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GA-EP45T-UD3P LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 100 12ME-EP45TUD3P-100R - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP45T-UD3P Oct. 2, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45T-UD3P Oct. 2, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 4
GA-EP45T-UD3P 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 /User Password 62 2-13 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 5
Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers 87 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 93 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 99 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Recorder 116 5-3 Troubleshooting 117 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 117 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 118 5-4 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EP45T-UD3P 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 • The box contents above are for reference only - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 7
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 LGA775 PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 PWR_FAN USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 CODEC PCIEX1_3 BAT CI PCI1 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 8
Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 2200/1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 9
user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD to the user. • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 10
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 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 11
the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 12
are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 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. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 13
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 15
below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.) Step 1: CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 16
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 17
unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 18
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 19
secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel 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 cable into to the power supply. the external SATA - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 20
an IEEE 1394a device. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 22
2 4 12 22 15 20 14 13 19 18 7 4 9 8 10 21 6 17 16 11 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA2_0/1 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 23
ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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. 33 1 34 2 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 25
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 1 GND SATA2_4 SATA2_2 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 26
supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID state or powered off (S5). 1 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- System Status LED - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | 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 the . Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 30
cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 31
18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 GND PD5 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 32
the 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 33
22) 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, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 34
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-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 36
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 37
Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Security Chip Configuration ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 38
Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access . GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 39
-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 41
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 to components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 42
) and 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 42 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 43
>>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 4~11. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 44
Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 45
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 (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 46
CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is . The default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 47
] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 48
you to manually enter 3 Mode Support Allows you 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 49
Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 50
) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 51
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 at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 52
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 53
option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in When 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 and - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 54
ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 55
Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 56
to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep : To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 57
Vista. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support option is enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is turned on upon the return - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 58
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 59
field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 60
. 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 61
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 BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultSs a(vYe - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 62
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 settings but not to make changes. To clear the PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 63
2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 64
the Supervisor/User password. Enabled Enables the security chip. Enabled/Activate Enables the security chip and initializes the Security Platform. Disabled Disables the security chip. (Default) Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 65
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-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 66 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 69
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 70
, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 72
from the motherboard driver disk to access Inc. EP45T-UD3P E12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/30/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG06C to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 74
, Inc. EP45T-UD3P E12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/30/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG06C-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 74 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 75
current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 76
Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultSs a(vYe/N&)?EYxit Setup and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 77
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 the instruc- tions in - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 78
the 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 79
technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch ( motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 80
latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is restarted. Re-enter the application only if reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 81
technology, it does not guarantee data integrity or give hardware protection. GIGABYTE driver from the motherboard driver disk (select Infineon TPM Driver). Step 3: Install the Ultra TPM utility from the motherboard driver disk (select Ultra TPM). B. Instructions more than one user stores their TPM - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 82
Internet resources. Directions 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. Find the Q-Share icon option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 83
4-7 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. System Restore - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 85
B. Enabling Teaming Functionality in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Restart - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 86
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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 For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by ICH10R Southbridge.) Then - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 89
configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | 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 [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 91
Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 92
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 93
. (For example, on this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by GIGABYTE SATA2.) Then connect the power CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 94
[ RAID Disk Drive List ] [TAB]-Switch Window []-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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 95
Array: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: GRAID_ Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 96
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 []-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 97
will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 98
Inside 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 []-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 99
F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press to exit when finished. (Note) Figure 1 Figure 2 For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 100
?" 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 101
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 storage - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 102
manufacturer, 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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 103
Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 5 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 104
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to , press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 7 GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 105
below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Intel ICH10R SATA controllers: 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, select Load Driver. (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 106
10 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. Figure 10 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) be shown as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller when the SATA controllers are set to AHCI mode. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 107
GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: 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: - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 108
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 109
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 Audio - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 110
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 111
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. - 111 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 112
) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 112 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 113
will then simulate 5.1 channel surround sound playback from two- channel content. B. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 114
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 Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 114 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 115
Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- ing process when using the microphone function on or the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level. To hear the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 116
the Stop button . 5. You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 116 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 117
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 118
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-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 118 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 119
is verified and solved. 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. - 119 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 120
your "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EP45T-UD3P Motherboard - 120 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 121
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P | Manual - Page 122
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GA-EP45T-UD3P
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
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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-EP45TUD3P-100 R