GA-P55A-UD3: can I use the cpu graphics in my I5-650?

[jeperry]

I bought a P55A-UD3 thinking it would use all the capabilities of the I5-650 processor I ordered with it.  When I assembled the system, I discovered that there wasn't just no VGA adapter, there isn't even a labeled motherboard connector for graphics!  And I can't even use my old AGP-4 graphics card. 

Do I have to go back and get a graphics card now? Is there no access to the on-board I5-650 graphics? 

[Dark Mantis]

No I am afraid your snookered!  It's just another case of doing a bit of homework before jumping in with both feet. You will have to purchase a discrete graphics card to go with your board unless you can get the retailer to take it back and exchange it for another board with graphics capabilities.

[Peteruk]

I bought a P55A-UD3 thinking it would use all the capabilities of the I5-650 processor I ordered with it.  When I assembled the system, I discovered that there wasn't just no VGA adapter, there isn't even a labeled motherboard connector for graphics!

No.... you don't say ...and Gigabyte site lists or show a pic with the GA-P55A-UD3 not having any VGA adapter for it...but the H55, H57 & Q57 do if you want to use all the capabilities of the I5-650 processor.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/list.aspx?s=42&jid=1&p=2&v=11

[muliyul]

yup. no VGA plug for that board.
need a PCIex GPU to be able to view anything
as mantis already said..

No I am afraid your snookered!   It's just another case of doing a bit of homework before jumping in with both feet. You will have to purchase a discrete graphics card to go with your board unless you can get the retailer to take it back and exchange it for another board with graphics capabilities.