speed control function is suppol function is supported will depend on the CPorted will depend on the CPU/systemU/system

cooler you install.cooler you install.

(Note 6) (Note 6) Available functions in Available functions in EasyTune may EasyTune may differ by differ by motherboamotherboard model.rd model.

(Note 7) (Note 7) This feature is This feature is optional due to optional due to different regional policy.different regional policy.

jjOnly Only for for GA-P55A-GA-P55A-UD3PUD3P..

BIOSBIOS 2 2 x x 16 16 Mbit Mbit ashash

Use Use of of licensed licensed AWARD AWARD BIOSBIOS

Support Support for for DualBIOSDualBIOS™™

PnP PnP 1.0a, 1.0a, DMI DMI 2.0, 2.0, SM SM BIOS BIOS 2.4, 2.4, ACPI ACPI 1.0b1.0b

Unique FeaturesUnique Features Support Support for for @BIOS@BIOS

Support Support for for Q-FlashQ-Flash

Support Support for for Xpress Xpress BIOS BIOS RescueRescue

Support Support for for Download Download CenterCenter

Support Support for for Xpress Xpress InstallInstall

Support Support for for Xpress Xpress Recovery2Recovery2

Support Support for for EasyTuneEasyTune(Note 6)(Note 6)

Support Support for for Dynamic Dynamic Energy Energy SaverSaver

™™22

Support Support for for Smart Smart TPMTPM(Note 7)(Note 7)jj

Support Support for for Smart Smart 66™™

Support Support for for Auto Auto GreenGreen

Support Support for for eXtreme eXtreme Hard Hard Drive(Drive(X.H.X.H.D)D)

Support Support for for ON/OFF ON/OFF ChargeCharge

Support Support for for Q-ShareQ-Share

Bundled SoftwareBundled Software Norton Norton Internet Internet Security Security (OEM (OEM version)version)

Operating SystemOperating System Support Support for for MicrosoftMicrosoft®®WindowsWindows®®7/Vista/XP7/Vista/XP

Form FactorForm Factor ATX ATX Form Form Factor; Factor; 30.5cm 30.5cm x x 24.4cm24.4cm

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1-3 1-3 InstalliInstalling ng the the CPU CPU and and CPU CPU CoolerCooler

1-3-1 1-3-1 Installing Installing the the CPUCPU

A. A. Locate the aLocate the alignment keys lignment keys on the motherbon the motherboard CPU sockoard CPU socket and the notcet and the notches on the CPhes on the CPU.U.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

••Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go (Go to to GIGABYTE's GIGABYTE's website website for for the the latest latest CPU CPU support support list.)list.)

••Always turn Always turn off the off the computer and unplug computer and unplug the power the power cord from cord from the power the power outlet before installingoutlet before installing

the CPU to the CPU to prevent hardware damage.prevent hardware damage.

••Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you mayLocate 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 locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)socket.)

••Apply an eveApply an even and thin lan and thin layer of thermal gyer of thermal grease on the srease on the surface of the urface of the CPU.CPU.

••Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-

age of the CPU may occur.age of the CPU may occur.

••Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommendedSet the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended

that the system bus frequency be set that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specicatbeyond hardware specications since it does not ions since it does not meet themeet the

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standardstandard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specicatiospecications, please do so ns, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphaccording to your hardware specications including the CPU, graph--

ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

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AlignmenAlignment Keyt Key

LGA1156 CPULGA1156 CPU

LGA1156 CPU SocketLGA1156 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU SocketPin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPUTriangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Step 1:Step 1:

Gently press the CPU socket lever handle downGently press the CPU socket lever handle down

and away from the socket with your nger. Thenand away from the socket with your nger. Then

completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metalcompletely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal

load plate will be lifted as well.load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.thumb and index ngers.

Align the CPU Align the CPU pin one markinpin one marking (triangle) witg (triangle) with theh the

pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you maypin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may

align the CPU notches with align the CPU notches with the socket alignmentthe socket alignment

keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 5:Step 5:

Push the CPU socket lever back into its lockedPush the CPU socket lever back into its locked

position.position.

Step 4:Step 4:

Once the CPU is properly inserted, use oneOnce the CPU is properly inserted, use one

hand to hold the socket lever and use the otherhand to hold the socket lever and use the other

to lightly replace the load plate. When replacingto lightly replace the load plate. When replacing

the load plate, make sure the front end of thethe load plate, make sure the front end of the

load plate is under the shoulder screw.load plate is under the shoulder screw.

B. B. Follow tFollow the steps he steps below to below to correctly correctly install install the CPU the CPU into the into the motherboard motherboard CPU sockeCPU socket.t.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord fromBefore 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.the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

NOTE:NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not thehandle, not the

lever base portion.lever base portion.

Step 2:Step 2:

Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. HoldRemove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold

your index nger down on the rear side of theyour index nger down on the rear side of the

socket cover and use your thumb to lift up thesocket cover and use your thumb to lift up the

front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) of thefront edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) of the

socket cover and remove it. (DO NOT touchsocket cover and remove it. (DO NOT touch

socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket,socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket,

always replace the protective socket cover whenalways replace the protective socket cover when

the CPU is not the CPU is not installed.)installed.)

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1-3-2 1-3-2 Installing Installing the the CPU CPU CoolerCooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure usescooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses

IntelIntel®®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Step 1:Step 1:

Apply an Apply an even even and and thin thin layer layer of of thermal thermal greasegrease

on the surface of the installed CPU.on the surface of the installed CPU.

Male PushMale Push

PinPin

FemaleFemale

Push PinPush Pin

The TopThe Top

of Femaleof Female

Push PinPush Pin

Direction of theDirection of the

Arrow SigArrow Sign onn on

the Male Pushthe Male Push

PinPin

Step 2:Step 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction ofBefore installing the cooler, note the direction of

ththe e ararrorow w sisigngn on on ththe e mamale le pupush sh pipin. n. (T(Tururn-n-

ing the push pin along the direction of arrow is toing the push pin along the direction of arrow is to

remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)

Step 3:Step 3:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the fourPlace the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four

push pins through the pin holes on the mother-push pins through the pin holes on the mother-

board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 4:Step 4:

You should hear a "click" when pushing downYou should hear a "click" when pushing down

each push pin. Check that the Male and Femaleeach push pin. Check that the Male and Female

push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPUpush pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU

cooler installation manual for instructions oncooler installation manual for instructions on

installing the cooler.)installing the cooler.)

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between theUse extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the

CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removinCPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damageg the CPU cooler may damage

the CPU.the CPU.

Step 5:Step 5:

After the insAfter the installation, chtallation, check the back eck the back of the mothof the moth--

erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the pictureerboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture

above shows, the installation is complete.above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6:Step 6:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPUFinally, attach the power connector of the CPU

cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on thecooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the

motherboard.motherboard.

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1-4-1 1-4-1 Dual Dual Channel Channel Memory Memory CongurationConguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After theThis 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. Enmemory 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.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 asThe four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as

following:following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2

Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4

1-4 1-4 Installing Installing the the MemoryMemory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

••Make sure that thMake sure that the motherboard se motherboard supports the memoryupports the memory. It is recommend. It is recommended that memory of thed that memory of thee

same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

((Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory moduGo to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.les.))

••Always turn ofAlways turn off the computer f the computer and unplug the and unplug the power cord from thpower cord from the power outlet be power outlet before installiefore installingng

the memory to prevent hardware damage.the memory to prevent hardware damage.

••

Memory modules have a Memory modules have a foolproof design. A foolproof design. A memory module can be memory module can be installed in only installed in only one direc-one direc-

tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

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Dual Channel MeDual Channel Memory Congurations Tablemory Congurations Table

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. 1. Dual ChDual Channel annel mode camode cannot be nnot be enabled enabled if onlif only one y one DDR3 memoDDR3 memory modulry module is e is installed.installed.

2. 2. When When enabling enabling Dual Dual Channel Channel mode mode with with two two or or four four memory memory modules, modules, it it is is recommended recommended thatthat

memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. Whenmemory 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 andenabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and

DDR3_3 sockets.DDR3_3 sockets.

DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3

- - - - DS/SS - DS/SS - - - DS/SSDS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SSDS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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Two ModulesTwo Modules

Four ModulesFour Modules

If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be sure toIf only one DDR3 memory module is installed, be sure to

install it in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3.install it in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3.

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1-4-2 1-4-2 Installing Installing a a MemoryMemory

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DDR3 DIMMDDR3 DIMM

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the powerBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.memory module.

DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to installDDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install

DDR3 DIMMs on DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.this motherboard.

A DDR3 memory A DDR3 memory module has module has a notch, a notch, so it so it can only can only t in t in one direction. Follow one direction. Follow the steps the steps below to below to correctlycorrectly

install your memory modules in the memory sockets.install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retainingNote the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining

clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory moduleclips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module

on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your non 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 andgers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and

insert it vertically into the insert it vertically into the memory socket.memory socket.

Step 2:Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when theThe clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the

memory module is securely inserted.memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 1-5 InstalliInstalling ng an an Expansion Expansion CardCard

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

••Make sure the motheMake sure the motherboard supports rboard supports the expansion cthe expansion card. Carefully reard. Carefully read the manual that cad the manual that cameame

with your expansion card.with your expansion card.

an expansion card to an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.prevent hardware damage.

PCI SlotPCI Slot

PCI Express x1 SlotPCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 SlotPCI Express x16 Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. 1. Locate an Locate an expansion slot expansion slot that supports that supports your card. your card. Remove the Remove the metal slot metal slot cover from cover from the chassis the chassis back panel.back panel.

2. 2. Align the Align the card with tcard with the slot, he slot, and press and press down on down on the card the card until it iuntil it is fully ss fully seated in eated in the slot.the slot.

3. 3. Make sMake sure the ure the metal cmetal contacts ontacts on the on the card arcard are comple completely ietely inserted nserted into the into the slot.slot.

4. 4. Secure the Secure the card’s card’s metal bracket metal bracket to to the chassis the chassis back back panel with panel with a a screw.screw.

5. 5. After After installing installing all all expansion expansion cards, cards, replace replace the the chassis chassis cover(s).cover(s).

6. 6. Turn Turn on your on your computer. If computer. If necessary, necessary, go to go to BIOS Setup to BIOS Setup to make any make any required BIOS changes for required BIOS changes for youryour

expansion card(s).expansion card(s).

7. 7. Install Install the drithe driver prover provided vided with the with the expansion expansion card card in youin your operar operating syting system.stem.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:Express Graphics Card:

••Installing Installing a a Graphics Graphics Card:Card:

Gently push down on the top Gently push down on the top edge of the card untiledge of the card until

it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Makeit is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make

sure the card is securely seated in the slot andsure the card is securely seated in the slot and

does not rock.does not rock.

••Removing Removing the the Card:Card:

Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card andPress the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and

then pull the card straight up then pull the card straight up from the slot.from the slot.

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1-6 1-6 Back Back Panel Panel ConnectorsConnectors

USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 PortPort

The The USB USB port port supports supports the the USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 specicatspecication. ion. Use Use this this port port for for USB USB devices devices such such as as a Ua USB kSB keyey--

board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard or or Mouse Mouse PortPort

Use Use this this port port to to connect connect a a PS/2 PS/2 keyboard keyboard or or mouse.mouse.

Optical Optical S/PDIF S/PDIF Out Out ConnectorConnector

This This connector connector provides provides digital digital audio audio out out to to an an external external audio audio system system that that supports supports digital digital optical optical audio.audio.

Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIF Out ConnectorConnector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.

Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

eSATA 3Gb/s PorteSATA 3Gb/s Port

The The eSATeSATA A 3Gb/s 3Gb/s port conforms port conforms to to SATSATA A 3Gb/s standard 3Gb/s standard and and is is compatible with compatible with SATSATA A 1.5Gb/s standard.1.5Gb/s standard.

Use the port to connect an external SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s),"Use the port to connect an external SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s),"

for instructions on conguring a RAID array.for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

RJ-45 RJ-45 LAN LAN PortPort

The The Gigabit Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet LAN LAN port port provides provides Internet Internet connection connection at at up up to to 1 1 Gbps Gbps data data rate. rate. The The following following de-de-

scribes the states of the LAN port scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.LEDs.

Activity LED:Activity LED:

State DescriptionState Description

Blinking Blinking Data Data transmission transmission or or receiving receiving is is occurringoccurring

Off Off No No data data transmission transmission or or receiving receiving is is occurringoccurring

Connection/Speed LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State DescriptionState Description

Orange Orange 1 1 Gbps Gbps data data raterate

Green Green 100 100 Mbps Mbps data data raterate

Off Off 10 10 Mbps Mbps data data raterate

Activity LEDActivity LED

Connection/Connection/

Speed LEDSpeed LED

LAN PortLAN Port

••When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from yourWhen removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your

device and then remove it from device and then remove it from the motherboard.the motherboard.

••When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side toWhen removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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USB 3.0/2.0 PortUSB 3.0/2.0 Port

The The USB USB 3.0 3.0 port port supports supports the the USB USB 3.0 3.0 specicatspecication ion and and is is compatible compatible to to the the USB USB 2.0/1.1 2.0/1.1 specicatiospecication.n.

Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

Center/SubwoCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out ofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)Jack (Orange)

Use Use this this audio audio jack jack to to connect connect center/subwcenter/subwoofer oofer speakers speakers in in a a 5.1/7.1-cha5.1/7.1-channel nnel audio audio conguration.conguration.

Rear Rear Speaker Speaker Out Out Jack Jack (Black)(Black)

Use Use this this audio audio jack jack to to connect connect rear rear speakers speakers in in a a 7.1-channel 7.1-channel audio audio congurationconguration..

Side Side Speaker Speaker Out Out Jack Jack (Gray)(Gray)

Use Use this this audio audio jack jack to to connect connect side side speakers speakers in in a a 4/5.1/7.1-4/5.1/7.1-channel channel audio audio congurationconguration..

Line Line In In Jack Jack (Blue)(Blue)

The The default line default line in in jack. jack. Use Use this this audio audio jack jack for for line line in in devices devices such such as as an an optical drive, optical drive, walkman, etc.walkman, etc.

Line Line Out Out Jack Jack (Green)(Green)

The The default line default line out out jack. jack. Use Use this this audio jack audio jack for for a a headphone or headphone or 2-channel speaker. 2-channel speaker. This This jack jack can can bebe

used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.

Mic Mic In In Jack Jack (Pink)(Pink)

The The default default Mic Mic in in jack. jack. Microphones Microphones must must be be connected connected to to this this jack.jack.

In aIn addidditiotion to tn to the dhe defaefault ult spespeakeakers srs settettingings, ths, thee~~audio jacks audio jacks can can be be recongured to recongured to performperform

different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to thedifferent functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the

defadefault Mic iult Mic in jack (n jack ( ). Refe). Refer to the inr to the instrucstructiontions on setts on setting up a 2/ing up a 2/4/5.4/5.1/7.11/7.1-cha-channel aunnel audio codio con-n-