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Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
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... of- Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create a new certificate and select it automatically. fers to create an encryption certificate manually. Use the File and folder encryption - Click Create to create the certificate. Click Next. - 15 - The certificate has been selected. After the certificate appears, click...
... of- Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create a new certificate and select it automatically. fers to create an encryption certificate manually. Use the File and folder encryption - Click Create to create the certificate. Click Next. - 15 - The certificate has been selected. After the certificate appears, click...
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... it , ranging from 5 seconds to 30 seconds in 5-second increment. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to enable the TPM. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. View User Password Select View User Password to 10 times. This function requires that you plug in your USB key or enable Bluetooth on... the length of time you can enable the TPM even if your portable user key is in the notification area and select Manual Login. Smart TPM searches for the key based on your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 1 time to display the TPM User Password. Other ...
... it , ranging from 5 seconds to 30 seconds in 5-second increment. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to enable the TPM. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. View User Password Select View User Password to 10 times. This function requires that you plug in your USB key or enable Bluetooth on... the length of time you can enable the TPM even if your portable user key is in the notification area and select Manual Login. Smart TPM searches for the key based on your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 1 time to display the TPM User Password. Other ...
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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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...for technical information. Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- No part of GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned ...
...for technical information. Changes to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- No part of GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... back of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of...
... back of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of...
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... to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it... in your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Locate an expansion slot ...
... to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it... in your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Locate an expansion slot ...
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... via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 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.
... via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 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.
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Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
Pin No. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on...
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.... Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency.
.... Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your system hardware components. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the CPU host frequency.
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...on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to be configurable. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Lets the system operate at ... memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is automatically...
...on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to be configurable. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Lets the system operate at ... memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is automatically...
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... , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. ...If you to the information on the system. - 47 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None so the system will not stop .
... , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. ...If you to the information on the system. - 47 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None so the system will not stop .
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... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system. The driver Autorun...
... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system. The driver Autorun...
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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Drivers Installation 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. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Drivers Installation 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. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. EP45DS3R.F1) to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. TM... this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy...
...nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. EP45DS3R.F1) to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. TM... this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy...
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...power loss or switching off the Internet). Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Make sure that the BIOS file to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS ...not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Failure to enter the BIOS Setup program. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect...
...power loss or switching off the Internet). Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. Make sure that the BIOS file to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS ...not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Failure to enter the BIOS Setup program. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect...