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...X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up... reserved. 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 technical information.
...X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up... reserved. 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 technical information.
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-P45T-ES3G motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA LPT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 COAXIAL R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-P45T-ES3G IDE JMicron JMB368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 iTE IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BAT B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
GA-P45T-ES3G Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMA LPT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 COAXIAL R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-P45T-ES3G IDE JMicron JMB368 PCI2 CODEC PCI3 SPDIF_O PCI4 iTE IT8718 PCI5 CD_IN FDD Intel® ICH10 SYS_FAN2 M_BIOS BAT B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 CI F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
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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 Intel...
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 Intel...
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...cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist ... top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
...cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist ... top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
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.../ Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to the product specifications and product-related in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft...
.../ Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to the product specifications and product-related in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft...
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... the CPU. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... the CPU. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position...
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position...
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...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to... correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop...
...Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to... correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop...
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...the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to chipset limitations, read... DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
...the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to chipset limitations, read... DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure...
... DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure...
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... Card: Gently push back on the lever on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card...
... Card: Gently push back on the lever on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card...
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... connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Serial Port Use the serial port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature...
... connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Serial Port Use the serial port to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature...
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... 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
... 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_O 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 15) CI 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result ...
If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result ...
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...the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of different color. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy... floppy disk drive. The pin 1 of the cable is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers. CPU_FAN: Pin No....
...the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of different color. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy... floppy disk drive. The pin 1 of the cable is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers. CPU_FAN: Pin No....
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... to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio....10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. You may connect the audio cable that has different wire assignments, ...
... to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio....10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. You may connect the audio cable that has different wire assignments, ...
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... your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your expansion card. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports ...
... your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your expansion card. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports ...