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...on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property ... this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written ... User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology...
...on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property ... this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written ... User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology...
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... the Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 ...5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (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...
... the Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 ...5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (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...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. ...
The box contents are for reference only. 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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...• Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, ... card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports...
...• Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, ... card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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...the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key ... Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Function Keys...
...the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key ... Boot Menu, press . 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0UC-00 Function Keys...
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... (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in Legacy IDE mode. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate... Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-EP45-UD3L. Only for the SATA controllers. RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45-UD3LR. Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATAcontrollers and configures the SATA controllers...
... (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in Legacy IDE mode. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate... Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-EP45-UD3L. Only for the SATA controllers. RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45-UD3LR. Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATAcontrollers and configures the SATA controllers...
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...ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is ...question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP ...
...ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will continue to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is ...question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP ...
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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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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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... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
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... begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 68 - EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008...
... begin the backup process (Figure 11). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to startup XpressRecovery2..... Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 68 - EP45-UD3L E19 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/05/2008...
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... the Q-Share tool. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Open Incoming...
... the Q-Share tool. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Open Incoming...
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...BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ...one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. C .
...BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure ...one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. C .
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Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID 4. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 83 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Appendix All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE...
Create RAID Volume 2. Now, you may proceed to Non-RAID 4. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 83 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Appendix All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE...
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... (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to a floppy disk. Boot from the menu. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and... insert the motherboard driver disk. For installing Windows Vista, you need to exit when finished. See the instructions below about how to your USB flash drive and then...
... (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to a floppy disk. Boot from the menu. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and... insert the motherboard driver disk. For installing Windows Vista, you need to exit when finished. See the instructions below about how to your USB flash drive and then...
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...the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the...5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" For example, to your USB flash drive. When a screen similar to begin extracting the driver. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 86 - message, and then press to that in the USB flash drive. Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in Figure...
...the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the...5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" For example, to your USB flash drive. When a screen similar to begin extracting the driver. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 86 - message, and then press to that in the USB flash drive. Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in Figure...
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...support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you do not have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing , there will load support for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press...=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 87 - Appendix Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters...
...support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you do not have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing , there will load support for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press...=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 87 - Appendix Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters...
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... saying one or some file(s) cannot be finished in about one of the items displayed and press . S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 88 - When the screen as shown below will appear. Select the SCSI Adapter you do not have chosen to the previous screen. Windows...disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to select one minute. Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH10R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the...
... saying one or some file(s) cannot be finished in about one of the items displayed and press . S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 88 - When the screen as shown below will appear. Select the SCSI Adapter you do not have chosen to the previous screen. Windows...disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to select one minute. Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH10R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the...
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To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. Appendix This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 89 - To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. Appendix This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 - 89 - To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer.