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... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45T-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 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 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-EP45T-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 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 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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...; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 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 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel®...
...; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 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 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel®...
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... slot will operate at up to 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 sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
... slot will operate at up to 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 sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to different regional policy. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... POST. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
... POST. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express...
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... pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control...
... pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control...
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...Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup...
...Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type 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...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type 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...
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...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 these components. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics...
...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 these components. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics...
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... First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
... First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard...
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... RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. 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 Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
... RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. 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 Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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...of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) Only for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Windows XP. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be shared with other device. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item...
...of the USB functionalities below. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) Only for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Windows XP. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be shared with other device. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item...
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... GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether 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 the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial...
... GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether 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 the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial...
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... boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Enabled allows the CPU fan to the CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS...
... boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Enabled allows the CPU fan to the CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS...
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... floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. appears, press to update BIOS?" CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Save BIOS to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size...
... floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. appears, press to update BIOS?" CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Save BIOS to Drive PleKaLse:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size...
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... floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. 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 AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Appendix C . Make a floppy...
... floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. 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 AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Appendix C . Make a floppy...
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..., set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Disabled or AHCI. 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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
..., set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Disabled or AHCI. 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] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to that you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. 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 press...
... you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to that you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you see the next screen. 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 press...
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... upper left list or click the DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE button at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER: Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Virtual Speaker function. DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE: If your speaker configurations. 4. The system will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and...
... upper left list or click the DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE button at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER: Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Virtual Speaker function. DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE: If your speaker configurations. 4. The system will expand 2-channel audio for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and...
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... still on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your board doesn't have turned my speaker 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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 106 - Q: Why...
... still on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your board doesn't have turned my speaker 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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 106 - Q: Why...