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The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types...
The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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. •...
... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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. •...
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... pin holes on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler 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...
... pin holes on the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler 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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.... Hardware Installation - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS...
.... Hardware Installation - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage 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 your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. ...
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... do so may cause 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
... do so may cause 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup...
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...system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 150 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important: It is from 90 MHz to ...differ according to automatically set this item to be set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. The adjustable range is installed. Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level...
...system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 150 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important: It is from 90 MHz to ...differ according to automatically set this item to be set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. The adjustable range is installed. Standard Lets the system operate at its best performance level...
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Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 35 - tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: ...: Fail-Safe Defaults tRRD Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory...
Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 35 - tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: ...: Fail-Safe Defaults tRRD Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory...
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...Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error...automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. The...
...Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error...automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. The...
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... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure...
... drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your system. Failure...
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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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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... motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? Restart the system. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment....and update the BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . ...
... motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is Q-Flash™? Restart the system. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment....and update the BIOS. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . ...
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...ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen ...update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File...
...ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen ...update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File...
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... 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 75. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability...
... 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on page 75. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in the notification area. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability...