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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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...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your ...
...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your ...
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Chapter 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 Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ...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 -
Chapter 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 Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ...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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... 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...
... 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...
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... remove the cooler, on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the...
... remove the cooler, on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the...
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... x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. 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 ...
... x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. 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 ...
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Pin No. 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - 29 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) ...
Pin No. 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - 29 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) ...
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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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup... the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from...
...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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup... the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from...
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For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 400 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% ...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. As stability is enabled. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I ...
For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 400 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% ...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. As stability is enabled. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I ...
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...SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Profile2 Uses ...at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. Options are dependent on XMP memory ...
...SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Profile2 Uses ...at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. Options are dependent on XMP memory ...
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... hard drive specifications. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error.... device on the hard drive. Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette Whenever the ...
... hard drive specifications. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error.... device on the hard drive. Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. All Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette Whenever the ...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. 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...
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. 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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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 - 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.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 - 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 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. - 65 -
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. - 65 -
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... is @BIOS ? What is Q-Flash ? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please ... latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - TM @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
... is @BIOS ? What is Q-Flash ? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please ... latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter Q-Flash. Before You Begin: 1. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - TM @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server... and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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... prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Unique Features Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 75 -... C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...
... prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Unique Features Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. - 75 -... C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file...
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... a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you are ready to manually specify an adapter. 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...
... a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you are ready to manually specify an adapter. 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...
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...same time. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker... and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
...same time. The picture to access the Audio Control Panel. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker... and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments.
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... of printing. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed ... interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In...
... of printing. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed ... interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In...