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... INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
... INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this... manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...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 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...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 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56 2-9...
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... 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Q-Share ...79 4-6 Time Repair ...80 4-7 Teaming ...81 Chapter 5 Appendix...
... 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Q-Share ...79 4-6 Time Repair ...80 4-7 Teaming ...81 Chapter 5 Appendix...
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... Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
... Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
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When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed ...installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support...
When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed ...installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support...
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...DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 -
...DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 -
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...Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top ... Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
...Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top ... Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
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.../off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. The 7 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards...
.../off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. The 7 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards...
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... Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of ... of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Turn off . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object...
... Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of ... of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Turn off . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object...
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... to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header ... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to indicate the problem. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on ...
... to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header ... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to indicate the problem. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on ...
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... a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 34 - The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS...
... a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 34 - The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS...
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...POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with ...
...POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up... BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with ...
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...-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk...
...-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk...
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...changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. Submenu Help While in... Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous...
...changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the screen. Submenu Help While in... Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous...
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...of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then... press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. ...
...of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then... press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. ...
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... appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
... appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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...and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 40 - If this feature. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear...work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-...
...and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 40 - If this feature. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear...work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-...
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... to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup Important It is highly dependent on CPU loading. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on system components, when system instability...
... to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your system bus to 200 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup Important It is highly dependent on CPU loading. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on system components, when system instability...
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... Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - Options are...
... Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - Options are...
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...` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 43 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
...` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 43 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.