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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45T-UD3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP45T-UD3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA...
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 2200/1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel... Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy ...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 2200/1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel... Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy ...
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... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power...
... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power...
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...GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory...sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec...
...GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory...sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2200/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec...
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GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available ..., the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit...
GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 3) If you install. (Note 5) Available ..., the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit...
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... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...(Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be enabled if only one memory module when using DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, ...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to 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-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into...
...(Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be enabled if only one memory module when using DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, ...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to 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-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into...
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... on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug... prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation...
... on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug... prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation...
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...settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings ... exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
...settings, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings ... exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
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...] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced ...
...] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced ...
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...CPU. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. The item is dependent on system configurations. Note: If your overall system configurations. mode based on your system fails to CPU...or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O ICH Core >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard ...
...CPU. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. The item is dependent on system configurations. Note: If your overall system configurations. mode based on your system fails to CPU...or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O ICH Core >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM Termination Ch-A Data VRef. Ch-B Data VRef. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard ...
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... set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host...
... set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host...
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...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Allows the BIOS to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 45 - BIOS Setup Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto ... Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function to enhance...
...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Allows the BIOS to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 45 - BIOS Setup Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto ... Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function to enhance...
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...] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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.... Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the system. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard...
.... Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the system. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard...
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... your hard drive. Press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
... your hard drive. Press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function...
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.... (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 50 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. For more enhanced power... allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function.
.... (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 50 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. For more enhanced power... allow a platform to limit CPUID maximum value. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function.
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... automatically. When prompted for your Windows Vista operating system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is turned on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day...
... automatically. When prompted for your Windows Vista operating system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is turned on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day...
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... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 78 - After making changes... in Windows environment. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be sure to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a ...
... set temperature/fan speed alarm. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 78 - After making changes... in Windows environment. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be sure to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a ...