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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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... when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Documentation Classifications... to use of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. ...
... when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Documentation Classifications... to use of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. ...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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... S/PDIF in cable (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 SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
... S/PDIF in cable (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 SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_LED R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ACPI_LED (S0/1/3/4/5_LED) PWR_FAN GA-EP45-DS3P DIMM_LED ATX USB_LAN2 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PE1_LED Intel® P45 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 NB_FAN CODEC PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS PCIEX1_3 B_BIOS BAT FDD PE_LED DDR2_1 DDR2_2 ...
GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_LED R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ACPI_LED (S0/1/3/4/5_LED) PWR_FAN GA-EP45-DS3P DIMM_LED ATX USB_LAN2 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 PE1_LED Intel® P45 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 NB_FAN CODEC PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS PCIEX1_3 B_BIOS BAT FDD PE_LED DDR2_1 DDR2_2 ...
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... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are ...connected. • To prevent damage to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of the product, ...
... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are ...connected. • To prevent damage to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result of the product, ...
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...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ...x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive ...
...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ...x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive ...
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When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - When both of physical memory is supported will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI Express x4 slot shares bandwidth with expansion cards, the ...
When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - When both of physical memory is supported will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI Express x4 slot shares bandwidth with expansion cards, the ...
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... CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or ... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU ...
... CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or ... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU ...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
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... of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. 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 ...the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions...
... of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. 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 ...the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions...
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...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided... the following guidelines before 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 Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to...
...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided... the following guidelines before 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 Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to...
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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. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the...
... , 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. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the...
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...Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following... x16 Slot PCI Express x8/x4 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and ...
...Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following... x16 Slot PCI Express x8/x4 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and ...
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... the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable...
... the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable...
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...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 20 - Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out ...from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device...
...45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 20 - Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out ...from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device...
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... hardware damage due to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 22 - The LED will light up during the POST when the components/devices have a problem. The 7 LEDs indicate if a... component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and IDE/SATA devices) works abnormally. Quick Switches This motherboard has 3 quick switches: power switch, reset switch and clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches...
... hardware damage due to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard - 22 - The LED will light up during the POST when the components/devices have a problem. The 7 LEDs indicate if a... component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and IDE/SATA devices) works abnormally. Quick Switches This motherboard has 3 quick switches: power switch, reset switch and clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - 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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... a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good...
... a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-EP45-DS3P Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good...