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GA-EP45-UD3LR/ GA-EP45-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EP45UD3L-1101R
GA-EP45-UD3LR/ GA-EP45-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EP45UD3L-1101R
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... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to the ...specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the...
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to the ...specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP45-UD3LR. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3LR or GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3LR or GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user...
... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 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. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to release... your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with your card. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 -
... the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 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. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to release... your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with your card. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 18 -
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... bracket, be sure to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... bracket, be sure to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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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). - 31 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Hardware Installation...
... 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). - 31 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Hardware Installation...
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... your CPU. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is enabled. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. Important It is highly dependent on CPU loading. This item is... varies, depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency.
... your CPU. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is enabled. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware components. Important It is highly dependent on CPU loading. This item is... varies, depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency.
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...0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Disabled Disables this feature. Options are :... FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels...
...0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Disabled Disables this feature. Options are :... FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 40 - Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels...
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... all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. ...other errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this ...
... all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. ...other errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 46 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this ...
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... so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can install other drivers. • After the...
... so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Failure to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. You can install other drivers. • After the...
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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-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 62 - 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-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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. - 63 - 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. - 63 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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...two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. 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. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash... and stability of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction...
...two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. 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. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 70 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash... and stability of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction...
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...In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions...During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present 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...
...In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions...During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present 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...
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... an example of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you are ready to manually specify an adapter. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
... an example of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you are ready to manually specify an adapter. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
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... out jack 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. • Audio signals will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service...For example, in and out) to -analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. A. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 92 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
... out jack 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. • Audio signals will appear in your operating system has been updated with the latest Service...For example, in and out) to -analog converters (DACs) that allows the user to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. A. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 92 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is...
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... it is no longer useful to the waste collection centers for activation of life" product. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 102 - We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection... and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in your product's user's manual and we will be imparted to develop products that protects human health and the environment...recycling of the materials in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in Electrical and...
... it is no longer useful to the waste collection centers for activation of life" product. GA-EP45-UD3LR/UD3L Motherboard - 102 - We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection... and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in your product's user's manual and we will be imparted to develop products that protects human health and the environment...recycling of the materials in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in Electrical and...