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... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which...
... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which...
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... to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the reset switch on when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is operating. Note the positive and ...negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- A front panel module mainly...
... to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the reset switch on when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is operating. Note the positive and ...negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- A front panel module mainly...
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...; Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution.
...; Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution.
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... the approximate distance to the following message will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. If no cable problem is attached to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Refer...
... the approximate distance to the following message will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. If no cable problem is attached to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Refer...
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When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (...), ECP+EPP. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating...
When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on Part 1-2. Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (...), ECP+EPP. Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating...
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... possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard... the CMOS values? In the Main Menu, press + to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . Replace the battery. 4. A: Make sure your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website.
... possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard... the CMOS values? In the Main Menu, press + to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . Replace the battery. 4. A: Make sure your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website.
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...properly? Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. Yes Isolate the short circuit...."Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) - 109 - The problem is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the CPU. START Turn off the power. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup...
...properly? Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the motherboard. Yes Isolate the short circuit...."Load Optimized Defaults"). Turn on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) - 109 - The problem is verified and solved. The problem is installed properly on the CPU. START Turn off the power. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup...
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... for help. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see if the... boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to enter BIOS Setup. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - Check if the keyboard is the CPU cooler...
... for help. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to see if the... boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to enter BIOS Setup. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - Check if the keyboard is the CPU cooler...