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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 ...
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 ...
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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 • ...
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 • ...
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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. 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 -
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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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... Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting... system memory (Note 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 Support for S/...
... Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting... system memory (Note 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 Support for S/...
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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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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. B. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU.
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. B. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU.
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... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to ... says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the ...
... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to ... says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the ...
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... seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your card. After installing...
... seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your card. After installing...
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... a headphone or 2-channel speaker. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This jack can be used to this audio...
... a headphone or 2-channel speaker. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this jack. This jack can be used to this audio...
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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 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make...
... 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 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power connector, first make...
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... end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - 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...
... end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3L. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 24 - 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...
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... 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Pin No. Pin No. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is off (S5). If more...
... 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Pin No. Pin No. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is off (S5). If more...
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... No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate...
... No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate...
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Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 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. 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 cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. Pin No.
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 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. 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 cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. 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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...). • Used batteries must be lost. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for more details. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - Danger of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced...
...). • Used batteries must be lost. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for more details. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - Danger of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced...