Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 and GA-P55A-UD4P Review

tacohunter52 - February 11, 2010
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P55A-UD4P

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 Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Audio:	Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition 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 Smart Dual LAN
Expansion Slots:	w1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics Technology:	Support for ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology
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 Marvell 9128 chip: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA2_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 JMB362 SATA2 chip: 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8213 chip: 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8720 chip: 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
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 I/O Connectors:	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x PCH chip 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 parallel port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors:	1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port 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 USB 3.0 ports 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports 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
H/W Monitoring:	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
BIOS:	2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Form Factor:	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

P55A-UD6

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:	6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2600+/2200/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Audio:	Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition 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) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1) (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) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics Technology:	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 Marvell 9128 chip: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to SATA 6Gb/s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 JMB362 chip: 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 iTE IT8213 chip: 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8720 chip: 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB:	Chipset Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/USB Combo, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) NEC chip Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
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 I/O Connectors:	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6Gb/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 Connectors:	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 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
H/W Monitoring:	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
BIOS:	2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Form Factor:	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Features:

P55A-UD4P

Industry leading 12 phase power VRM design for optimum power efficiency and thermal solution
Leading quality standard of Ultra Durable™ 3 technology with 2oz copper PCB design
Supports newest NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
3X USB power delivery for greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
Provides newest Marvell SE9128 high speed SATA3 storage interface with superfast 6Gbps link speed
Support Intel Core i7/ Core i5 processors with LGA 1156 socket
New Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 technology enables best energy efficiency
Innovative Smart 6 technology for smarter PC management
Support both ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI for ultimate graphics performance
Smart TPM provides 2048 bits key via Bluetooth cellphone
Smart DualLAN with Intelligent LAN port auto-switching
XHD technology accelerating hard drive performance with ease
Patented GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ technology delivering highest level failure protection
Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience
The Precision OV provides more precision voltage control for system
Compatible with Windows 7 to deliver the best operation experience

P55A-UD6

Industry leading 24 phase power VRM design for optimum power efficiency and thermal solution
Leading quality standard of Ultra Durable™ 3 technology with 2oz copper PCB design
Supports newest NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
3x USB power delivery for greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
Provides newest Marvell SE9128 high speed SATA3 storage interface with superfast 6Gbps link speed
Support Intel Core i7/ Core i5 processors with LGA 1156 socket
New Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 technology enables best energy efficiency
Innovative Smart 6 technology for smarter PC management
Support both ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI for ultimate graphics performance
Smart TPM provides 2048 bits key via Bluetooth cellphone
Smart DualLAN with Intelligent LAN port auto-switching
XHD technology accelerating hard drive performance with ease
AutoGreen technology Greening your PC via Bluetooth cellphone.
Integrated eSATA/USB combo connectors for enhanced storage flexibility
Patented GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ technology delivering highest level failure protection
Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to create a stunning surround sound listening experience
Onboard debug LED simplifies motherboard troubleshooting
The Precision OV provides more precision voltage control for system
Compatible with Windows 7 to deliver the best operation experience

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