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GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R
GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R
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... be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. is the property of this manual are legally registered 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 ...
... be made by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. is the property of this manual are legally registered 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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 5 -
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.... 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3LR or GA-EP45-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
.... 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3LR or GA-EP45-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please...
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... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...
... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...
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... from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your computer. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the... Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to correctly install your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated ...
... from the slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your computer. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the... Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to correctly install your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated ...
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... to prevent damage to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Pin...
... to prevent damage to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Pin...
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... 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 settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
... 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 settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
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...) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your CPU. BIOS Setup PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. C.I .A.2) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. This item... C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to 400 MHz. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU...
...) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your CPU. BIOS Setup PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. C.I .A.2) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. This item... C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to 400 MHz. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU...
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... performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its ...frequency at three different performance levels. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the...
... performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its ...frequency at three different performance levels. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the...
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The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Head Number of extended memory. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. ... used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive.
The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Head Number of extended memory. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. ... used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive.
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. Failure to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by...
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. Failure to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by...
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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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 -
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 -
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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. - 61 - 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. - 61 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...while in BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP45-DS3L E12c . . . ....drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS ...
...while in BIOS Setup. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - 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. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP45-DS3L E12c . . . ....drive attached to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS ...
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...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Before You Begin:...
...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Using @BIOS: 1. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Unique Features Before You Begin:...
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... in your system, or you see the message "Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you have...
... in your system, or you see the message "Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you have...
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...that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz, 192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The ... speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged...
...that allow multiple audio streams (in and out) to be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz, 192KHz sampling rate. Configuring Speakers: (The ... speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged...
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... effort. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - GIGABYTE cannot, however..., assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you with other waste. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE...commitment by GIGABYTE. Restriction of...resources, GIGABYTE provides ...respects at GIGABYTE are ...
... effort. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - GIGABYTE cannot, however..., assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you with other waste. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE...commitment by GIGABYTE. Restriction of...resources, GIGABYTE provides ...respects at GIGABYTE are ...