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... published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are ...legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes...
... published in this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are ...legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes...
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... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS... ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 91 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 91 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 93 ...
... 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS... ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 91 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 91 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 93 ...
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Box Contents GA-EP45T-UD3LR motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-EP45T-UD3LR motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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...on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in... until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the...
...on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in... until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the...
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...refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 34 - A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-UD3LR E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG09C-00 Function Keys ... the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key...
...refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 34 - A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-UD3LR E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG09C-00 Function Keys ... the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key...
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... H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec...Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 50 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating...
... H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec...Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 50 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating...
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... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which..., follow the onscreen instructions to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) •...
... double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which..., follow the onscreen instructions to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) •...
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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-UD3LR Motherboard - 62 - 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-UD3LR Motherboard - 62 - 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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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. - 63 - 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. - 63 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 64 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 64 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent ... . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 68 - B. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 10 Figure 11 3. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When you use the backup function...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent ... . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG09C-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 68 - B. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 10 Figure 11 3. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When you use the backup function...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing ...
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...Then connect the power connector from your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity).
...Then connect the power connector from your computer. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear... one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity).
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... DISKS WILL BE LOST. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 83 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
... DISKS WILL BE LOST. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 83 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
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...system for Windows 64-bit. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Appendix Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in MS-DOS mode(Note). For example, from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). Your system will open similar to ... When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. From your system. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your USB flash drive and then extract it (...
...system for Windows 64-bit. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Appendix Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in MS-DOS mode(Note). For example, from the menu in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). Your system will open similar to ... When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. From your system. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your USB flash drive and then extract it (...
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... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-... press as soon as you see the next screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 86 -
... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-... press as soon as you see the next screen. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 86 -
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... finished in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 - 87 - Appendix Intel(R) ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) ICH7R/... an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup Setup will appear. Use the up or down arrow key to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, press ENTER. Step ...
... finished in about one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 - 87 - Appendix Intel(R) ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) ICH7R/... an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup Setup will appear. Use the up or down arrow key to Figure 3 below appears, press to continue the driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, press ENTER. Step ...
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To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 88 - WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-EP45T-UD3LR Motherboard - 88 - WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to run on your computer. Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to Setup. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
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...a screen similar to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole iMSM foler to the USB flash drive...). Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Then use Method B to the 64Bit folder. Figure 7 - 89 - Appendix Figure 6 Step 2: ...
...a screen similar to that below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole iMSM foler to the USB flash drive...). Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Then use Method B to the 64Bit folder. Figure 7 - 89 - Appendix Figure 6 Step 2: ...