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  • Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R | Manual - Page 1
    GA-EP45-UD3R/ GA-EP45-UD3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 100 12ME-EP45UD3-100R
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    Motherboard GA-EP45-UD3R/GA-EP45-UD3 Sept. 30, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45-UD3R/ GA-EP45-UD3 Sept. 30, 2008
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    .gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical
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    ...6 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 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
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    Audio 105 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 107 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 108 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 110 5-3 Troubleshooting 111 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R
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    Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3R or GA-EP45-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket  I/O Shield  Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the
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    GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 R_USB LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 BAT SPDIF_O CI PCI1 IT8718 SPDIF_I PCI2 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P45
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    ® ICH102 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports 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 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. - 8 -
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    (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or
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    Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Š Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775
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    ) I/O Controller Š iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor Š System voltage detection Š CPU/System temperature detection Š CPU/System/Power fan speed detection Š CPU overheating warning Š CPU/System/Power fan fail warning Š CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) - 11 - Hardware Installation
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    is installed, 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 14 -
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    CPU cooler 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
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    are installed, 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    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 direction. Follow the steps
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    BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing card straight out from the slot. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 -
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    with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket SATA signal enclosure. 1 The SATA bracket is included with the GA-EP45-UD3R only. - 19 - Hardware Installation
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    to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 20 -
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    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
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    devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 22 -
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    motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU compatible with for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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    The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 24 -
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    /s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition
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    system 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 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 26 -
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    to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information 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 , power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and
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    panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 29 - Hardware Installation
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    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 and unplug the power cord from the power 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 30 -
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    cable. For purchasing the 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 NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin - 31 - Hardware Installation
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 32 -
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    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. - 33 - Hardware Installation
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    Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 36 -
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    (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-UD3R F1a) CMOS Setup Utility- Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup
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    and 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 38
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    +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 40 -
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    this item to 333 MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz
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    System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 42
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    A ` Channel A Timing Settings ` Channel A Driving Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] >>>>> Channel B ` Channel B Timing Settings ` Channel B Driving Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter Auto (default), 1~3. ******** ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup
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    >>>>> Channel A/B Channel A/B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings x Static tRead Value x tRD Phase0 Adjustment x tRD Phase1 +800ps~-700ps. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 44 -
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    whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright
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    MCH/DRAM Reference The default is Auto. ICH I/O The default is Auto. ICH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Channel A Reference The default is Auto. Channel B Reference The default is Auto. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 46 -
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    Support Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets
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    and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 48 -
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    Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item
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    , 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. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 50 -
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    : HPA) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. - 51 - BIOS Setup
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    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. 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 52 -
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    : Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard H/W 1394 Enables or disables the onboard 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you
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    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/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in PATA mode) GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 -
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    mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 55 - BIOS Setup
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    1A 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 56 -
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    The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 57 - BIOS Setup
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    ,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. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 58 -
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    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
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    . PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features
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    you 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. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 62 -
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    Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving ` PC Health Status
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    to install 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
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 -
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    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
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 68 -
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    system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID
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    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 Setup the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 70 -
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    unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. Figure 4 Figure 5 5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk Management shows the
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create
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    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
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    , Inc. EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/08/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0YC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 74
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    and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive 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
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    Exit Setup 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    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
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 78 -
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    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
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    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 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 80 -
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    LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-
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    Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports system restore points Sets a regular interval for creating system restore points Sets the percentage of hard GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 82 -
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    model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers1 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 84 -
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    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
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    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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    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. - 87 - Appendix
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    ] ALL DATA IN THE[VHOELLUPM] E WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 88 -
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    : Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults 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
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    [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    to 16 characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. [IJ]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character [ENTER]-Next Figure 4 [ESC]-Abort The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5). Steps: 1. Enter Array
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    Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Create RAID on the select HDD(Y/N)?Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying
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    RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard
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    setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions
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    ?" 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 96 -
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    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 disk
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    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 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 98 -
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    and press . If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID or AHCI mode, select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an
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    Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 7 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 100
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    Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 9). Figure 9 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R
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    you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11). Figure 11 (Note) The item displayed in Figure 10 will be shown as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller when the SATA controllers are set to AHCI mode. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 102 -
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    : Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 12). Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location
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    14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next. Figure 14 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 installation (Figure 15). Figure 15 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 104 -
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    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
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    check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 106 -
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    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 for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model
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    Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio to open the volume control panel. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 108 -
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    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 NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you
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    the sound recording. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: 1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 110 -
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    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 error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card
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    insert 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 112
  • Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R | Manual - Page 113
    changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at
  • Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R | Manual - Page 114
    , please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 114 -
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    Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or
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    language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. 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-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 120 -
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GA-EP45-UD3R/
GA-EP45-UD3
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
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processor family/
Intel
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Pentium
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processor family/Intel
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Celeron
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processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 100
12ME-EP45UD3-100 R