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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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...) 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...
...) 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...
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GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - "*" Only for optimum performance. When both of physical memory is supported..., the actual memory size displayed will be sure to different regional policy. 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 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for ...
GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - "*" Only for optimum performance. When both of physical memory is supported..., the actual memory size displayed will be sure to different regional policy. 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 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for ...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. ... will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. ... will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your card. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in your card. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white...
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... 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. CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI...
... 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. CPU Memory PCIe x8/x16 PCIe x1/x4 PCI IDE SATA ACPI LEDs The 4 embedded ACPI...
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... use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - The LED is on the chassis to replace the battery...
... use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 28 - The LED is on the chassis to replace the battery...
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...Failure to 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ...8226; After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4...
...Failure to 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ...8226; After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4...
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...subsequent access to accept. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly... boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without ...
...subsequent access to accept. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly... boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without ...
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...in the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 37 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the... submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
...in the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 37 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the... submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
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.... It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP...
.... It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP...
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Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 ... your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 ... your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. 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. CPU Clock Drive Allows...
... performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Disabled Disables this feature. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. 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. CPU Clock Drive Allows...
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...or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-...password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this menu when finished. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press...
...or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-...password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this menu when finished. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 48 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press...
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2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the PCI slot. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 56 -
2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the PCI slot. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 56 -
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... following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to Enabled. If disabled, CPU fan runs at...90oC/194oF. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 58 - However...
... following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to Enabled. If disabled, CPU fan runs at...90oC/194oF. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 58 - However...
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... system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 59 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. BIOS Setup 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load...
... system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 59 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. BIOS Setup 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load...
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... message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to 8 characters and then press . GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 60 - Type the password again and press . 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
... message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to 8 characters and then press . GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 60 - Type the password again and press . 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
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Press or to return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 61 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load...
Press or to return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. "*" Only for GA-EP45-DS4P. - 61 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load...