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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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... notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For product-related information, check ...on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
... notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For product-related information, check ...on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 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... 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 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... 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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... 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 SATA 3Gb/s cables...
... 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 SATA 3Gb/s cables...
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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have a problem related to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have a problem related to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make...
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.... - 15 - Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease...
.... - 15 - Push down each push pin. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... in the expansion slot. 1. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install ... in the expansion slot. 1. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
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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. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in ...
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. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in ...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. date information and BIOS... like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 -
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. date information and BIOS... like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 34 -
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...depending on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set this item to 333 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on system ... you to 1200 MHz. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Disabled Disables the use of your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I ...
...depending on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set this item to 333 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on system ... you to 1200 MHz. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Disabled Disables the use of your system bus to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I ...
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...settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the North Bridge clock prior to operate at system bootup. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Auto sets memory ... (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default...
...settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the North Bridge clock prior to operate at system bootup. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Auto sets memory ... (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default...
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...Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard ...sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-...
...Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard ...sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in ...
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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 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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. - 65 - Drivers Installation
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Restart the system. For the ... system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 72 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Restart the system. For the ... system BIOS without the need to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 72 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
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...system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS... file to complete. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. B. As the system boots, press...
...system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS... file to complete. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. B. As the system boots, press...
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... the following is an example of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Appendix
... the following is an example of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Appendix
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...(in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) ... audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. A. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 98 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The picture to access the Audio...
...(in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) ... audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. A. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 98 - Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. The picture to access the Audio...
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...(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. To prevent releases of printing. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of electric and electronic devices and their components. The... Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and ...
...(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. To prevent releases of printing. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of electric and electronic devices and their components. The... Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and ...