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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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... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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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... 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 BAT FDD PE_LED... SATA2_2 SPDIF_O 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 -
... 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 BAT FDD PE_LED... SATA2_2 SPDIF_O 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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...x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel®... 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...
...x1 slots 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel®... 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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GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to install it is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots. "*" Only for optimum performance. When it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS4P. When both of the...
GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to install it is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots. "*" Only for optimum performance. When it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45-DS4P. When both of the...
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... CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner...
... CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner...
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...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and...four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and...four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ...
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... lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is...
... lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is...
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... cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical...
... cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 20 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that supports digital optical...
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.../SATA devices) works abnormally. The LED will light up during the POST when the components/devices have a problem. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS.
.../SATA devices) works abnormally. The LED will light up during the POST when the components/devices have a problem. Power Switch Reset Switch Clearing CMOS Switch GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS.
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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 -
... 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 -
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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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy...
... (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 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy...
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Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to indicate system power status. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is turned off. ...
Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to indicate system power status. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is turned off. ...
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...'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 30 -
...'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 30 -
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... dealer. Pin No. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB...
... dealer. Pin No. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
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To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS4P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the ...
To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS4P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG07C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the ...
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... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to a profile. "*" Only for optimal-performance system operations...
... Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to a profile. "*" Only for optimal-performance system operations...