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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 CPU Cooler 13... Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 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...
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 CPU Cooler 13... Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 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...
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.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is...
.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is...
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.../Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel...
.../Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel...
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... to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
... to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
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...system, etc. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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 ...Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...
...system, etc. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. 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 ...Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...
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.... The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . 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 POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . 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...
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...to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-UD3L E19) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail...block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS...
...to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-UD3L E19) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail...block on the right side of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS...
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...Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP ... BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made...
...Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP ... BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made...
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... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency [Auto] [10X] ...) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults 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 >>>>>...
... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Frequency [Auto] [10X] ...) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults 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 >>>>>...
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... with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core MCH Reference ICH I/O ICH Core >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) 1.100V 0.760V 1.500V 1.100V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level 1.800V [Auto] Move... board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 -
... with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core MCH Reference ICH I/O ICH Core >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) 1.100V 0.760V 1.500V 1.100V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level 1.800V [Auto] Move... board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 -
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... verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on system components, when... system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clok Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clok Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew...
... verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on system components, when... system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clok Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clok Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew...
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tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRRD x tWTR x tWR x tRFC x tRTP x Command Rate (CMD) 2 Auto 2 Auto 4 Auto 28 Auto 2 Auto 0 Auto Item...
tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRRD x tWTR x tWR x tRFC x tRTP x Command Rate (CMD) 2 Auto 2 Auto 4 Auto 28 Auto 2 Auto 0 Auto Item...
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... are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 42 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead Value x tRD...
... are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 42 - Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead Value x tRD...
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... : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup Enabled Enables this function. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. ...Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile x Data Driving Pull-Up Level x Cmd Driving Pull-Up...
... : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. BIOS Setup Enabled Enables this function. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. ...Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile x Data Driving Pull-Up Level x Cmd Driving Pull-Up...
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... the parameters of the three methods below: - 45 - Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, Sep 8 2008 22:31:24... Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
... the parameters of the three methods below: - 45 - Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, Sep 8 2008 22:31:24... Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: ...
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...when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to accept. After configuring this menu when finished. For ...) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter:...
...when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to accept. After configuring this menu when finished. For ...) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter:...
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...as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the system boots up. BIOS Setup Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default:... 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Delay For HDD (Secs) ...
...as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the system boots up. BIOS Setup Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default:... 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. The adjustable range is from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Delay For HDD (Secs) ...
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... configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-UD3L. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA...
... configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-UD3L. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA...
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... used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... BIOS...
... used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... BIOS...
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... off . The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 53 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up device... On by Ring Allows the system to be off the system. Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power mode. BIOS Setup
... off . The system can be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 53 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up device... On by Ring Allows the system to be off the system. Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power mode. BIOS Setup