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...of Contents Box Contents ...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.../User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
...of Contents Box Contents ...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.../User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
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... x1 RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133... 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-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.
... x1 RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133... 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-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 ...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45...
...IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 ...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45...
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... version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/... 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. (Note 1) Due to different regional ...
... version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/... 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. (Note 1) Due to different regional ...
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... If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches ... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage...
... If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches ... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage...
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...GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory... module is installed. 2. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard ...
...GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory... module is installed. 2. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard ...
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.... Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your ...fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
.... Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your ...fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk ...Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access...
You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk ...Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access...
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...Disabled] 333 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing...
...Disabled] 333 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing...
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...to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The item is installed. Enabled will work stably with ... to boot. If this feature. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 -
...to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The item is installed. Enabled will work stably with ... to boot. If this feature. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 -
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...performance level. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. .... Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH...
...performance level. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. .... Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH...
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... to set the date. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on ...] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... to set the date. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on ...] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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...the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to... drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of memory installed on this item to CHS. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive...
...the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to... drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of memory installed on this item to CHS. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive...
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... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State...
... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State...
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... enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
... enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
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...) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. AC Back Function... of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows...
...) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. AC Back Function... of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows...
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... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for these components...Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Incorrectly doing ...
...tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for these components...Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Incorrectly doing ...
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....7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 89 - All Rights Reversed. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size...
....7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 89 - All Rights Reversed. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size...