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... 83 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... System 97 5-2 Configuring AudioInput and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 107 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 108 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 110 5-3 Troubleshooting 111 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R...
... 83 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating... System 97 5-2 Configuring AudioInput and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 107 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 108 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 110 5-3 Troubleshooting 111 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R...
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... 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Only for CD In 1 x Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...; Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP45T-UD3. 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 ...
... 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Only for CD In 1 x Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...; Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP45T-UD3. 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 ...
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... least four hard drives and the total number of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 26 - The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 7 1 6 RXP SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 7 GND Only for...
... least four hard drives and the total number of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 26 - The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 5 RXN 7 1 6 RXP SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 7 GND Only for...
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... even number. - 27 - 10) GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SA TA device. A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard...
... even number. - 27 - 10) GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SA TA device. A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard...
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...Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SA TA controllers. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 52 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ... that support Native mode. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA AHCI Mode ...
...Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SA TA controllers. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 52 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ... that support Native mode. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA AHCI Mode ...
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... or disables the IDE and SA TA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in MS-DOS mode; GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for...
... or disables the IDE and SA TA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in MS-DOS mode; GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for...
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... 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. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary...
... 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. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary...
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... of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What is DualBIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system...on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 74 - Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST...
... of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What is DualBIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system...on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to access Q-Flash. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 74 - Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST...
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... Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive...
... Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive...
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....) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 83 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer . Make a floppy disk containing ...the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end...
....) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 83 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer . Make a floppy disk containing ...the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end...
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.../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] [SPP] [Enabled] [...F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 84 - If you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup . To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your...
.../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] [SPP] [Enabled] [...F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 84 - If you have and the BIOS version. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup . To create RAID, set this section may differ from the exact settings for your...
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... Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk []-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 85 - Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2).
... Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk []-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 3 [ENTER]-Select Menu - 85 - Configuring a RAID array in MAIN MENU and press . Figure 2 Step 2: After you want to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2).
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...Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). If only two hard drives are installed...name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in the RAID array. There are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 86 - Press to be special characters) ...
...Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). If only two hard drives are installed...name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be included in the RAID array. There are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 86 - Press to be special characters) ...
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... Size : Capacity : RAID_Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON[SHEELLEPCT]ED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level Strip RAID0(Stripe) 128KB Size... [ENTER]-Select When completed, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 6). Create RAID Volume 2. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to Non...
... Size : Capacity : RAID_Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume WARNING : ALL DATA ON[SHEELLEPCT]ED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Level Strip RAID0(Stripe) 128KB Size... [ENTER]-Select When completed, you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 6). Create RAID Volume 2. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to Non...
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...DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 88 - In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks...VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE[VHOELLUPM] E WILL BE LOST! Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array , select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press .
...DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 88 - In the DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to non-RAID. Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks...VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE[VHOELLUPM] E WILL BE LOST! Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array , select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press .
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...Setup Make sure to configure the SA TA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID/IDE (Figure 1). 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. If you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - The BIOS Setup menus described in your computer Attach...enabled. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press to create RAID, set this motherboard, the GSA TA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by GIGABYTE SA TA2.) Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for the SATA port. (For example...
...Setup Make sure to configure the SA TA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID/IDE (Figure 1). 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller A. If you have and the BIOS version. - 89 - The BIOS Setup menus described in your computer Attach...enabled. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in this section may differ from your computer and press to create RAID, set this motherboard, the GSA TA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by GIGABYTE SA TA2.) Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for the SATA port. (For example...
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... and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 Copyright (C) 2005 GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 90 - PCIE-to configure...
... and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 Copyright (C) 2005 GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 90 - PCIE-to configure...
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... 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD - Data striped for performance Data mirrored for redundancy Data concatenated for creating an array (Figure 5). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the... temporarily disk required []-Switch RAID Level [ENTER]-Next Figure 5 - 91 - [ESC]-Abort Appendix GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Create a RAID Array: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). PCIE-to ...
... 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD - Data striped for performance Data mirrored for redundancy Data concatenated for creating an array (Figure 5). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Enter Array Name: Under the... temporarily disk required []-Switch RAID Level [ENTER]-Next Figure 5 - 91 - [ESC]-Abort Appendix GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Create a RAID Array: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). PCIE-to ...
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... BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING []-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 92 - Press . PCIE-to abort. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure...
... BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING []-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 92 - Press . PCIE-to abort. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure...
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Appendix Select the array and press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to the RAID Disk Drive List block. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive...
Appendix Select the array and press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to the RAID Disk Drive List block. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive...