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GA-EP45-DS4P/ GA-EP45-DS4 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP45DS4-1003R
GA-EP45-DS4P/ GA-EP45-DS4 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP45DS4-1003R
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Motherboard GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS4P/ GA-EP45-DS4 May 15, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS4P/ GA-EP45-DS4 May 15, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 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 ... 59 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration* (Note 62 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 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 ... 59 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration* (Note 62 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 4 -
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... Function 102 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 103 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 105 5-3 Troubleshooting 106 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 106 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 107 Regulatory Statements 109 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
... Function 102 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 103 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 105 5-3 Troubleshooting 106 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 106 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 107 Regulatory Statements 109 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 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...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 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...
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GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_LED R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ACPI_LED (S0/1/3/4/5_LED) PWR_FAN USB_1394_1 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 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 ... COMA CLR_CMOS PWR_LED SPDIF_I PW_SW CMOS_SW RST_SW F_PANEL TPM_IC*(Note) SYS_FAN2 F_1394 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SA_LED F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
GA-EP45-DS4P/GA-EP45-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_LED R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ACPI_LED (S0/1/3/4/5_LED) PWR_FAN USB_1394_1 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 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 ... COMA CLR_CMOS PWR_LED SPDIF_I PW_SW CMOS_SW RST_SW F_PANEL TPM_IC*(Note) SYS_FAN2 F_1394 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SA_LED F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN3 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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...TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and ...GB of 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 for Dolby®...
...TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and ...GB of 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 for Dolby®...
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GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When both of the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI ... less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS4P. "*" Only for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual...
GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When both of the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI ... less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS4P. "*" Only for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual...
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... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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.... After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 -
.... After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 -
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... out from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
... out from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI...
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... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector...
... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector...
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... has 3 quick switches: power switch, reset switch and clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 22 - CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI LEDs indicate the system power status (S0...
... has 3 quick switches: power switch, reset switch and clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 22 - CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI LEDs indicate the system power status (S0...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 24 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 24 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 1 2 39 40 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 26 - 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 2 1 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 1 2 39 40 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 26 - 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 2 1 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector...
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Turn off . Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer. • Always turn off (S5). GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. System Status ...
Turn off . Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer. • Always turn off (S5). GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. System Status ...
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... the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 30 - 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection...
... the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 30 - 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection...
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... via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V...
... via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V...
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... use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 -
... use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 -