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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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... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. is exclusively...
... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. is exclusively...
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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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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...
... 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...
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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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... computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...; Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, ...
... computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...; Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, ...
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... Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066...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 ... drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
... Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066...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 ... drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR.
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... CPU/System 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 -
... CPU/System 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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply ... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply ... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU...
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU ... locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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...
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the load plate. (To protect the CPU ... locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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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... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
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... If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is operating in the same colored DDR2... DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ... you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - - - Dual...
... If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is operating in the same colored DDR2... DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ... you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - - - Dual...
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow...
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket...
... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket...
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... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB...
... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB...
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... to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. This jack can be connected to connect side speakers in jack. Use this audio jack...
... to connect front speakers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. This jack can be connected to connect side speakers in jack. Use this audio jack...
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...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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...-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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
...-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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from ...the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
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... disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Hardware ...headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 -
... disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Hardware ...headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 -