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GA-EP45-EXTREME LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45EXT-1001R
GA-EP45-EXTREME LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45EXT-1001R
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...with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In... order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
...with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In... order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-EXTREME 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 One...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45-EXTREME 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 One...
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... (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such 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 the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove...
... (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such 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 the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove...
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... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check ...that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may ...
... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check ...that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may ...
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... the slot. - 19 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the...
... the slot. - 19 - Hardware Installation 1-6 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the...
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... to your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation
... to your motherboard to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Hardware Installation
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... more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - 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 touch the two pins for...
... more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 36 - 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 touch the two pins for...
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... CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to...
... CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to...
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... Clock Drive Allows you to operate at system bootup. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock...adjusted according to the North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if...
... Clock Drive Allows you to operate at system bootup. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock...adjusted according to the North Bridge clock. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 44 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if...
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...errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this item to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support... the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this channel. Total Memory The total amount of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. All Errors...
...errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this item to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support... the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this channel. Total Memory The total amount of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. All Errors...
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your system. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 66 - 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-EXTREME Motherboard - 66 - 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.
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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. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 74 - What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the ... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. ...the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Normally, the system works...
...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 74 - What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the ... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. ...the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Normally, the system works...
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...Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. B. 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. As the system boots, ... flashing. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Using @BIOS: 1. 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 matches your system ...
...Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. B. 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. As the system boots, ... flashing. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Using @BIOS: 1. 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 matches your system ...
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... for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 93 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to manually specify an adapter. A. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including...
... for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 93 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you do not want to manually specify an adapter. A. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including...
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...chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 98 - The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. ...Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the ...
...chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard - 98 - The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. ...Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the ...
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...for errors or omissions in this product must not be disposed of with your electrical or electronic equipment is recycled in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. The parts and components have not intended to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE...effort. - 113 - To prevent releases of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the time of...
...for errors or omissions in this product must not be disposed of with your electrical or electronic equipment is recycled in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. The parts and components have not intended to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE...effort. - 113 - To prevent releases of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the time of...