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...of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 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.../User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 62 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 4 -
...of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 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.../User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 62 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 4 -
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... RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/ 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133... 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-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R.
... RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/ 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133... 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-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R.
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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. • To prevent damage to the...
... 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. • To prevent damage to the...
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...the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an...5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High ...
...the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an...5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High ...
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GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.... is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to... optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to different regional policy.
GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.... is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to... optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to different regional policy.
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... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
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... the POST. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be used and...
... the POST. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be used and...
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.... Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends... of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and...
.... Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends... of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and...
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.... You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to load the BIOS settings 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... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to...
.... You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to load the BIOS settings 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... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to...
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...Disabled] 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: ... 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...
...Disabled] 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: ... 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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...overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Ch-B Address VRef. 1.100V 0.760V 0.750V 1.500V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1.... Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. This page is installed. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
...overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Ch-B Address VRef. 1.100V 0.760V 0.750V 1.500V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1.... Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. This page is installed. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
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... DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic... This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to operate at system bootup. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive ...
... DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic... This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to operate at system bootup. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive ...
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... and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Time Sets the system time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS...[None] [None] [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 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Time Sets the system time. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS...[None] [None] [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 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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...for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE ...All, But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of heads. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - Typically, 640 KB...
...for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will skip the detection of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE ...All, But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of heads. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - Typically, 640 KB...
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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 (... move it up or down on the list. After configuring this menu when finished. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or...
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 (... move it up or down on the list. After configuring this menu when finished. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or...
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... to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
... to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. 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. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
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...the PS/2 mouse to clear the password settings. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on the +5VSB lead. To turn on the system. When prompted for your...operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on automatically. Disabled Disables this item. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By ...
...the PS/2 mouse to clear the password settings. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to be powered on the +5VSB lead. To turn on the system. When prompted for your...operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on automatically. Disabled Disables this item. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By ...
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... data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Unique Features System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Unique Features System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB 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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...settings from the buzzer or use interface that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed ... • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 -
...settings from the buzzer or use interface that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed ... • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 -
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....7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 87 - C. All Rights Reversed. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Delete RAID Volume 3. Skip this step and proceed to the installation...
....7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 87 - C. All Rights Reversed. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Delete RAID Volume 3. Skip this step and proceed to the installation...