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... INC. The logo is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is the property of the motherboard...
... INC. The logo is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is the property of the motherboard...
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...87 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...
...87 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...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16... slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
... to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16... slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
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... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - You can be used for one time only. The system will still be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the ... Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 XpressRecovery2 during...
... v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - You can be used for one time only. The system will still be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the ... Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 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 XpressRecovery2 during...
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... Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 51 - BIOS Setup Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode...
... Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 51 - BIOS Setup Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode...
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...add-in network card instead of the USB functionalities below. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45-DS3R. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. USB... disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers ...
...add-in network card instead of the USB functionalities below. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45-DS3R. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. USB... disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers ...
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... example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1...
... example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed ...can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 -
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Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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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. 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.
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first...
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... 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-...in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When finished, go to Disk Management to startup ...
... 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-...in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). When finished, go to Disk Management to startup ...
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...keys in a secure location and back them in the BIOS, the latter key will appear. Unique Features GIGABYTE is normal. Step 2: Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk (select Ultra TPM). B. The Ultra TPM utility appears in sequence: Step 1: Turn on your ... 2, "BIOS Setup," for loss of encrypted data as a result of the password(s) or the key(s) will become inaccessible after being created. Instructions for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is cleared. Select a USB flash drive and click the Enable Backup to Enabled...
...keys in a secure location and back them in the BIOS, the latter key will appear. Unique Features GIGABYTE is normal. Step 2: Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk (select Ultra TPM). B. The Ultra TPM utility appears in sequence: Step 1: Turn on your ... 2, "BIOS Setup," for loss of encrypted data as a result of the password(s) or the key(s) will become inaccessible after being created. Instructions for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is cleared. Select a USB flash drive and click the Enable Backup to Enabled...
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...Update 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. Disable Incoming Folder ... ...Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3...
...Update 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. Disable Incoming Folder ... ...Figure 2. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3...
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... utility. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you will see the connection speed is required the connected network switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Click Install...
... utility. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: After you complete the setup, you will see the connection speed is required the connected network switch or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Click Install...
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Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Unique Features If you will see only one connection in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility ...
Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Unique Features If you will see only one connection in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility ...
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... is set to AHCI or RAID mode. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your...
... is set to AHCI or RAID mode. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your...
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... information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 91 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0...
... information about the RAID array in MAIN MENU. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 91 - Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0...
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...the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Figure 3 - 93 - Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. See the instructions below about how to exit when finished. Your system will...see instructions on the next page). Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive (example: D:\>). For example, from the menu in Figure 2, select 7) Intel ...
...the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Figure 3 - 93 - Appendix Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. See the instructions below about how to exit when finished. Your system will...see instructions on the next page). Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive (example: D:\>). For example, from the menu in Figure 2, select 7) Intel ...