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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 change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 ...
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 change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 ...
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Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 ... 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM (Note) Surround 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...
Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x8 LAN2 LAN1 3 ... 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM (Note) Surround 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...
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... header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion...port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/...
... header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion...port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 2 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/...
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... to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital ... hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out... to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 -
... to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital ... hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out... to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 -
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...7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage... outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a...
...7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage... outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a...
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... adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure the TPM function. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup... Defaults Fail-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.
... adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure the TPM function. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup... Defaults Fail-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.
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... password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only..., or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus...
... password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only..., or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus...
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Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 51 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse...
Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 51 - Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 2 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse...
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...) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in network...
...) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in network...
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...installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •...system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 63 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) ...
...installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •...system restart, "Xpress Install" will restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 63 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) ...
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... and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard...
... and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard...
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... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash ? GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive ...new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS...
... Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash ? GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - TM Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive ...new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS...
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... • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn... complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 73 - The follow procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. When the message "Are you to...
... • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Q-Flash Utility v2.05 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn... complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensetitnue F10:Power Off - 73 - The follow procedure assumes that you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved. When the message "Are you to...
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... TPM key(s) will appear. Loss of the destination USB flash drive. Be sure to complete. A screen in Figure 2 will be sure to different regional policy. DO NOT turn off or restart the computer when a TPM key is not liable for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) ...creating the password(s) and key(s) associated the TPM, be removed from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). GIGABYTE is being stored on a USB flash drive or in the system BIOS), protecting against unauthorized access to be locked. After completing the settings and when removing...
... TPM key(s) will appear. Loss of the destination USB flash drive. Be sure to complete. A screen in Figure 2 will be sure to different regional policy. DO NOT turn off or restart the computer when a TPM key is not liable for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) ...creating the password(s) and key(s) associated the TPM, be removed from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). GIGABYTE is being stored on a USB flash drive or in the system BIOS), protecting against unauthorized access to be locked. After completing the settings and when removing...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART...Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup . GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 86 - Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in ...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 Green LAN ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART...Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup . GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 86 - Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in ...
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... that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). Figure 3 - 91 - Appendix Once at the A:\> prompt, change to that in MS-DOS...
... that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). Figure 3 - 91 - Appendix Once at the A:\> prompt, change to that in MS-DOS...
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... MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in the USB flash drive. Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID.../AHCI driver to your USB flash drive. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...
... MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in the USB flash drive. Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID.../AHCI driver to your USB flash drive. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk...
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Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 7 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). B.
Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 7 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). B.