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- 71 - Unique Features
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the
Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may
result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS.
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad-
equateBIOSashing.
B. Using @BIOS
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
thendownloadtheBIOSlethatmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
complete.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from File,thenselectthelocationwhereyousavetheBIOS updateleobtained
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save Current BIOS to FiletosavethecurrentBIOSle.
4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically
load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
Ifthe BIOS update le for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please
manuallydownloadtheBIOSupdatelefromGIGABYTE'swebsiteandfollowtheinstructionsin
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
Make sure that the BIOS le to be ashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the
BIOS with an incorrect BIOS le could cause your system not to boot.

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Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors8
Number of EATX power connectors0
Special features@BIOS Q-Flash Xpress BIOS Rescue Download Center Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2
Controller interface typeiTE IT8720
Controller 2nd interface typeATA-133/100/66/33
Headphone outputs6
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Motherboard chipsetIntel® P55
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWin XP, Vista, 7
PCI slots3
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
RAID levels0, 1, 10
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

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