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...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 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 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 -
...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 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 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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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 ... RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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.../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 ... RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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.../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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... 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. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... 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. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology ... (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® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45-DS3. TSB43AB23 chip...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology ... (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® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45-DS3. TSB43AB23 chip...
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BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory 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 installed, the ... (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for...
BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory 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 installed, the ... (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for...
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... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •...; Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the...
... damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: •...; Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the...
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...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - ...
...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - ...
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...DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture... on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make ...
...DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture... on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make ...
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...Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function 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...and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS ...
...Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function 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...and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS ...
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...Disabled] 333 [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] 333 [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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...reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. This page is for the installed CPU. If this feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/...to be configurable. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by ...
...reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. This page is for the installed CPU. If this feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/...to be configurable. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by ...
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...), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to the fixed frequency. Options...
...), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to the fixed frequency. Options...
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... [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 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. The ...
... [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 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - is week (read-only), month, date and year. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. The ...
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..., But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number ...of extended memory. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. BIOS Setup Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key ...
..., But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Total Memory The total amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number ...of extended memory. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. BIOS Setup Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key ...
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...] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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) ...BIOS Main Menu. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This feature allows your hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard ...
...] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. 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) ...BIOS Main Menu. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. This feature allows your hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard ...
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... CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. 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. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications...
... CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. 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. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to run multiple operating systems and applications...
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...shutdown from an AC power loss. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. AC Back ... then press to accept. Note: you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date ...
...shutdown from an AC power loss. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. AC Back ... then press to accept. Note: you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date ...
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... vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. 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...
... vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. 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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...individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for your own sound file (.wav file). GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. ...-tune their systemrelated information without the need to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and ...
...individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for your own sound file (.wav file). GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. ...-tune their systemrelated information without the need to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and ...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume 2. Appendix Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and ...