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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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...; For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. Changes to use of this product...
...; For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. Changes to use of this product...
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... contents are for reference only. 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual...
... contents are for reference only. 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual...
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...result of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or ...break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned ...
...result of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or ...break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned ...
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... the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler... layer of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is complete.
... the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler... layer of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is complete.
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Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot...card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the card is securely seated in...
Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot...card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the card is securely seated in...
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... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. - 29 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please... (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. - 29 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please... (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the ... Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
... object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the ... Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
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... (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is ... This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows...
... (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is ... This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system and ...The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install ... the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system and ...The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install ... the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service...
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 60 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
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..., USB flash drive, or hard drive. 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. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please...the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM ...
..., USB flash drive, or hard drive. 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. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please...the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM ...
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... the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection 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 the...B. Follow the on - Unique Features Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Failure to start. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In ...
... the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection 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 the...B. Follow the on - Unique Features Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Failure to start. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. In ...
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...Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - If you can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High... Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allows the user to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in your system tray. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 ...
...Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - If you can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High... Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allows the user to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in your system tray. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 ...
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...where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to meet RoHS requirement. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste ...WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
...where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to meet RoHS requirement. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste ...WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.