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Table of Contents Box Contents ...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...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...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...
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... 8111C 8111C LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory DDR3 1600/1333 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45C-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R.
... 8111C 8111C LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory DDR3 1600/1333 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45C-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R.
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician...
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... memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 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 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Go to GIGABYTE...
... memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 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 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Go to GIGABYTE...
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... Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to different regional policy. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form...® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit...
... Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to different regional policy. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form...® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit...
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...8226; Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing ...incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the ...
...8226; Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing ...incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the ...
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...memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are divided into two channels as following guidelines before installing the DDR2 memory...says memory is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology ...
...memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are divided into two channels as following guidelines before installing the DDR2 memory...says memory is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology ...
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... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed. 2. Notch DDR2 DDR2 DDR3 DDR2 DDR2 DDR3 DDR2 DIMM DDR3 DIMM A DDR2/DDR3...the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to the memory module. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ...
... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is installed. 2. Notch DDR2 DDR2 DDR3 DDR2 DDR2 DDR3 DDR2 DIMM DDR3 DIMM A DDR2/DDR3...the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to the memory module. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. ...
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... system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows.... You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
... system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows.... You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
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...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: ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing...
...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: ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing...
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... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto allows the BIOS to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to ...feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is dependent on system configurations. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...
... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto allows the BIOS to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to ...feature. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is dependent on system configurations. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ...
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... ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
... ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate...
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...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on...
...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized.... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on...
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...720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other... - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode ...
...720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other... - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode ...
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.../write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. to accept. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - This feature allows your hard drive. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note...
.../write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. to accept. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - This feature allows your hard drive. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note...
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...-saving state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
...-saving state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt...
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...: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on upon the return of the AC power. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again...
...: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on upon the return of the AC power. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again...
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... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information... Load allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to see its information. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information... Load allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to see its information. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). All ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). All ...