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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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 57 ...
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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 57 ...
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...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 the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 79 4-6 Q-Share ...80... 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 -
...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 the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 77 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 79 4-6 Q-Share ...80... 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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.../1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel x1 x1 JMicron 368 Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb... 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.
.../1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel x1 x1 JMicron 368 Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb... 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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... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... 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 -
... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... 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 -
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...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are divided...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/...
...insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are divided...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/...
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... expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5....Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press...
... expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5....Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press...
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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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. This function requires a chassis...design. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. This function requires a chassis...design. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has...
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...Inc. To exit 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 accept. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens... may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data ...
...Inc. To exit 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 accept. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens... may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data ...
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... move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45T-DS3R E6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status... setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to ...
... move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45T-DS3R E6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status... setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to ...
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... each profile. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to...-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. An user password only allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect.
... each profile. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to...-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. An user password only allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect.
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...to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you... unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Ch-A Address VRef. Auto allows the BIOS to boot. This page is for the installed CPU. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to ...
...to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you... unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Ch-A Address VRef. Auto allows the BIOS to boot. This page is for the installed CPU. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to ...
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... Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are...
... Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are...
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... on the list. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to accept. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to report read/write errors of...the operating system from the available devices. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and...
... on the list. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to accept. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. to report read/write errors of...the operating system from the available devices. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and...
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...graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as the first display. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Disabled displays normal... the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the system boots up. The...
...graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as the first display. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - Delay For HDD (Secs) Allows you to determine whether to initialize the hard drive as the first display. Disabled displays normal... the monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the system boots up. The...
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... Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup Advanced 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...: 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 -
... Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup Advanced 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...: 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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.../DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If the system chassis cover is not connected or...Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" 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.
.../DDR15V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If the system chassis cover is not connected or...Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" 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.
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... operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 59 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features...
... operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 59 - 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features...
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... will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - When the Password Check item is set to 8 characters and then press . 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP...
... will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - When the Password Check item is set to 8 characters and then press . 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP...
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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations... ` Security Chip Configuration 1 ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 61 -
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations... ` Security Chip Configuration 1 ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 61 -
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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. 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.