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...is 1.0. sive global distributor of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our...
...is 1.0. sive global distributor of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our...
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... 85 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input ...and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater 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...
... 85 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input ...and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater 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...
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...port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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...
...port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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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Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card ... Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 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...
Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card ... Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 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...
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... boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys...Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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. : ... An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -
... boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys...Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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. : ... An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -
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... Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SSATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 51 -
... Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45T-DS3R. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SSATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 51 -
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... Intel ICH10 Southbridge to operate in Native IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be shared with other...(Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. Set this...
... Intel ICH10 Southbridge to operate in Native IDE mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be shared with other...(Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to Disabled. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. Set this...
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...SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing ... the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install...
...SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing ... the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install...
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GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 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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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 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features actual size requirements vary...
... speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features actual size requirements vary...
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EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Figure 9 C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the ... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). If...
EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Figure 9 C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the ... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). If...
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...: Step 1: Turn on a USB flash drive (or in the system BIOS. Be sure to be removed from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). When more information.) Save changes and then restart your computer before the uninstallation. - 79 - Unique Features Loss of hardware damage...in Figure 1 will appear. Figure 2 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is not liable for loss of encrypted data as a result of the password(s) or the key(s) will replace the former key. GIGABYTE is optional due to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," ...
...: Step 1: Turn on a USB flash drive (or in the system BIOS. Be sure to be removed from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). When more information.) Save changes and then restart your computer before the uninstallation. - 79 - Unique Features Loss of hardware damage...in Figure 1 will appear. Figure 2 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is not liable for loss of encrypted data as a result of the password(s) or the key(s) will replace the former key. GIGABYTE is optional due to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," ...
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...this icon to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... Figure 2. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - About Q-Share ... 4-6 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable ...the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ...
...this icon to share your system tray and right-click on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Exit... Figure 2. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - About Q-Share ... 4-6 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. Data Sharing Disabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable ...the data folder to launch the Q-Share tool. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ...
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... Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to access the utility. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and... and improving the quality of transmission of transmission is 2.0 Gbps. Restart your hub's specifications. Enabling Teaming Functionality in the system tray after the system restarts. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 82 -
... Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to access the utility. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Step 2: The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon appears in Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and... and improving the quality of transmission of transmission is 2.0 Gbps. Restart your hub's specifications. Enabling Teaming Functionality in the system tray after the system restarts. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 82 -
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... Install. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Step 2: Click the Start icon . Step 4: After the Teaming is 2.0 Gbps. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Unique Features B.
... Install. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Step 2: Click the Start icon . Step 4: After the Teaming is 2.0 Gbps. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Unique Features B.
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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 ... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID, you use two hard drives...
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 ... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID, you use two hard drives...
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... Non-RAID 4. Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 89 - All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 3. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID...
... Non-RAID 4. Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 89 - All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Delete RAID Volume 3. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID...
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... system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and... prompt, change to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2. For installing Windows Vista, you need to copy the driver in your optical drive (example: D:\>). Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove...
... system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and... prompt, change to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in Figure 2. For installing Windows Vista, you need to copy the driver in your optical drive (example: D:\>). Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove...