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GA-EP45-DS3P LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP45DS3P-1003R
GA-EP45-DS3P LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP45DS3P-1003R
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...published in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. The logo is 1.0. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on ... In order to their respective owners. is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu...
...published in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. The logo is 1.0. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on ... In order to their respective owners. is the property of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
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... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty...
... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty...
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... grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
... grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...
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Align the card with your card. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully ... the top edge of the slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the...
Align the card with your card. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully ... the top edge of the slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the...
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... the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Hardware Installation For example, some graphics cards may require you to use...
... the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Hardware Installation For example, some graphics cards may require you to use...
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..., the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 34 - Failure to 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 factory defaults. Open: Normal...
..., the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 34 - Failure to 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 factory defaults. Open: Normal...
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... Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to maximize system performance. Increases CPU...
... Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to maximize system performance. Increases CPU...
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... system bootup. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the ...system to the CPU clock. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set...
... system bootup. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the ...system to the CPU clock. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set...
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...item to None. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Cylinder Number of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will stop . No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure ... the hard drive access mode. Options are used , set to None so the system will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to...
...item to None. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Cylinder Number of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will stop . No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure ... the hard drive access mode. Options are used , set to None so the system will be reserved for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to...
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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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-DS3P Motherboard - 64 - 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-DS3P Motherboard - 64 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
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... the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. EP45-DS3P F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP45-DS3P...
... the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. Restart the system. EP45-DS3P F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP45-DS3P...
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...BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup .... Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. 3. C. ...
...BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup .... Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to complete. 3. C. ...
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... are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure...
... are ready to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure...
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... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. For... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 96 -
... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. For... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 96 -
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...into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be... our efforts to develop products that it is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you , "take it...
...into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be... our efforts to develop products that it is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you , "take it...