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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 CPU ... 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 CPU ... 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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... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) 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...
... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) 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...
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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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...GA-EP45T-DS3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R...61559; 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...
...GA-EP45T-DS3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R...61559; 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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... actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler 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 speed control function is optional due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. ...
... actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler 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 speed control function is optional due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. ...
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Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with ...
Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with ...
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...DDR3 1900 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. If you begin to install the... memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel...
...DDR3 1900 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. If you begin to install the... memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel...
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... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express... with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express... with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
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... before installing or removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to the chassis back panel with a screw. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port...Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. the external SATA con- Then attach the SATA power cable to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. Hardware Installation Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to the power ...
... before installing or removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to the chassis back panel with a screw. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port...Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. the external SATA con- Then attach the SATA power cable to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. Hardware Installation Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to the power ...
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...audio in connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug ...Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. 1-7...
...audio in connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug ...Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. 1-7...
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... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure 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) SATA2_0...) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) F1_1394 18) LPT 19) COMA 20) CI 21) CLR_CMOS 22) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard.
... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure 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) SATA2_0...) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) F1_1394 18) LPT 19) COMA 20) CI 21) CLR_CMOS 22) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard.
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... 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 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire. Most fans... are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The types of a CPU...
... 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 - Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire. Most fans... are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are designed with fan speed control design. The types of a CPU...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power.... • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have 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 the SATA...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are to be used to connect a system power.... • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have 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 the SATA...
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... provide a front panel audio module that came with your optical drive to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the front... If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 9 10 3 4 ...
... provide a front panel audio module that came with your optical drive to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the front... If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to this header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 9 10 3 4 ...
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The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to ...
The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to ...
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19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal... on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Failure to 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... a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal... on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Failure to 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... a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
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... will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys:...to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to ...
... will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Function Keys Function Keys:...to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to ...