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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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... 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. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
... 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. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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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 motherboard...
...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 motherboard...
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 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... 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 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 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... 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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... 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.
... 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.
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...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...; 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-EP45-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal ...
...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...; 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-EP45-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal ...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating ... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating ... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - B.
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - B.
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... one direction. DS/SS - - - - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
... one direction. DS/SS - - - - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
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... the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. 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 securely seated...
... the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. 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 securely seated...
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...(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 19 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one...
...(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 19 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one...
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... that supports digital optical audio. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel...
... that supports digital optical audio. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
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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 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of 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 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of the...
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... end of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off
... end of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off
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...." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with 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. Definition Pin No.
...." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with 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. Definition Pin No.
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... to prevent damage 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 -
... to prevent damage 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 -
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to...
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to...