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...of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product...
...of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product...
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Table of Contents 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 44 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
Table of Contents 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 ... 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 Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 33 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 44 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 SMART Recovery 70 4-7 Auto Green...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...
... 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 4-5 Q-Share...69 4-6 SMART Recovery 70 4-7 Auto Green...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...
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GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(400/333/266 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz PCI Express x16 ... JMicron JMB368 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speakcer Out) Line Out (Front...
GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 CPU CPU CLK+/(400/333/266 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz PCI Express x16 ... JMicron JMB368 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus iTE IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speakcer Out) Line Out (Front...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector ... CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector ... CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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... in formation without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware...
... in formation without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware...
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... and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/...
... and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - DS/...
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... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
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... on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off (S5). Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait...
... on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off (S5). Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait...
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... system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the... to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 S3/S4/S5 Off sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to...
... system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the... to the power status indicator on when the hard drive is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 S3/S4/S5 Off sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a...
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... latest version of the system in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate...
... latest version of the system in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequate...
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... 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 . BIOS Setup - 30 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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...
... 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 . BIOS Setup - 30 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. 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...
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... screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the ... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu...
... screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the ... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu...
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... Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load.... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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 the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load.... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles 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 ...
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... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
... other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock...
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... clock frequency. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup - 34 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only...20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below may differ according to manually set the CPU host frequency. Auto allows the BIOS to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait ...
... clock frequency. Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup - 34 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. The item is present only...20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below may differ according to manually set the CPU host frequency. Auto allows the BIOS to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait ...
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... Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup
... Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup
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... (default), 1~15. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 36 - Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced...
... (default), 1~15. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 36 - Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced...
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...Default) Enabled Enables this function. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 37 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function. Cmd ...
...Default) Enabled Enables this function. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 37 - Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enhance memory compatibility. Disabled Disables this function to enable this function. (Default) Enabled Enables this function. Cmd ...