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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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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 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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...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...
...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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... prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. 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 in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make...
... prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. 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 in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS...
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...) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to operate at system bootup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data... when enabled. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU...
...) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier according to operate at system bootup. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data... when enabled. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU...
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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 - 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.
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...a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS ? GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS...GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
...a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is DualBIOS ? GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS...GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually...
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... IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Step 4: Give a name for the two available adapters and click OK. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Fault tolerance on this motherboard allows two single connections to your network switch or router device manual for further details. A. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek...
... IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Step 4: Give a name for the two available adapters and click OK. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - Fault tolerance on this motherboard allows two single connections to your network switch or router device manual for further details. A. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek...
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...Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. For example... 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and...
...Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. For example... 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and...