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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-UD3LR/GA-EP45-UD3L 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 ...Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-UD3LR/GA-EP45-UD3L 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 ...Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 ...
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...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 Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ... 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 -
...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 Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ... 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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...® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround 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-UD3L. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR.
...® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround 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-UD3L. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR.
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GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install...
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...memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. It... DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided ...DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module...
...memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. It... DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided ...DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module...
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Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to ...down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your...
Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to ...down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your...
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...turned off. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of...voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 32 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. The higher the CPU loading, the more ...
...turned off. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of...voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 32 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. The higher the CPU loading, the more ...
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The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to access the Q-... one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 -
The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to access the Q-... one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to accept. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 -
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... your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to...
... your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to...
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... the system will allow for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life...
... the system will allow for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life...
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... CPU and North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed ... This item appears only if you to the North Bridge clock. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory ...
... CPU and North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed ... This item appears only if you to the North Bridge clock. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to enhance memory ...
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...used , set this item to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to CHS. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. ...of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will not stop . GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. ...
...used , set this item to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to CHS. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The total amount of sectors. ...of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. No Errors The system boot will not stop . GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. ...
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...158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. 2-9 PC Health...Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 56 - Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
...158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. 2-9 PC Health...Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 56 - Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU...
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... ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 58 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award...
... ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 58 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award...
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GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 60 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the CMOS. Press or to return to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to ...-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup...
GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 60 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the CMOS. Press or to return to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to ...-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup...
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 64 -
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 64 -
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... unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 66 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system...
... unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 66 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system...
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...file. - 68 - Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Figure 9 C. When you wish to search the first physical ...access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1.
...file. - 68 - Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Figure 9 C. When you wish to search the first physical ...access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1.
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... the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - What is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star...
... the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - What is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star...
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...Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSa(vYe/N&)?EYxit ... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults...
...Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSa(vYe/N&)?EYxit ... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults...