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... ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB...
... ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB...
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... Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 5-2-5 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R...
... Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 87 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 95 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 100 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 5-2-5 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 100 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 102 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 104 Configuring Microphone Recording 105 Using the Sound Recorder 107 5-3 Troubleshooting 108 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 108 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 109 Regulatory Statements 111 Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R...
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... slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-EP45C-DS3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 16 GB of system memory(Note 1) Dual channel...
... slot (Note 3) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireXTM technology and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-EP45C-DS3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 16 GB of system memory(Note 1) Dual channel...
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... x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is optional due to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45C-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating...
... x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is optional due to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45C-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard...
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... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - •...
... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - •...
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... of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP...
... of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP...
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... will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory...
... will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is installed. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory...
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..., set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI...
..., set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [PCI...
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... and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press...
... and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press...
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... distance to the fault or short. Refer to Disabled. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN1/LAN2 (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is connected or not. Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...
... distance to the fault or short. Refer to Disabled. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of wires will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN1/LAN2 (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no LAN cable is connected or not. Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port) Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...
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... Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
... Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... BIOS manually. 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. EP45C-DS3R D18c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/06/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. With Q-Flash you to ensure normal system operation. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter...
... BIOS manually. 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. EP45C-DS3R D18c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/06/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. With Q-Flash you to ensure normal system operation. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter...
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... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique Features The follow procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Unique Features The follow procedure assumes that you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
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...; Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that allows users to be sure to click Go for these components. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The user-friendly...
...; Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use interface that allows users to be sure to click Go for these components. Available functions in Windows environment. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The user-friendly...
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... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to the hard drive. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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. C . Appendix B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Then connect the power...
... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to the hard drive. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach 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. C . Appendix B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Then connect the power...
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... the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID...
... the POST (Power-On Self-Test). If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID...
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... the next screen. 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, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
... the next screen. 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, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you need to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
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... button to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker configuration as surround sound from two speakers. 5. DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE: If your speaker configurations. 4. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from analog speakers or headphone. Click the Start icon to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to enable or disable the Dolby Pro Logic II function. Point 1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 - channel surround sound, depending on your surround sound...
... button to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker configuration as surround sound from two speakers. 5. DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE: If your speaker configurations. 4. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from analog speakers or headphone. Click the Start icon to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to enable or disable the Dolby Pro Logic II function. Point 1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 - channel surround sound, depending on your surround sound...
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... to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in the BIOS Setup program. A: Make sure your motherboard, please go to clear the CMOS values. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3...
... to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in the BIOS Setup program. A: Make sure your motherboard, please go to clear the CMOS values. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3...