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GA-EP45-UD3R/ GA-EP45-UD3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 100 12ME-EP45UD3-100R
GA-EP45-UD3R/ GA-EP45-UD3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 100 12ME-EP45UD3-100R
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...reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any means without ... information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners...
...reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any means without ... information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners...
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...3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique ...Repair ...82 Chapter 5 Appendix ...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers1 83 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. - 5 -
...3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique ...Repair ...82 Chapter 5 Appendix ...83 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 83 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers1 83 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. - 5 -
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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3R or GA-EP45-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3R or GA-EP45-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
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... uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because...
... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card ... the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card ... the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system...
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... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No.
... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No.
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... 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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for...
... 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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for...
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For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set this item to 266 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU ...to 333 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your CPU. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on system components, when system...
For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set this item to 266 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU ...to 333 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your CPU. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on system components, when system...
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... frequency at its basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the North Bridge clock. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1... read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to enhance memory performance...
... frequency at its basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the North Bridge clock. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1... read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to enhance memory performance...
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...memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on this channel. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are... system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Sector Number of cylinders...drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 -
...memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on this channel. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are... system startup. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Sector Number of cylinders...drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 -
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like ...
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GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 67 - 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. - 67 - Drivers Installation
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..., Award Software, Inc. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Restart the system. What is Q-Flash ? GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 ...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...
..., Award Software, Inc. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Restart the system. What is Q-Flash ? GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 ...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...
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..., press to boot. - 77 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. ...or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent...
..., press to boot. - 77 - Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard model. ...or switching off the Internet). Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent...
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... F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter.
... F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter.
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... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your system tray. HD Audio features...
... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your system tray. HD Audio features...
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... safe recycling. When your "end of life" product. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to help to a third party nor be used equipment must not be imparted to conserve natural resources ... your waste equipment at the time of printing. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 114 - Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with other waste. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. 5-4 ...
... safe recycling. When your "end of life" product. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to help to a third party nor be used equipment must not be imparted to conserve natural resources ... your waste equipment at the time of printing. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 114 - Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with other waste. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. 5-4 ...