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GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R
GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R
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Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
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...-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The ...
...-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The ...
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... Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 ... TSB43AB23 M_BIOS B_BIOS TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
... Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 ... TSB43AB23 M_BIOS B_BIOS TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 ... 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-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 ... 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-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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...; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100... GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...
...; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100... GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the ...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the ...
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... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS...
... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS...
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.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Align the card with your computer. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully...
.... After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Align the card with your computer. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully...
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... connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it...
... connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 21 4 14 13 7 19 12 18 17 10 16 15 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 21 4 14 13 7 19 12 18 17 10 16 15 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
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... Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect it is the...
... Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect it is the...
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... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Hardware Installation 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your...
... SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Hardware Installation 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your...
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.... The LED is off (S5). The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power LED on ...
.... The LED is off (S5). The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power LED on ...
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... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If your chassis front panel audio module to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. If you want to mute the back...
... of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If your chassis front panel audio module to the header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. If you want to mute the back...
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...) The header conforms to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. The IEEE...
...) The header conforms to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. The IEEE...
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...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. To clear...
...) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. To clear...