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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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... x1 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 ATA-133... 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.
... x1 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 ATA-133... 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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... disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel...memory modules (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...
... disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel...memory modules (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...
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.../XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - 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 depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are...
.../XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - 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 depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are...
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... the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - If you ..."- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed...
... the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - If you ..."- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed...
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...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...most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. ...
...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...most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS3R. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. ...
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...to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to boot. Enabled ...frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. If this feature. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Options are: Auto (default), ...
...to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to boot. Enabled ...frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. If this feature. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Options are: Auto (default), ...
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... set the North Bridge clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to operate at its best performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default...
... set the North Bridge clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to operate at its best performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the fixed frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default...
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...system time. 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 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...] [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...
...system time. 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 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...] [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...
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..., LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This feature allows your system 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) (Note) CPU EIST Function... for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to report read/write errors of your hard drive.
..., LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This feature allows your system 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) (Note) CPU EIST Function... for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to report read/write errors of your hard drive.
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...: To cancel the password, press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. The system returns to turn on the system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on automatically. ...turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to be powered on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Set a password with...
...: To cancel the password, press on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. The system returns to turn on the system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on automatically. ...turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to be powered on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Keyboard 98 Set a password with...
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...allows users to see its information. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may...NVIDIA graphics card. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
...allows users to see its information. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may...NVIDIA graphics card. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for 5 seconds.) 3. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save ... 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 - 108 - Replace the...
... weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for 5 seconds.) 3. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save ... 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 - 108 - Replace the...