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...the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications... Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this product...
...the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications... Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this product...
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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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...COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45T-UD3R or GA-EP45T-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick 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-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
...COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP45T-UD3R or GA-EP45T-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick 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-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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...PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with your card. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and ... • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the...
...PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with your card. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and ... • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the...
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... 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 XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Function Keys Award...
... 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 XpressRecovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Function Keys Award...
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...and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Inter -face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45T-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to...Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to install operating systems that cannot be shared with other device. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 52 - AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that...
...and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Inter -face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP45T-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to...Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to install operating systems that cannot be shared with other device. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 52 - AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that...
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...when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SA TA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode....onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables 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. ...
...when the LAN Boot ROM is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SA TA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SA TA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode....onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables 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. ...
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...-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 automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still ... later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Y ou can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark...
...-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 automatically during the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still ... later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Y ou can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark...
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GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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 fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
Or read the last page of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
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... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are attached to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress...
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...Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. .... the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 8 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup ...
...Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Xpress Recovery2 will begin to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. When you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. .... the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 8 2. If you see the following message: Press any key to startup ...
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... settings and Q-Share, you are able to configure the data sharing settings. 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...
... settings and Q-Share, you are able to configure the data sharing settings. 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...
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...you do not want to create RAID array on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SA TA controller for GA-EP45T-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SA TA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by ICH10R Southbridge.) Then ... you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SA TA controller on the SA TA...
...you do not want to create RAID array on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SA TA controller for GA-EP45T-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SA TA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by ICH10R Southbridge.) Then ... you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SA TA controller on the SA TA...
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...[SHEELLEPCT]ED DISKS WILL BE LOST. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to create the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SA TA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 87 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
...[SHEELLEPCT]ED DISKS WILL BE LOST. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Reset Disks to create the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SA TA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 87 - Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
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... Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main...] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [...
... Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main...] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [...
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...Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for W indows 64-bit. Boot from the menu in Figure 2. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. A command prompt window will then... automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Appendix Figure 1 Figure 2 (...
...Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for W indows 64-bit. Boot from the menu in Figure 2. Only for GA-EP45T-UD3R. A command prompt window will then... automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Appendix Figure 1 Figure 2 (...
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... controller, copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to that in the USB flash drive. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 96 - Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after..., please copy the MSM64 file. message, and then press to your USB flash drive. When a screen similar 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...
... controller, copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 6 will appear. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in the motherboard driver disk to that in the USB flash drive. GA-EP45T-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 96 - Figure 4 Step 2: Double-click the MSM32 file in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after..., please copy the MSM64 file. message, and then press to your USB flash drive. When a screen similar 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...
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... disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage... devices installed in your system, or you have prepared the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot from a mass storage device...
... disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage... devices installed in your system, or you have prepared the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot from a mass storage device...