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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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Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L 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 ...
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... (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 -
... (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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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 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 ...
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10R / Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 7 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10R / Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 7 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
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... 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-DS3L. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
... 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-DS3L. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
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...1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1333/1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ... PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel®...
...1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1333/1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ... PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel®...
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... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the...
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... Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure...two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
... Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure...two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
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... the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the...
... the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the...
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... connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel...
... connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel...
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with...
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Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition ... cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role ...
Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition ... cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role ...
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... power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
... power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
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... Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match...
... Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match...
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Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No.
Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No.
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... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 30 -
... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 30 -
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... battery provides power to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more the number of lighted LEDs. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always...
... battery provides power to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more the number of lighted LEDs. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always...