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... ...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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19...Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration* (Note 62 "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 4 -
... ...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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19...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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... and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater 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...
... and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater 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...
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...-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 SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield •...
...-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 SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield •...
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GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - "*" Only for optimum performance. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB of the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will ... 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. When both of physical memory is optional due to install it is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots.
GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - "*" Only for optimum performance. When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB of the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will ... 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. When both of physical memory is optional due to install it is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots.
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... socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Align the CPU pin one marking...
... socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Align the CPU pin one marking...
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... Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - ...the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and...
... Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - ...the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and...
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...card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express 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 expansion card. •...white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If ...
...card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express 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 expansion card. •...white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If ...
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... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power... supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used that can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed.
... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power... supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used that can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed.
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... level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace...S4 sleep state or powered off . Danger of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values...
... level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace...S4 sleep state or powered off . Danger of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values...
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... conforms to the IEEE 1394a device. Pin No. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your...
... conforms to the IEEE 1394a device. Pin No. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your...
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... Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on system...Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce...
... Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on system...Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce...
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... Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best... are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to the CPU clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is...
... Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best... are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to the CPU clock. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is...
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... (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default...website. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 48 - Press to issue warnings when a third party ...
... (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default...website. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 48 - Press to issue warnings when a third party ...
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PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot as the first display. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 50 - PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot as the first display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. PEG3 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot as the first display.
PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot as the first display. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 50 - PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x4 slot as the first display. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. PEG3 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot as the first display.
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... IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. Part1-2 Status = Open Part3-6 Status = Open Part4-5 Status = Open Part7...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 52 - Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed, the system will detect cabling issue ...
... IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. Part1-2 Status = Open Part3-6 Status = Open Part4-5 Status = Open Part7...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 52 - Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed, the system will detect cabling issue ...
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... can be set to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 58 - This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails...
... can be set to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 58 - This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 64 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 64 -
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Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a ... your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM...
Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a ... your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM...
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... file). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to install additional software. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce...
... file). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to install additional software. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce...
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... keys on the Ultra TPM icon and select Duplicate. Refer to the Infineon Security Platform Help file to see how to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is cleared. Unique Features Then enter Clear Security Chip to clear all settings in the ...does not guarantee data integrity or give the following warning message, which is being stored on your computer and enter the BIOS Setup program. GIGABYTE is installed. Click OK to store the key on a USB flash drive (or in Figure 2 will be cracked or read. • Though the...
... keys on the Ultra TPM icon and select Duplicate. Refer to the Infineon Security Platform Help file to see how to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for GA-EP45-DS4P. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is cleared. Unique Features Then enter Clear Security Chip to clear all settings in the ...does not guarantee data integrity or give the following warning message, which is being stored on your computer and enter the BIOS Setup program. GIGABYTE is installed. Click OK to store the key on a USB flash drive (or in Figure 2 will be cracked or read. • Though the...