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... INC. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For...
... INC. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For...
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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... Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56...
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... Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56...
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...64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Ultra TPM* (Note 79 4-6 Q-Share ...... 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 -
...64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Ultra TPM* (Note 79 4-6 Q-Share ...... 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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... Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM*(Note) Surround 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 -
... Host Interface DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM*(Note) Surround 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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GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. When both of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it is...
GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) This feature is populated with the three PCI Express x1 slots. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. When both of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to install it is...
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... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, ... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction...
... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, ... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction...
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...fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card ...damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. 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...
...fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card ...damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. 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...
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... clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI LEDs indicate the system power status (S0, S1, S3.../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 -
... clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to improper plug/unplug actions. 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches Diagnostic LEDs This motherboard has 7 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI LEDs indicate the system power status (S0, S1, S3.../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 -
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...; Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. Pin No. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Turn off (S5). The LED is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The LED...
...; Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. Pin No. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Turn off (S5). The LED is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The LED...
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... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. ...When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis...
... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. ...When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis...
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.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 - 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Open: Normal Short: Clear...
.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the... pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 - 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Open: Normal Short: Clear...
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...startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you need to) to boot...
...startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you need to) to boot...
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...POST. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu... :Qflash B. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS4P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : ...
...POST. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu... :Qflash B. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-DS4P F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : ...
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... Help block on the right side of function keys available for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 37 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or... the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to display a help screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to ...
... Help block on the right side of function keys available for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 37 - BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or... the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the function keys Move cursor to display a help screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to ...
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...Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to configure the TPM function. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - ...The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save...
...Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to configure the TPM function. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - ...The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save...
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BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
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... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to be configurable. Note: If your overall system configurations. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) >>> MCH/ICH... 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that ...
... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to be configurable. Note: If your overall system configurations. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) >>> MCH/ICH... 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that ...
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... the CPU specifications. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU...
... the CPU specifications. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU...
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...multiplier below to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the fixed frequency. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and...first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, ...
...multiplier below to enhance memory performance when enabled. Auto sets memory multiplier according to the fixed frequency. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and...first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, ...
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tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS ...
tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS ...