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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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...138; iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for GA-EP45-DS3. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected 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-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3...
...138; iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for GA-EP45-DS3. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected 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-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3...
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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 depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in EasyTune may ... more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot 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 installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in EasyTune may ... more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16...
... one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16...
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... program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out 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 ...PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to configure the TPM function. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can create up to erase the default profile name, use...
... program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out 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 ...PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to configure the TPM function. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can create up to erase the default profile name, use...
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... Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result... Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result... Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... used; Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU...
... used; Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU...
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...[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 Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move ... the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 -
...[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 Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move ... the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 -
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... password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - This feature allows your hard drive. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced ...system from the available devices. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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...
... password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - This feature allows your hard drive. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced ...system from the available devices. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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...
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...: Turn on the system at least 1A on a specific day in a month. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Note: When using this item. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse ... by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time...
...: Turn on the system at least 1A on a specific day in a month. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Note: When using this item. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse ... by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time...
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...from a profile. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their...GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in damage 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 occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE...
...from a profile. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Go for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their...GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in damage 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 occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE...
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...CMOS setting error 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 - A: Some motherboard ... default settings. 6. If your computer. Press to restart your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard...
...CMOS setting error 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 - A: Some motherboard ... default settings. 6. If your computer. Press to restart your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard...