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Intel P55 User Manual

Express chipset based m/b for intel lga 1156 processors
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USER'S MANUAL
Of
Intel P55 Express Chipset
Based
M/B for Intel LGA 1156 Processors
NO. G03-XBLUEP55-F
Rev: 1.0
Release date: Aug., 2009
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL Intel P55 Express Chipset Based M/B for Intel LGA 1156 Processors NO. G03-XBLUEP55-F Rev: 1.0 Release date: Aug., 2009 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
  • Page 2 Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING..........8 INSTALLING CPU....................... 9 2-3-1 GLOSSARY....................9 2-3-2 ABOUT INTEL LGA 1156 CPU SOCKET ..........10 2-3-3 LGA 1156 CPU INSTALLATION GUIDE ............11 2-3-4 INTEL REFERENCE THERMAL SOLUTION ASSEMBLY ......13 INSTALLING MEMORY ....................14 EXPANSION CARDS....................

  • Page 4: Enviromental Safety Instruction

    4-12 PRO MAGIC PLUS FUNCTION INTRODUCTION ............. 48 4-13 G.P.I.FUNCTION LED DISPLAY ................49 Environmental Safety Instruction Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. 0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request of the main chipset) Generally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from...

  • Page 5: User's Notice

    In addition, interface materials allow effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heat sink. For optimum heat transfer, Intel recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heat sink to the processor.

  • Page 6: Introduction Of P55 Express Chipset Motherboardss Features Of Motherboards

    Introduction of P55 Express Chipset Motherboards Features of Motherboard The P55 Express chipset based motherboard series are based on Intel P55 Express chipset technology which supports the innovative Intel LGA 1156 socket Core™ i7 Quad Processor and Core™ i5 Quad Processor...

  • Page 7: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard

    to read the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming section. 1-1.1 Special Features of motherboard CPU Smart Fan --- The Noise Management System It’s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing its acoustics.
  • Page 8 Power on Button You can easily start the computer by pressing down this button for a few seconds, without troubling yourself to locate the front panel jumpers to find the Power on jumper. Reset Button You can easily restart the computer by pressing down this button for a few seconds, without troubling yourself to locate the front panel jumpers to find the reset jumper.

  • Page 9: Specification

    PCI-Express2.0 x1 slot 2pcs Expansion Slots 32-bit PCI slot x 2pcs PCI-Express x4lane slot 1pcs The Intel P55 chipset supports six internal Serial ATA ports Integrate IDE and for six SATA devices with RAID0, RAID1, RAID5 and Serial ATA2 RAID PAID10 function providing 3.0 Gb/sec data transfer rate.

  • Page 10: Performance List

    Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) CPU: I7 850...

  • Page 11: Layout Diagram

    RJ-45 Over USB Connector ATX Power Conn. Audio Connector 4-pin PWR Connector PCI Express2.0 x 16by8lane PCI Express 2.0 x1 P55 Express Gigabit LAN Chip PCI Express x4lane slot Power on Button CD Audio In Reset SYSFAN1 PCI Express 2.0 x1 8 CH HD Audio PCI Express2.0 x...
  • Page 12 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block KB/MS Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block JP2/JP3 USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block Sockets and Slots Socket/Slot Name Description Page CPU Socket LGA 1156 CPU Socket LGA 1156 CPU Socket P.10 DIMM1~DIMM4 DDRIII Module Sockets...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or WARNING! other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 14: Glossary

    JBAT JBAT 1-2 Closed Normal 2-3 Closed Clear CMOS CMOS RAM Clear Setting (2) KB/MS Power on Function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 2-3 Closed KB/MS Power ON Enabled 1-2 Closed KB/MS Power ON Disable (Default) Keyboard/Mouse Power On Setting (3) USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP2/JP3 JP2 / JP3 JP2/ JP3 1-2 closed...

  • Page 15: About Intel Lga 1156 Cpu Socket

    CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type. 2-3-2 About Intel LGA 1156 CPU Socket This motherboard provides an 1156-pin DIP, LGA 1156 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA 1156 socket.

  • Page 16: Lga 1156 Cpu Installation Guide

    Alignment key Pin-1 Indicator 2-3-3 LGA 1156 CPU Installation Guide Please make sure that CPU socket is facing towards Press down the level and move it to the left side to make sure it is freed from the hook and then open it you and the level is on you left hand side.

  • Page 17: Intel Reference Thermal Solution Assembly

    6． Press down the load level and move it rightwards make Put down the load plate in the direction shown above. sure it is locked under the notch. 2-3-4 Intel Reference Thermal Solution Assembly Align fastener with the hole 2 ． Revolve the four fasteners in the 1.
  • Page 18 The heat sink and installation steps are for reference use only; Installation steps might differ depending on different heat sink models; Please use Intel original heat sink for better heat dissipation or other heat sinks that has pass Intel certification.

  • Page 19: Expansion Cards

    DIMM1 & DIMM3: Dual Channel 1 Graph 2-4 Installation Tips： Open the two plastic clips of memory slots then push down the module vertically into the slot. See to it that the hole of the module fit into the notch of the slot;...

  • Page 20: Pci-Express Slot

    * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2-5-3 PCI Express Slot The P55 Express chipset based motherboard series offer two PCI-Express2.0 x16 graphics slots with PE2 and PE5 being PCI Express 2.0 x16@8lane slot. These two...

  • Page 21: Installing The Crossfire/Sli Bridge Card

    2-5-4 Installing the CrossFire Card Bridge The following illustrations show you how to install the CrossFire Bridge Card. In order to activate the CrossFire technology, you have to install the optional Bridge for your CrossFire Tech. Supported VGA Cards before you activating the advance multi-GPUs functions.

  • Page 22: Connectors, Headers

    Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
  • Page 23 Pin 1 (3) Large 4-Pin Power Connector：J1 The connectors are 4-pin connector that supports extra 12V / 5V power to your system (4) PS/2 Keyboard Connector: P/S keyboard connector from UK1 The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard input devices. (5) USB Port connector: USB post from UK1, US1, UL1, USB1 The connectors are 4-pin connectors that connect USB devices with the 480 Mbit / sec data transfer rate to the system board.

  • Page 24: Headers

    Line-IN Coaxial RJ-45 LAN SPDIF_OUT RS-OUT PS/2 Keyboard USB Connectors Connector CS-OUT USB Connectors SS-OUT MIC-IN Optical CMOS1 ESATA SPDIF_OUT USB Connectors (8) Serial-ATA2 Port connectors: SATA1~SATA6 These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to connect the motherboard and serial ATA2 hard disk drives. SATA5 SATA6 SATA3...
  • Page 25 (2) USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB4/USB5 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plugs. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel. Pin 1 USB Port Header (3) Speaker connector: SPEAK This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
  • Page 26 (8) FAN Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (3-pin), CPUFAN (4-pin) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Please connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
  • Page 27 (11) S erial COM Port header: COM1 COM1 is a 9-pin RS232 connector. Pin1 Serial COM Port 9-pin Block (12) SPDIF Out header: HDMI_SPDIF The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.

  • Page 28: Starting Up Your Computer

    Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection is made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from 12 setup functions and 2 exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

  • Page 31: Standard Bios Features

    Change User Password This entry for setting User password Save Changes and Exit Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. Standard BIOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    3-5 Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Virus Protection The selection Allow you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.

  • Page 33: Cpu Features

    Intel (R) Virtualization Tech When this item is set as Enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional HW Caps. Provided by Intel(R) Virtulization Tech. Note: A full reset is required to change the setting. The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled.

  • Page 34: Advanced Chipset Features

    Disable: Disable GV3; Enabe: Enable GV3. InteL(R) TurboMode tech Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Intel(R) C-STATE tech CState: CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers.

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    3-7 Integrated Peripherals Initate Graphics Adapter Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. The optional settings are: PCI/PCIE; PCIE/PCI. 3-7-1 Onboard SATA Function Configure SATA#1 as Press Enter to select the SATA type. The optional settings are: IDE; RAID; AHCI and Disabled.

  • Page 36: Onboard Device Functions

    3-7-2 Onboard Device Function Onboard PCIE Lan Controller Use this item to enable or disable onboard PCIE Lan controller. Onboard PCIE Lan BootROM The optional settings are: Disabled; Enabled. USB Functions The optional settings are: Disabled; Enabled. 3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function Serial Port1 Address Allow BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
  • Page 37 ACPI Version Features The optional settings are: ACPI v1.0; ACPI v2.0; ACPI v3.0. ACPI APIC Support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list. AMI OEMB Table Include OEMB talbe Pointer to R(X)SDT pointer lists. Headless Mode Enable/Disable headless operation through ACPI. ACPI Aware O/S The optional settings are: Enabled;...

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Palette Snooping The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled. Enable: inform the PCI device that an ISA graphics devices is installed in the system so the card will function correctly. 3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, and Warning for overall system status.

  • Page 39: Smart Fan Configuration

    3-10-1 Smart FAN Configuration 3-11 Miscellaneous Control Profile Setting For save or load current BIOS setting by profile item. Linear PCIEX Clock Use this item to set Linear PCIEX clock in the range of 100 to 200. CPU Diff AMP The optional settings are: 700mV;...

  • Page 40: Password Settings

    Range between 133~500. CPU Ratio Use this item to set CPU ratio. Use+/- to select value. CPU Vcore 7-Shift Use this item to set value in CPU Vcore X-Shift function. The optional settings are: +50mV to 350mV. CPU PLL Select Use this tem to set CPU PLL from 1.816V(Default) to 2.043V.

  • Page 41: Load Optimal Defaults/Load Standard Defaults

    3-13 Load Optimal Defaults/ Load Standard Defaults Load Optimal Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Optimal Defaults? 【OK】 【Cancel】 Pressing <OK> loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    CD-ROM drive or click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive). From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may make 10 selections: 1. INF install Intel P55 chipset system driver 2. SOUND install ALCHD Audio driver 3. RealTek install Realtek Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver 4.

  • Page 43: Inf Install Intelp55 Chipset System Driver

    4-1 INF Install Intel P55 Chipset System Driver 2 ． Click Next when Intel Chipset Device 1．Click INF item when Magic Install menu appears. Software appears. 3． Click Yes on the License Agreement. 4． After reading the Readme File Information click Next.
  • Page 44 SOUND Install ALC HD Audio Codec Driver 1. Click Sound on the Magic Install menu. 2．lick Next When Realtek High Definition Audio driver windows appear 3. Click Finish and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. The mixer. 6.
  • Page 45 NOTE: Please upgrade your Windows XP to Service Pack 2 / Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 or later before you the HD Audio CODEC driver. 4-3 RealTek Install Realtek Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu Click Next, install REALTEK LAN and Fast appears Ethernet NIC Driver...
  • Page 46 3. Click the “Next”. 4. Choose “Install” to begin the installation. 5. Finished the installation. 4-5 WIFI-N Install WIFI-N Click WIFI-N when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Accept the terms of the license agreement, appears. choose Next.

  • Page 47: Norton Install Norton Internet Security 2009

    3. Click the “Next”. 4. Choose “Next”. 3. Choose “Install” to begin installation. 4. Choose “No, I will restart my computer later” and then click Finish. 4-6 Norton Install Norton Internet Security 2009 Click Norton when Magic Install menu Click AGREE & INSTALL after reading appears.
  • Page 48 3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. AHCI/RAID Install Intel AHCI /RAID Driver If you want to use Intel SATA AHCI mode for your system, Please according to following step install driver: CD:\Intel5x\pch_ahci_raid\f6flpy32 1. Copy all file to empty boot disk root directory .

  • Page 49: How To Update Bios

    STEP 4. Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart automatically when BIOS is upgraded. 4-11 Intel Platform RAID Function Installation Step1. Please get into the location: BIOS setup \ Integrated Peripherals \ Onboard SATA Function\ Configure SATA as…, and select RAID to enable the RAID function.
  • Page 50 Step2. The following menu should appear after the previous operations. This is the main menu for RAID settings. Users can select Main Menu options with 【↑↓】 navigation keys, with 【ENTER】 to confirm operation and 【ESC】to leave. Select 【1. Create RAID Volume】; after it highlight, press【ENTER】to confirm. The following menu should appear after the confirmation.
  • Page 51 Then the following warning dialog should appear after previous operations to ask you if you are sure to create the volume. Press 【Y】if you want to create RAID, or 【N】if you do not want to create RAID. After you finish RAID mode settings and return to the main menu, select 【5.Exit】to complete the setting process and leave.
  • Page 52 1: Insert the diskette which is being formatted in floppy drive on a system which can start OS. 2: After booting OS insert the bundle CD in your CD-ROM 3: Copy all the files from \Intel\RAIDDisk to boot diskette Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows XP, Windows 2000 , Vista or Windows 7 on your System.
  • Page 53 4-12 Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction What’s Pro Magic Plus? Tired with reinstall OS each time when it doesn’t work? Does your computer often crash down or unable to work after installed new software? Have you had great loses and troubles because of computer problems? Still using time-consuming backup software that occupies lots of HD space? Pro Magic Plus- an instant system recovery software tailored to solve these problems for you.
  • Page 54 ◇ Support Only Windows OS (No Linux) ◇ Windows server OS and Windows NT not supported ◇ Minimum of Intel 486 or above, 16MB of memory or above ◇ Minimum of 500MB free/usable space or above ◇ Support for SCSI & SATA Hard disk...

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