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...Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 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 Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
...Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 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 Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
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... Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor...
... Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel ® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor...
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... 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. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module when using DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. It is...
... 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. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module when using DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. It is...
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... fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin...
... fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin...
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... (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. The LED is on the chassis to connect it is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is recommended that a system fan be installed...
... (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. Pin No. The LED is on the chassis to connect it is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is recommended that a system fan be installed...
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...to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-UD3R E2 . . . . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
...to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45T-UD3R E2 . . . . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot...
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... 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 type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
... 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 type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
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mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 40 - If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Ch-B Address VRef. 1.100V 0.760V...
mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 40 - If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. Ch-B Address VRef. 1.100V 0.760V...
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... Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU ******** Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. MCH Reference The default is Auto. ICH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. GA-EP45T-UD3R...
... Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU ******** Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. Ch-B Data VRef. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. The default is Auto. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. MCH Reference The default is Auto. ICH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. Ch-A Address VRef. GA-EP45T-UD3R...
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..., USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this menu when finished. Press to accept. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy...
..., USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of loading the operating system from the available devices. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this menu when finished. Press to accept. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy...
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... Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
... Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
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... PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of the attached LAN cable. it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM...
... PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of the attached LAN cable. it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM...
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.... (Default: Disabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Password. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be effective. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply...
.... (Default: Disabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you to clear the password settings. BIOS Setup Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to Password. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to be effective. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply...
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... mode allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The HW Monitor tab allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to clickSet for Quick Boost. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 78 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported...
... mode allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The HW Monitor tab allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that allows users to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to clickSet for Quick Boost. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 78 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported...
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... you have and the BIOS version. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [RAID] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7...
... you have and the BIOS version. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function [RAID] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disbabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7...
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... and the BIOS version. - 89 - Appendix Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to IDE or AHCI, depending on the motherboard. Then set the device boot order. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage...
... and the BIOS version. - 89 - Appendix Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to IDE or AHCI, depending on the motherboard. Then set the device boot order. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage...
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GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 90 - http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 Copyright (C) 2005 GIGABYTE Technology. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). After the POST memory test begins...
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 90 - http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 Copyright (C) 2005 GIGABYTE Technology. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). After the POST memory test begins...
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... the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Boot from the menu in Figure 2. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Press to exit when finished. Without the driver , the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. For installing W indows Vista, you need to install the SA TA controller driver during the Windows setup process. For example, from the startup disk. Figure 3 - 95 - Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an...
... the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Boot from the menu in Figure 2. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Press to exit when finished. Without the driver , the hard drive may not be recognized during the OS installation. For installing W indows Vista, you need to install the SA TA controller driver during the Windows setup process. For example, from the startup disk. Figure 3 - 95 - Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an...
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... required BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to specify additional mass storage devices for the following is an example of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Appendix Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device...
... required BIOS settings, you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of Windows XP and Vista installation. After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to specify additional mass storage devices for the following is an example of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Appendix Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device...
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... to configure a SCSI Adapter for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from the motherboard driver disk. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in...
... to configure a SCSI Adapter for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from the motherboard driver disk. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in...