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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 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 Installing the...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 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 Installing the...
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... RTL 8111C x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a Host Interface DDR2 1366/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R1 Intel® ICH102 Dual BIOS 6 SATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. - 8 -
... RTL 8111C x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a Host Interface DDR2 1366/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R1 Intel® ICH102 Dual BIOS 6 SATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. - 8 -
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling...
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...memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP45-UD3. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R...disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 101 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (...
...memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP45-UD3. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R...disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 101 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (...
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GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, 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...
GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, 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...
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.... Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU 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 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...installing the memory to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Intel® Flex Memory Technology ...memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory...
...installing the memory to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Intel® Flex Memory Technology ...memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory...
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...edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 -... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
...edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 -... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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First enter the profile name (to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use ... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If 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...
First enter the profile name (to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use ... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If 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...
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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] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...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 Timing...
...] 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] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...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 Timing...
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... instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. If this feature....the CMOS values and reset the 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. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations....
... instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. If this feature....the CMOS values and reset the 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. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations....
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... according to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the...
... according to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the...
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.... Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 45 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Level ...
.... Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 45 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Level ...
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...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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.... (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel...
.... (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel...
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... operating system from the available devices. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
... operating system from the available devices. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
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... you install a CPU that supports multi-core technology. 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. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel®... limit CPUID maximum value. Limit CPUID Max. C4/C4E state is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 50 -
... you install a CPU that supports multi-core technology. 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. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel®... limit CPUID maximum value. Limit CPUID Max. C4/C4E state is present only if you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 50 -
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.... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
.... KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The HW Monitor tab allows you to install additional...function of CPU host frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to...
... temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The HW Monitor tab allows you to install additional...function of CPU host frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to...