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Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
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Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create the certificate. B-5-3. Click Create to create an encryption certificate manually. After the certificate appears, click the certificate and click Select. Use the File and folder encryption - B-5-2. Key length for new certificates: Here you can configure a ...
Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create the certificate. B-5-3. Click Create to create an encryption certificate manually. After the certificate appears, click the certificate and click Select. Use the File and folder encryption - B-5-2. Key length for new certificates: Here you can configure a ...
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... length of time Smart TPM scans your USB key or enable Bluetooth on the length of time you plug in the notification area and select Manual Login. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to the times you set . • Rescan Times: Set how many times to rescan the key to make... for the key based on your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it is in 5-second increment. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. This function requires that you set . When prompted, enter the TPM User Password to display the TPM User Password...
... length of time Smart TPM scans your USB key or enable Bluetooth on the length of time you plug in the notification area and select Manual Login. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to the times you set . • Rescan Times: Set how many times to rescan the key to make... for the key based on your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it is in 5-second increment. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. This function requires that you set . When prompted, enter the TPM User Password to display the TPM User Password...
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GA-EP45C-DS3R/ GA-EP45C-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45CDS3R-1001R
GA-EP45C-DS3R/ GA-EP45C-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45CDS3R-1001R
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... without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this ...
... without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this ...
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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... 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. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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... 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. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-EP45C-DS3R or GA-EP45C-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and...
Box Contents GA-EP45C-DS3R or GA-EP45C-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45C-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and...
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... computer system on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that...
... computer system on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that...
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... atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. Step...
... atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of thermal grease on the push pins diagonally. Step...
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... the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it...the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card:...
... the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it...the metal contacts on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card:...
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...) for your motherboard 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 digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio...
...) for your motherboard 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 digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio...
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...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. • After clearing the... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been...
...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. • After clearing the... the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been...
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... a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to maximize system performance. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading through the...
... a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to maximize system performance. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading through the...
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...Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. ... set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to operate at system bootup. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ...
...Frequency Latch Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. ... set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to operate at system bootup. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ...
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...Approximate capacity of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) ...of heads. Options are : Auto (default), Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None so the system will skip the detection of extended memory...
...Approximate capacity of cylinders. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) ...of heads. Options are : Auto (default), Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to None so the system will skip the detection of extended memory...
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... popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your optional drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation...
... popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your optional drive. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation...
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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-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 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-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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 -
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...Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP45C-DS3R D18c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/06/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing...manually. Before You Begin: 1. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. ep4cds3r.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
...Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP45C-DS3R D18c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/06/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG02C-00 Because BIOS flashing...manually. Before You Begin: 1. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. ep4cds3r.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-EP45C-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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... file. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off... your motherboard is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting ...
... file. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off... your motherboard is unable to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting ...