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... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
... Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Layout 7 GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 MB...
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...Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 5 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices JMicron JMB368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10...
...Mbit) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 5 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices JMicron JMB368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive South Bridge: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10...
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...24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
...24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn...
..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn...
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... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes...
... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes...
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... 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Definition 1 SYS_FAN1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN1 Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different...
... 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Definition 1 SYS_FAN1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN1 Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different...
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... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short...
... and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 28 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short...
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... downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep the configuration values in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned...
... downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you do it is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep the configuration values in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is turned...
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.... Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen. A. 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 access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press...
.... Motherboard Model BIOS Version P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/29/2010-P45-ICH10-6A79PG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. To show the BIOS POST screen. A. 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 access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press...
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... 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, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... 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, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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...Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
...Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Disabled] 333 [Auto] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 9 Auto Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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... fixed frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 266 MHz. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the R.G.B. Important: It is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster...
... fixed frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to 266 MHz. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the R.G.B. Important: It is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster...
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...: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to descrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 42 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring...
...: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Allows you to determine whether to descrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 42 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [IDE] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Function [IDE] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... the JMicron JMB368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Options are: SPP...
... the JMicron JMB368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Options are: SPP...
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... system voltages. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
... system voltages. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
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... the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the...
... the driver installation. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the...
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... main BIOS to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. site and update the BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... main BIOS to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. site and update the BIOS. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. P45T-ES3G F6a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Q-Flash Utility v2.15 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005/8006 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te 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 a floppy disk. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS...
... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 1: 1. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Q-Flash Utility v2.15 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005/8006 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te 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 a floppy disk. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS...
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...1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. For more FAQs for hardware changes. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps...
...1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. For more FAQs for hardware changes. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps...