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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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The logo is 1.0. sive global distributor of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is ... Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE...
The logo is 1.0. sive global distributor of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is ... Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (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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.... 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 • The box contents above...
.... 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 • The box contents above...
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the ...
Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the ...
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...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on...
...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the...
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CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to 266 MHz. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on ... adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo...
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to 266 MHz. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on ... adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo...
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...and System Memory Multiplier settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Options are: ...Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. the second is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at system bootup....
...and System Memory Multiplier settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Options are: ...Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. the second is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at system bootup....
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... faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. •... the installed floppy disk drive is set to the information on the system. - 45 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Sector Number of heads. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Head Number of sectors. ...
... faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. •... the installed floppy disk drive is set to the information on the system. - 45 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Sector Number of heads. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Head Number of sectors. ...
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..., please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
..., please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 -
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Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 61 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you... design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-FlashTM? For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 -
... if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you... design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-FlashTM? For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 -
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... @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup... or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to boot. - 71...
... @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup... or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to boot. - 71...
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... do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you are ready to manually specify an adapter.
... do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you are ready to manually specify an adapter.
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... driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back ... high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - all at the same time. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your system ...
... driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be present on both of the front and back ... high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - all at the same time. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your system ...
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... and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in.... To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to meet RoHS requirement. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of the...party nor be used equipment must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to conserve natural resources and...
... and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in.... To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to meet RoHS requirement. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of the...party nor be used equipment must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to conserve natural resources and...