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GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3R/ GA-EP45-DS3 May 15, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 4
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout 7 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 the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 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-EP45-DS3R. • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 PCI1 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 8
1200/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel x1 x1 JMicron 368 Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 9
as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 10
Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P45 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R / ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 11
1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 12
4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 13
Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 15
correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 16
, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 17
power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 18
sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 19
of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 19 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 20
audio system that supports digital optical audio. system that supports digital coaxial USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 21
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 22
devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 23
to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 24
drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 25
3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 25 - Please connect the L-shaped end - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 26
system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 1 - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 27
status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 28
10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via . Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 29
This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 30
8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 31
22 23 24 25 26 Definition GND PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 32
jumper. 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 33
21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 34
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problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 36
Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP45-DS3R F3l . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/20/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01C-00 Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 37
(as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-DS3R F3l) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 38
this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure the TPM function. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 39
Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [ [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level` ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 40
fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 41
with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Optimized Defaults - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 42
) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 43
` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 44
Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 45
are: Auto (default), 1~15. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. Channel B Reference The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 46
None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 47
BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 48
issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 49
. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 50
BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as the first display. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 51
Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 52
: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. Only for GA-EP45-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 53
Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or Boot ROM is activated. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 54
When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 55
Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 56
system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 57
IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 58
current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled ( or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 59
FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 59 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 60
and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 61
to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 62
to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 63
> on [YES] again, then the system will reboot and clear the settings. Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 63 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 64
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other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 66
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-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 67
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 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-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 69
Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA operating system and drivers are installed. • The restore it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 70
the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. When partitioning your example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 71
4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 72
Award Software, Inc. EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00 Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 73
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. If you wish to remove the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 74
, Inc. EP45-DS3R F2i . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 75
option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 76
CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 77
to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 78
hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 79
Energy Saver Advanced Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 80
continue to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. (Note 2) Maximize system power GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 81
flash drive. Click OK to complete. Figure 2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. When more than one user stores their TPM keys in the BIOS, the latter key will replace the former key. If you incorrectly enter the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 82
Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 83
supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 84
see the connection speed is 2.0 Gbps. If you want to remove the existing Teaming, click the item you created, and then click the Remove button. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 85
and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application one connection in Network and Sharing Center. Removing the Existing Teaming: Step 5: Click View status in Network and Sharing Center and you will see the connection speed is 2.0 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 86
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port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3R. - 87 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 88
1 Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 89
ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. RAID Volumes : None defined. Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk Press to enter - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 90
RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 91
Yes Serial # 3JT354CP 3JT329JX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the ICH10R RAID BIOS utility, press or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 92
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 93
have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 94
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Step 1: On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to your USB flash drive from the motherboard driver disk. For example, to install the Windows Vista 32-bit operating system(Note) on the Intel ICH10R SATA - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 95
the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 96
, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 97
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 98
disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 99
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 100
driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 101
Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 102
for audio processing. A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 103
S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 104
(Note). A. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio Control GA-EP45-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 105
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 106
the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 107
Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 108
error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 109
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 110
. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 111
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 | Manual - Page 112
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