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... 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-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different...
... 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-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different...
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... 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...
... 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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... to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the... follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer.
... to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the... follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer.
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... back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. 1-6 Installing the SATA... Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Follow the steps below...
... back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. 1-6 Installing the SATA... Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Follow the steps below...
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... Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth...
... Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth...
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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 8) ... the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and 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 8) ... the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your computer.
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The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation ... to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation ... to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
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...1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (... connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed...
...1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (... connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed...
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... end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If you... wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5...
... end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If you... wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5...
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... device. The LED is on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Refer to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Pin No. 8) SATA2_0... 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 the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be...
... device. The LED is on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Refer to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Pin No. 8) SATA2_0... 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 the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be...
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.... • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel...
.... • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel...
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... Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition Pin No. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to the header.
... Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition Pin No. You may connect the audio cable that has separated connectors on how to the header.
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... Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your... graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like...
... Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your... graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like...
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... to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3...
... to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3...
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For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 GND PD5 Pin No. 14 ... SLCT GND 18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional LPT port cable. Hardware Installation For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD ANSIN A NSOUT A NDTR AGND NDSR ANRTS ANCTS ANRI ANo Pin...
For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 GND PD5 Pin No. 14 ... SLCT GND 18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional LPT port cable. Hardware Installation For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD ANSIN A NSOUT A NDTR AGND NDSR ANRTS ANCTS ANRI ANo Pin...
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...Queuing and hot plug. Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed, the system will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode, e.g. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. Disabled...device. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to Disabled. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a ...
...Queuing and hot plug. Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed, the system will dynamically detects if LAN cable(s) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode, e.g. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is connected or not. Disabled...device. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to Disabled. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install a ...
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...in MS-DOS mode; Refer to the following message will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no LAN cable is activated. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields... will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is detected on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 53 - Part1-2 Status = Open Part3-6 Status = Open Part4-5 Status = Open Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m / Length = 0m...
...in MS-DOS mode; Refer to the following message will be the approximate distance to the fault or short. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no LAN cable is activated. Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields... will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is detected on Part 1-2. If no cable problem is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 53 - Part1-2 Status = Open Part3-6 Status = Open Part4-5 Status = Open Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m / Length = 0m...
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Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to an available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the ... AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating...
Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to an available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the ... AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating...
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Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. A. 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality.
Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. A. 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality.
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...The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Appendix S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. ...Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF...
...The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Appendix S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. ...Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF...