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"*" Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... 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. (Note 2) For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI...
"*" Only for optimum performance. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ... 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. (Note 2) For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you are installed with expansion cards, the PCIEX16_1 will operate at x8 mode. (Note 4) The PCI...
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...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from...
...is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from...
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... unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to initialize the hard drive as... Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, ...
... unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to initialize the hard drive as... Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set a delay time for the BIOS to Disabled for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, ...
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... the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to operate in Native IDE mode. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. Windows XP. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to AHCI mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to...
... the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to operate in Native IDE mode. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. Windows XP. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to AHCI mode. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to...
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... is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of...
... is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the LAN cable connected to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of...
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.... In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Press and hold the power button for less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. 2-7 Power Management... LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 54 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. When signaled by Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm...
.... In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be resumed at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Press and hold the power button for less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. 2-7 Power Management... LED Control Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 54 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. When signaled by Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm...
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...Password. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again... without entering the password to clear the password settings. To turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Press on the system, enter the password and press . Select 32-bit mode when...
...Password. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again... without entering the password to clear the password settings. To turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Press on the system, enter the password and press . Select 32-bit mode when...
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...Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart ... optional drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically ...
...Failure to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart ... optional drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically ...
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... hard drives and restore it . System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode...
... hard drives and restore it . System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode...
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... data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup...
... data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 68 - Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup...
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...Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 70 - Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first...backing up your hard drive. After you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2 will begin to check disk allocation. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When finished, go to Disk Management ...
...Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 70 - Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first...backing up your hard drive. After you wish to startup XpressRecovery2..... Xpress Recovery2 will begin to check disk allocation. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When finished, go to Disk Management ...
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..., the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is DualBIOS ? Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by.... From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard -...
..., the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is DualBIOS ? Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by.... From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. TM With Q-Flash you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard -...
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...avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 75 ... "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. C. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update ...
...avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 75 ... "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the Internet or through other source. C. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Update ...
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... system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. The HW Monitor tab allows you to see its information. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components... Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. You can select memory module on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. The HW Monitor tab allows you to see its information. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components... Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. You can select memory module on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... restore points Sets a regular interval for saving shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Unique Features When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to view the system data backed...
... restore points Sets a regular interval for saving shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Unique Features When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to view the system data backed...
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Restart your hub's specifications. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Go to Local Area Connection Status and you will see the connection ...Select the check boxes for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of transmission is 2.0 Gbps. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Teaming, and set up the Teaming mode based on this motherboard allows two single connections to remove the existing Teaming, click ...
Restart your hub's specifications. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Go to Local Area Connection Status and you will see the connection ...Select the check boxes for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of transmission is 2.0 Gbps. GA-EP45-DS4P/DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Teaming, and set up the Teaming mode based on this motherboard allows two single connections to remove the existing Teaming, click ...
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... the Start icon . Then click the Teaming button. (Two dialog boxes will see the connection speed is created, you will see only one connection in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. When the Create Virtual Adapter For Teaming Complete dialog box appears, click OK to continue). Step...
... the Start icon . Then click the Teaming button. (Two dialog boxes will see the connection speed is created, you will see only one connection in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. When the Create Virtual Adapter For Teaming Complete dialog box appears, click OK to continue). Step...
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... controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you...
... controller is set to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you...
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... POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press...
... POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes : None defined. Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press...
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... MENU.exe file in your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). First of all, copy the driver for Windows 64-bit. Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Figure 3 ... Your system will open similar to that in MS-DOS mode(Note). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the...
... MENU.exe file in your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). First of all, copy the driver for Windows 64-bit. Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Figure 3 ... Your system will open similar to that in MS-DOS mode(Note). Boot from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Without the driver, the hard drive may not be recognized during the...