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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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... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box 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...
... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box 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...
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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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...floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz...138; 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-...via the USB brackets connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
...floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz...138; 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-...via the USB brackets connected to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
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... with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - B.
... with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - B.
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... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines...
... motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines...
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... correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
... correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
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... must be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Only microphones still MUST be used to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Refer to this jack. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Side Speaker Out...
... must be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Only microphones still MUST be used to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Refer to this jack. This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Side Speaker Out...
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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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the...
... 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the...
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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 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN ... on the connector. 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. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable...
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 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN ... on the connector. 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. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable...
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... each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 1 2 2 GND 2 GND...
... each wire instead of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of a single plug. Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 1 2 2 GND 2 GND...
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Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the 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 and can connect to an audio device that came with your optical drive to the header. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No.
Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the 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 and can connect to an audio device that came with your optical drive to the header. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 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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... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Turn...
... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 32 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Turn...
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2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. EP45-DS3L E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/20/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key...:XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. ...
2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. EP45-DS3L E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/20/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key...:XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. ...
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... to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-DS3L E12c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI...
... to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-DS3L E12c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI...