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... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB...
... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB...
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... 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note...
... 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note...
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... 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...
... 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...
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... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS3R...
... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS3R...
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... can be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16...
... can be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16...
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... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card...
... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. If this feature. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
... you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. If this feature. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
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... hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This feature allows your hard drive. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is...
... hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This feature allows your hard drive. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is...
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... GA-EP45-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port...
... GA-EP45-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port...
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..., the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN1/LAN2 (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; If no cable problem is activated. - 53 - Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the...
..., the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN1/LAN2 (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; If no cable problem is activated. - 53 - Note: The Gigabit hub will appear: Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the...
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... and corresponding interrupt. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port) Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are not used in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base...
... and corresponding interrupt. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port) Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are not used in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base...
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... Window first. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility...
... Window first. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility...
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...; If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved. Step...
...; If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved. Step...
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... Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for these components. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot...
... Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for these components. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot...
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... RAID mode. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - C . Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID array on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive...
... RAID mode. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - C . Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID array on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive...
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... BIOS Setup . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - B. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... BIOS Setup . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - B. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you need to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
... boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you need to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
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... with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. channel audio effects. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II: Click this button to enable speaker bass effect. Enabling Dolby Virtual Speaker allows 2-channel stereo content to be processed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). Either click Dolby Digital 5.1 in the Audio Control Panel. The system will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you...
... with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. channel audio effects. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II: Click this button to enable speaker bass effect. Enabling Dolby Virtual Speaker allows 2-channel stereo content to be processed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). Either click Dolby Digital 5.1 in the Audio Control Panel. The system will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you...
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... options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3R...
... options. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3R...