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... written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor...
... written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-EXTREME 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 ...Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Switches 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 58 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45-EXTREME 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 ...Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Switches 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 58 2-9...
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... 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Q-Share ...81 4-6 Time Repair ...82 4-7 Teaming ...83 Chapter 5 Appendix...
... 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Q-Share ...81 4-6 Time Repair ...82 4-7 Teaming ...83 Chapter 5 Appendix...
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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 Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
... 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 Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...
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GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - 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 Xpress Install...
GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - 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 Xpress Install...
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... Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to chipset limitation, read ...
... Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to chipset limitation, read ...
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... a screw. 5. 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot...
... a screw. 5. 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot...
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... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be handled... S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Danger 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. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- The LED is off . Replace the battery. 4. ...
... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be handled... S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Danger 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. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- The LED is off . Replace the battery. 4. ...
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... the problem. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is operating. 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 hard drive activity LED... on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the speaker on ...
... the problem. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is operating. 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 hard drive activity LED... on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the speaker on ...
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... the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal ... 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. ...
... the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal ... 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. ...
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...and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup 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 do it is ...
...and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup 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 do it is ...
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... Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key...
... Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 38 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key...
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... the bottom line of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access ...more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... the bottom line of function keys available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access ...more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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... frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to restrict access ...to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, ...
... frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to restrict access ...to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, ...
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... Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control ` Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 333 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save... only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup
... Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control ` Advanced Clock Control [Disabled] 333 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save... only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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...CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 42 - This page is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio...item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control ...
...CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 42 - This page is installed. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio...item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Auto allows the BIOS to be configurable. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control ...
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... the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to be set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading through the use of your CPU. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system...
... the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to be set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading through the use of your CPU. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system...
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...the CPU and North Bridge clock. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to be configurable. Standard Lets the system...1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. 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 you to...
...the CPU and North Bridge clock. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to be configurable. Standard Lets the system...1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. 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 you to...
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...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 45 - tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 45 - tRP Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
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ICH I/O The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore ******** The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default ...
ICH I/O The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore ******** The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default ...