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... ...6 GA-EP45-DS3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu...
... ...6 GA-EP45-DS3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot (Note 4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...
... 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot (Note 4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...
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... direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1...
... direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1...
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... install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn...
... install your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn...
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...not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to...
...not configuration jumper blocks. Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to...
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... Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS3P F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set...
... Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS3P F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to set...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... settings may result in system's failure to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. If this feature. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
... settings may result in system's failure to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. If this feature. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is dependent on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
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... you install a CPU that supports multi-core technology. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
... you install a CPU that supports multi-core technology. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard IDE Controller Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard IDE Controller Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... Enabled) Onboard IDE Controller Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 52 - This feature will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives...
... Enabled) Onboard IDE Controller Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 52 - This feature will be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives...
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...) sleep state. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. Enabled allows the onboard ACPI LEDs to light up according to the system status. (Default: Enabled) Soft-Off by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 54 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode...
...) sleep state. ACPI LED Control Enables or disables the onboard ACPI LEDs. Enabled allows the onboard ACPI LEDs to light up according to the system status. (Default: Enabled) Soft-Off by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 54 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode...
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...: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to the CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 58 - If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan...
...: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to the CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 58 - If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan...
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... current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to a floppy disk. Select Floppy A and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step...
... current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to a floppy disk. Select Floppy A and press . Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 2. Step...
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... sound file (.wav file). GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 76 - The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes...
... sound file (.wav file). GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 76 - The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes...
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... in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode...
... in BIOS Setup. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode...
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... BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Disabled or AHCI. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard IDE Controller Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM...
... BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Disabled or AHCI. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard IDE Controller Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM...
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... 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press...
... 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press...
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... Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- Point 1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you should find the Dolby Home Theater control buttons as an example.) . And click the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II button. Enabling Dolby Headphone allows 2-channel stereo content to be processed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard...
... Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- Point 1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you should find the Dolby Home Theater control buttons as an example.) . And click the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II button. Enabling Dolby Headphone allows 2-channel stereo content to be processed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard...
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... this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 104 - Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Press...
... this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 104 - Q: How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Press...