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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 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 1-6 Back Panel...
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 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 1-6 Back Panel...
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Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 ... PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P45 DDR2 1366 /1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus... 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. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 ... PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P45 DDR2 1366 /1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus... 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 -
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in...
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...: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. Only for GA-EP45-UD3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel®...
...: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. Only for GA-EP45-UD3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel®...
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..., when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 12 -
..., when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 12 -
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... is not recom- 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. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not.... LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... is not recom- 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. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not.... LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ...and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity...
...from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ...and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity...
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...Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the...to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
...Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the...to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
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..., you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type... the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 -
..., you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type... the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 36 -
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...] 266 [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] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...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 >>>>> Advanced ...
...] 266 [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] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...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 >>>>> Advanced ...
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...) Allows you to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) ...operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. If this feature. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU ...
...) Allows you to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) ...operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. If this feature. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU ...
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...MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the North Bridge clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to operate at its best performance level. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings.... (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to ...
...MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the North Bridge clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to operate at its best performance level. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings.... (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to ...
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Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. 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 ...Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level ...
Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. 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 ...Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level ...
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...] [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 Move Enter: Select F5: Previous 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: ...
...] [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 Move Enter: Select F5: Previous 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: ...
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... you to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Total Memory The total amount of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - If you to the information on the system. Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support ...(Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for an error during the POST...
... you to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Total Memory The total amount of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - If you to the information on the system. Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support ...(Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine whether the system will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for an error during the POST...
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.... Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
.... Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
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...overheating protection function. 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. With virtualization, one CPU core. set this item to...C4E state is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 48 - Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi...
...overheating protection function. 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. With virtualization, one CPU core. set this item to...C4E state is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 48 - Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi...
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...Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be powered on automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of Month) Alarm ...Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 54 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Resume...
...Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be powered on automatically. Note: To cancel the password, press on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of power from the operating system or removal of Month) Alarm ...Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 54 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Resume...
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... the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup...
... the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup...
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... Dual-Core Series CPU and DDR2 800 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface ... fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes...
... Dual-Core Series CPU and DDR2 800 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface ... fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes...