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... 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio ...Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R...
... 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 ConfiguringAudio ...Input and Output 100 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R...
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...COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 motherboard ...
...COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 motherboard ...
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... up from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the...
... up from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the...
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...-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent... BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to ...
...-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent... BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to ...
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 51 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB ... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to...
Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 51 - 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0~3 Native Mode USB ... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to...
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.... (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to...Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install...
.... (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to...Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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.
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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.
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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...POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00 Figure 9 C. ...backing up your hard drive. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first...
...POST (Figure 9). Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00 Figure 9 C. ...backing up your hard drive. When finished, go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first...
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... configurations. Before installing Ultra TPM, follow the steps below in the BIOS. Step 2: Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk (select Ultra TPM). B. Before launching Ultra TPM, go to the Security Chip Configuration menu in case the... TPM (Note 1) GIGABYTE's unique Ultra TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption design. A. To create a TPM key and save it does not guarantee data integrity or give the following warning message, which is not liable for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) (...
... configurations. Before installing Ultra TPM, follow the steps below in the BIOS. Step 2: Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk (select Ultra TPM). B. Before launching Ultra TPM, go to the Security Chip Configuration menu in case the... TPM (Note 1) GIGABYTE's unique Ultra TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption design. A. To create a TPM key and save it does not guarantee data integrity or give the following warning message, which is not liable for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) (...
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...Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click...Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 82 - After configuring your data with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-...
...Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to configure the data sharing settings. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click...Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 82 - After configuring your data with computers on this icon to launch the Q-Share tool. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-...
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... Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is 2.0 Gbps. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Go to Local Area Connection Status and you want to access the utility. Fault tolerance on your system when completed. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Restart your hub's specifications...
... Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is 2.0 Gbps. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Go to Local Area Connection Status and you want to access the utility. Fault tolerance on your system when completed. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Restart your hub's specifications...
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Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure ...empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At...
Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure ...empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. B. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At...
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...copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please ...On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to begin extracting the driver. When a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to that in the USB flash drive. message, and then press to your USB flash drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - Figure 4 Step 2: Double...
...copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please ...On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to begin extracting the driver. When a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to that in the USB flash drive. message, and then press to your USB flash drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - Figure 4 Step 2: Double...
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...displayed and press . Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH10R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. When the screen as shown below will load support for the... which you have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID mode, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA...
...displayed and press . Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH10R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. When the screen as shown below will load support for the... which you have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID mode, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA...
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When a screen similar to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). B.
When a screen similar to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). B.
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... 48KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker...in and out) to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard...
... 48KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The following for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker...in and out) to the following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard...
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...The system will be heard as shown below: Dolby Home Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio ... to enable or disable the Dolby Headphone function. channel audio effects. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of headphones. 3. DOLBY HEADPHONE: Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Virtual Speaker function. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 -
...The system will be heard as shown below: Dolby Home Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio ... to enable or disable the Dolby Headphone function. channel audio effects. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of headphones. 3. DOLBY HEADPHONE: Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Virtual Speaker function. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 -