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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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... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes 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 ...
... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes 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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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 ...
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 ...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are connected tightly and securely. • ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are connected tightly and securely. • ...
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... the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the...
... the installed CPU. Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the...
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...Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the ... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage.
...Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the ... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage.
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard ...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard ...
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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. Pin No. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
... 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. Pin No. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
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... sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to 333 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the... 11% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (...
... sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is from 90 MHz to manually set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to 333 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the... 11% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (...
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... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM ... the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at its best performance level. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
... memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM ... the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at its best performance level. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
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...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive...mode. Head Number of memory installed on this item to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will not stop for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to determine whether the ...
...are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive...mode. Head Number of memory installed on this item to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will not stop for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to determine whether the ...
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...) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver...
...) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver...
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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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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. 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 -
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...GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE... design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is Q-...
...GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE... design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is Q-...
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...load BIOS defaults. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that 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 BIOS file to ...File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Unique Features As the system boots, press ...
...load BIOS defaults. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that 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 BIOS file to ...File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Unique Features As the system boots, press ...
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... you see the next screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 85 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for which you have a device...
... you see the next screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 85 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for which you have a device...
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - all at the same time. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next ..., in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. A. High Definition...
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 90 - all at the same time. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next ..., in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. A. High Definition...
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Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of printing. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without ... hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Also note that the information in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of life" product, you , "take it is no longer...
Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of printing. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 100 - 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without ... hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Also note that the information in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of life" product, you , "take it is no longer...