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GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45TDS3R-1001R - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/GA-EP45T-DS3R Jun. 20, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP45T-DS3R/ GA-EP45T-DS3 Jun. 20, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. „ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „ For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 4
...6 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EP45T-DS3R or GA-EP45T-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. • The box contents above - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_2 USB_1394_1 USB_LAN2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN1 RTL8111C FDD AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel® P45 SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_I SPDIF_O PCIEX8_1 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 8
LAN2 LAN1 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RJ45 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR3 1900 (O.C.)/1600/ 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® P45 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 9
electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit a problem related to the use of the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 10
Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P45 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R / ICH10 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 11
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 12
4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 13
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | 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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 15
. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 16
, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | 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-DS3 | Manual - Page 18
sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 19
of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 19 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 20
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 21
Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line 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, - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 22
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 23
supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Definition - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 24
drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 25
/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 25 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 26
system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 27
. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 28
module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) 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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 29
the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 expansion cards like - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 30
dealer. 10 9 2 1 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 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 31
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 Pin No. 14 15 16 17 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 32
jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 33
BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. - 33 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 34
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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 using the current - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 36
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 37
> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45T-DS3R E6) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 38
see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. „ Load Fail-Safe BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure the TPM function. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 39
Enhance [Turbo] Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 40
fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 41
or 11% depending on CPU loading. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability is highly - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 42
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 43
1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRRD x tWTR x tWR x tRFC x tRTP x Command Rate (CMD) >>>>> Channel A x Static tRead Value x tRD Phase0 Adjustment x tRD Phase1 Adjustment x tRD Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 44
tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. tRTP Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A Static tRead Value Options are: Auto ( . tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 45
(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 default is Auto. Ch-B Address VRef. The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 46
: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level /SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 47
hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 48
the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 49
. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 50
BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST display. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 51
SSATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. - 51 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 52
that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA cable(s) is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) Only for GA-EP45T-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 53
for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields normal 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 cable. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 54
operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 55
Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 56
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. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 57
IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 58
the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 59
safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 59 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 60
BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 61
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. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 62
> on [YES] again, then the system will reboot and clear the settings. Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 63
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-DS3 | Manual - Page 64
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 65
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. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 66
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 67
and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 68
Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. When partitioning your hard drive example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 69
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-DS3 | Manual - Page 70
motherboard driver POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45 Figure 12 GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 71
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-DS3 | Manual - Page 72
, Inc. EP45T-DS3R E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 73
save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 74
to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 75
to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 76
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 77
Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 78
continue to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In the DES function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 79
USB flash drive. Click OK to complete. Figure 2 Only for GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. When more than one user stores their TPM keys in the BIOS, the latter key will replace the former key. If you incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 80
Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 81
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-DS3 | Manual - Page 82
on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 83
Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Application Software, Install Application Software. 5: Click View status in Network and Sharing Center and you will see the connection speed is 2.0 Gbps. If you want to remove the existing Teaming, access the Realtek - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 84
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the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other 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-EP45T-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 86
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 87
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-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 88
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 89
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. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 90
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 91
copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 92
?" 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 93
RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 94
, 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 95
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 96
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 97
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-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 98
driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 99
audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to activiate the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 100
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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 101
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 Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 102
Note). A. Windows XP After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio GA-EP45T-DS3R. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 103
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 104
the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 105
Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 106
error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 107
any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Check if the CPU - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 108
. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 109
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 110
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: GA-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3 | Manual - Page 111
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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-EP45T-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 116 -
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GA-EP45T-DS3R/
GA-EP45T-DS3
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-EP45TDS3R-1001R