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GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R
GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R
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Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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... (Optional 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
... (Optional 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3LR or GA-EP45-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield •...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3LR or GA-EP45-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield •...
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10R / Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 7 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10R / Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 7 -
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN Host Interface ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 8 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN Host Interface ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 8 -
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... IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for ... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1333/1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for...
... IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for ... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1333/1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for...
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... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
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... with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
... with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
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...recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory ...DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one ...
...recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory ...DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one ...
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... expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot...
... expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot...
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... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be used to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 22 - If a power supply is used (500W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 22 - If a power supply is used (500W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and...
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... L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling...
... L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling...
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... number of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Hardware Installation If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. System...
... number of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Hardware Installation If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. System...
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...), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The...
...), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The...
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Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the header.
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the header.
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... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 30 -
... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 30 -
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... the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.
... the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.