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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 the ... 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 the ... 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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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...
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...
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... 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 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2... M_BIOS 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.
... 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 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2... M_BIOS 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.
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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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Support for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 ...GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45-DS3R...slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 -
Support for GA-EP45-DS3. Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 ...GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit) Support for GA-EP45-DS3R...slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only...
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CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - 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. ...
CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - 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. ...
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...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. After ... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. After ... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity...
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... release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
... release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI...
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... 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple...
... 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 21 4 14 13 7 19 12 18 17 10 16 15 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 21 4 14 13 7 19 12 18 17 10 16 15 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
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... fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
... fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
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... SATA hard drive. 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 - Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the...
... SATA hard drive. 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 - Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the...
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... is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system...
... is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45-DS3R. 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system...
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... back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may...
... back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may...
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... power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification.
... power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification.
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... to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 -
... to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 -