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GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-DS3LR/ GA-EP45-DS3L May 23, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | 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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 4
...6 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 5
Channel Audio 90 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 92 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EP45-DS3LR or GA-EP45-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 7
GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P45 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 8
/ Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. - 8 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 9
when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 10
the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Š L2 cache varies with CPU Š 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Š North Bridge: Intel® P45 Express Chipset Š South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R /ICH10 Š 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Š Dual - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 11
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 1 x floppy disk drive connector Š 1 x IDE connector Š 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 2 x system fan headers Š 1 x power fan header Š 1 x front panel header Š 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x CD In - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 12
, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 13
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 list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 14
corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 15
installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | 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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 17
, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 18
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 19
audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 20
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." GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 21
21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 22
GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 23
headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 24
for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 39 1 40 supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 25
is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. - 25 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 26
Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 27
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 Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 28
This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 29
supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC • Do not plug the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 30
optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 31
turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 32
lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 33
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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 34
device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You 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 having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 34 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 35
accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-DS3L E12c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 36
exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 36 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 37
Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.17500V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.550V [Auto] CPU CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 38
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 38 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 39
, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew [800mV - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 40
) 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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 41
Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRD Phase1 Adjustment x tRD Phase2 Adjustment x tRD Phase3 Adjustment x Trd2rd(Different Rank Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 42
******** Advanced Timing Control ******** tRRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tWTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. tWR Options are: are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 43
(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. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. MCH - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 44
] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value by using one of the three methods below: GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 45
parameters manually, 88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 46
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 47
value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 48
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 PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 49
(Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP45-DS3L. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 50
2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 51
No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 52
on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 53
mode when you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 54
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. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 55
system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 56
on this item 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. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 57
(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 58
F11: Save CMOS 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. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 59
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 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 60
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 62
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 63
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 64
Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 65
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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 66
operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 67
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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 68
Inc. EP45-DS3L E12c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/20/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 68 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 69
HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 70
F11: Save 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. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 71
location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on- screen 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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 72
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 73
Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 2) 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU Power Consumption - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 74
Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU Power Consumption 9 Time - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 75
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. the shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 76
over 300 MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 77
end to an available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. Only for GA-EP45-DS3LR. (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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 78
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 79
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 80
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 [KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 81
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 diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 82
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. [KL]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 83
or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press to exit when finished. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 84
?" message, and then press to begin extracting the driver. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in Figure 6 will appear. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 85
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 86
, 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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 87
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) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 88
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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 89
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-DS3LR | Manual - Page 90
access the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio 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 Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 91
, 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 the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 92
audio signals to the computer 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-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 93
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 signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 94
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 and click it to open the volume control panel. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 95
Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to complete. Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 96
Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls Recorder Recording the Sound: 1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 97
with power/ amplifier. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 98
the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 98 - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 99
computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 100
Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 101
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: - 101 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3LR | Manual - Page 102
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in the language list on the top right corner of the website. y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-EP45-DS3LR/DS3L Motherboard - 104 -
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GA-EP45-DS3LR/
GA-EP45-DS3L
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1005
12ME-EP45DS3L-1005R