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GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45TDS3R-1001R
GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45TDS3R-1001R
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Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/GA-EP45T-DS3R Jun. 20, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 Jun. 20, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/GA-EP45T-DS3R Jun. 20, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 Jun. 20, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...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 ... 59 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 62 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents ...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 ... 59 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 60 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 61 2-14 Exit Without Saving 61 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 62 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 4 -
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... Function 102 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 103 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 105 5-3 Troubleshooting 106 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 106 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 107 Regulatory Statements 109 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
... Function 102 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 103 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 105 5-3 Troubleshooting 106 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 106 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 107 Regulatory Statements 109 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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...-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45T-DS3R or GA-EP45T-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU 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-EP45T-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to ...
...-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP45T-DS3R or GA-EP45T-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU 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-EP45T-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to ...
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Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 ... TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 ... TPM IC (Note) F_USB2 F_USB1 IT8718 PCI2 CD_IN CI SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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... 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-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R.
... 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-EP45T-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R.
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... devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 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 ...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
... devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 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 ...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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... Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit ...operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan...
... Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit ...operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan...
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Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches ...
Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches ...
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...be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory...the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=...
...be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory...the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=...
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... that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...
... that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...
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... expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the external enclosure. the external SATA con- Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - Connect the other ends of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on the bracket. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power...
... expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the external enclosure. the external SATA con- Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - Connect the other ends of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on the bracket. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power...
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... to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. RJ-45 LAN Port...
... to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. RJ-45 LAN Port...
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... compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 12 4 5 21 10 4 15 14 7 20 13 19 18 11 17 16 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE...
... compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 12 4 5 21 10 4 15 14 7 20 13 19 18 11 17 16 9 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE...
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..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is...
..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect it is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is...
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The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in ... 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 3 TXN 7 4 GND 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be an...
The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in ... 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 3 TXN 7 4 GND 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be an...
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... provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter...
... provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter...
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... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For...
... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For...
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Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS ...
Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS ...