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GA-EP45-UD3LR/ GA-EP45-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EP45UD3L-1101R
GA-EP45-UD3LR/ GA-EP45-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EP45UD3L-1101R
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... In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set...-up of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating...
... In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is 1.0. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set...-up of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. - 5 -
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3LR or GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3LR or GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
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...; Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC...
...; Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC...
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... as the picture above, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is to the CPU...
... as the picture above, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. If the push pin is to the CPU...
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...8226; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and ... sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 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 prevent hardware damage...
...8226; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and ... sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 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 prevent hardware damage...
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... to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Hardware Installation
... to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Hardware Installation
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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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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...Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17... loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify ...
...Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17... loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify ...
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...DRAM timing control items below may differ according to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; ... : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) ...
...DRAM timing control items below may differ according to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; ... : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) ...
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... drive access mode. Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - Capacity Cylinder Approximate capacity of cylinders. If you to determine whether the system will not stop . Halt On Allows... None so the system will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is...
... drive access mode. Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - Capacity Cylinder Approximate capacity of cylinders. If you to determine whether the system will not stop . Halt On Allows... None so the system will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Sets the hard drive access mode. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is...
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... in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in...
... in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that shown in...
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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-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 62 - 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-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 63 - 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. - 63 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ep45ud3l.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MSDOS mode. Motherboards that matches your ...floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
...BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ep45ud3l.f1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MSDOS mode. Motherboards that matches your ...floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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... the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update...or switching off the Internet). tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS ...
... the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update...or switching off the Internet). tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS ...
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... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you are ready to manually specify an adapter. After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA...
... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you are ready to manually specify an adapter. After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. Appendix 5-1-3 Installing the SATA...
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HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your system tray. A. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 92 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog...
HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your system tray. A. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 92 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog...
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... the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Also note that this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on how ...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 102 - Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement...
... the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Also note that this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on how ...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 102 - Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement...