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GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R
GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R
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Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 4 -
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... Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
... Function 104 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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...12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual ...
...12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual ...
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 ... B_BIOS TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 ... B_BIOS TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 PCI ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 PCI ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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... ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 ...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 ...
... ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 ...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 ...
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... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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...
... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 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...
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... locked position. B. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one...
... locked position. B. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one...
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... greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 -
... greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 -
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... provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on your operating system. Align the card with...
... provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on your operating system. Align the card with...
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.... Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 19 - Then attach the SATA power cable to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the cable from the bracket to the...
.... Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 19 - Then attach the SATA power cable to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the cable from the bracket to the...
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... cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector...
... cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
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... is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 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...
... is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 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...
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... a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3. - 25 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5...
... a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45-DS3. - 25 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Hardware Installation SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5...
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Pin No. The LED is off when the system is operating. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3... is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. Definition 1 GND SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 2 TXP 3 TXN 7 4 GND 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s...
Pin No. The LED is off when the system is operating. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3... is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. Definition 1 GND SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 2 TXP 3 TXN 7 4 GND 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s...
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... module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug.
... module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug.
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... (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Ensure that the cable is securely connected.
... (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Ensure that the cable is securely connected.