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... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which...
... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which...
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... the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front ...on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis...
... the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front ...on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis...
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Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you...POST. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you...POST. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
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... the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... This feature will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is activated. - 53 - If no LAN cable is connected or not. it will operate at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable. Refer to the...
... the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... This feature will appear: Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is activated. - 53 - If no LAN cable is connected or not. it will operate at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable. Refer to the...
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...), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 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...Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating ...
...), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 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...Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating ...
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... Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to show the advanced options. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS...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...
... Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. Q: How do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Refer to show the advanced options. Q: What do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS...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...
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...slot. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the CPU. The problem is verified and solved. No Check if the CPU cooler is verified and solved. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power... cable. Turn on the power to the CPU securely. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system...
...slot. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the CPU. The problem is verified and solved. No Check if the CPU cooler is verified and solved. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power... cable. Turn on the power to the CPU securely. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system...
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... Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - Select "Save & Exit Setup" to ... at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Check if the keyboard is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support\...
... Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - Select "Save & Exit Setup" to ... at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Check if the keyboard is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support\...