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GA-EP45C-UD3R/ GA-EP45C-UD3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45CUD3R-1001R
GA-EP45C-UD3R/ GA-EP45C-UD3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45CUD3R-1001R
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... laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide ... owners. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be made by any means without prior ...
... laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide ... owners. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this manual may be made by any means without prior ...
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...3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique ...Chapter 5 Appendix ...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 5-1-3 5-1-4 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 ... Questions 109 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 110 5-4 Regulatory Statements 112 Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. - 5 -
...3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique ...Chapter 5 Appendix ...81 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 81 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 81 5-1-2 5-1-3 5-1-4 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 87 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 93 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 94 ... Questions 109 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 110 5-4 Regulatory Statements 112 Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. - 5 -
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Box Contents GA-EP45C-UD3R or GA-EP45C-UD3 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-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and...
Box Contents GA-EP45C-UD3R or GA-EP45C-UD3 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-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and...
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.... • Turning 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 have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
.... • Turning 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 have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
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..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are...
..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are...
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... Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure ...back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing...
... Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure ...back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing...
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... 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 graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ... S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the...
... 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 graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ... S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the...
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
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... on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200... MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Turbo ...
... on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200... MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Turbo ...
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... configurable. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three ...module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows ...
... configurable. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42 - Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three ...module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows ...
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...not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Landing Zone Sector Landing zone. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the ...IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on this channel. The following fields display...
...not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Landing Zone Sector Landing zone. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the ...IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on this channel. The following fields display...
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... 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
... 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 64 - 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 64 - 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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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. - 65 -
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. - 65 -
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... the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ...ICH10-7A69PG05C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next ...
... the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Embedded in BIOS Setup. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result ...ICH10-7A69PG05C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Normally, the system works on the next ...
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...that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss...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 GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Using @BIOS: 1. Before You Begin: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS ...
...that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss...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 GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Using @BIOS: 1. Before You Begin: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS ...
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... specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Press F6 if you are ready to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). A. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
... specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. Windows Setup Press F6 if you are ready to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). A. 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating...
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... 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in and out) to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support ... Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 102 - For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. •...
... 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in and out) to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support ... Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to instructions on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 102 - For example, users can retask the Center/ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. •...
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... (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Under the Directive, used for RoHS (Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 112 - The parts and components have not intended to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of life" product, you ... waste. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to develop products that the information in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of life" product.
... (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Under the Directive, used for RoHS (Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 112 - The parts and components have not intended to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of life" product, you ... waste. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to develop products that the information in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of life" product.