Motherboard Manual Ga-ep45-Ds3 (R) e

GA-EP45-DS3R/
GA-EP45-DS3
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/
Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-EP45DS3R-1004R
Motherboard
GA-EP45-DS3R/GA-EP45-DS3
Motherboard
GA-EP45-DS3R/
GA-EP45-DS3
May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
Copyright
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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 information.
Example:
Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout .................................................................... 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket ....................................................................... 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 20
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................. 35
2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 39
2-4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 46
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 48
2-6 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 51
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 55
2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 57
2-9 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 58
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 60
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 60
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 61
2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 62
2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 62
2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note)
................................................................ 63
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 65
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 66
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 66
3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 67
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 67
3-6 Download Center ............................................................................................ 68
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 69
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 69
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 74
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 74
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 77
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 78
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 79
4-5 Ultra TPM (Note) ........................................................................................... 81
4-6 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 82
4-7 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 83
4-8 Teaming .......................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 87
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ................................................................ 87
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 87
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 93
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 95
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ............................................................... 100
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio .......................................................... 100
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 102
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ............................................. 104
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 105
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ............................................................................... 107
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 108
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 108
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 109
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................ 111
(Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
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Box Contents
GA-EP45-DS3R or GA-EP45-DS3 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable
Four SATA 3Gb/s cables
One SATA bracket
I/O Shield

• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
• The motherboard image is for reference only.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)
2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)
S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)
LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)
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GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
KB_MS
ATX_12V_2X4 PHASE LED
R_SPDIF
LGA775
USB_1394_2
USB_1394_1
ATX
USB_LAN2
GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3
USB_LAN1
RTL8111C
FDD
AUDIO F_AUDIO Intel ® P45
SYS_FAN1
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16_1
RTL8111C PWR_FAN
DDR2_1
DDR2_2
DDR2_4
DDR2_3
PCIEX1_2
BAT SYS_FAN2
IDE
CLR_CMOS
CODEC PCIEX1_3
Intel ® ICH10R
Intel ® ICH10
SPDIF_I
PCIEX8_1
SPDIF_O JMicron 368
PCI1 TSB43AB23 M_BIOS B_BIOS

IT8718
(Note)
F_USB2
F_USB1
PCI2
TPM IC
SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0

CI
CD_IN
COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED

Only for GA-EP45-DS3.
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Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
CPU CLK+/-
LGA775
1 PCI Express x8 (400/333/266/200 MHz)
Processor
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
Host
Interface
PCIe CLK PCI Express x16 DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x8 Intel® Dual Channel Memory
P45
MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz)
LAN2 LAN1
3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RJ45
PCIe CLK RTL RTL

(100 MHz) 8111C 8111C Dual BIOS
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
6 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
Intel® ICH10R
JMicron Intel® ICH10
ATA-133/100/66/
368 12 USB Ports
33 IDE Channel
LPC Bus Floppy

PCI Bus
LPT Port
IT8718
TSB43AB23 COM Port
CODEC
PS/2 KB/Mouse
3 IEEE 1394a
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
TPM
Line-Out
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
MIC
Line-In
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
(Note)
2 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (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 within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply
has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all 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 or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for an Intel® Core 2 Extreme processor/
TM
Intel ® Core 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor/

TM TM
Intel ® Pentium ® Dual-Core processor/Intel ® Celeron® processor

in the LGA 775 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel ® P45 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel ® ICH10R / ICH10
Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio Realtek ALC889A codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 2)
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN 2 x Realtek 8111C chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Support for Teaming
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (Note 3)
1 x PCI Express x8 slot
(The PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_1 slots support ATI CrossFireX technology
TM
and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
JMicron 368 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket
connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 -
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on 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
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x IEEE 1394a header
1 x parallel port header
1 x serial port header
1 x power LED header
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
2 x RJ-45 ports
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)
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BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOSTM
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune (Note 5)
Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
Support for Ultra TPM (Note 6)
Support for Time Repair
Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft ® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only.
(Note 3) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot
for optimum performance. When two graphics cards 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.
(Note 6) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you
may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recom-
mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the fre-
quency beyond the standard specifications, please 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 Alignment Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA 775 CPU
Notch Notch
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
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 the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
CPU Socket Lever
Step 1: Step 2:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket.
(DO NOT touch socket contacts.)
Step 3: Step 4:
Remove the protective socket cover from the Hold the CPU with your thumb and index
load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle)
replace the protective socket cover when the with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or
CPU is not installed.) 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.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure
uses Intel ® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Male
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
Step 1: Step 2:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease Before installing the cooler, note the direction
on the surface of the installed CPU. of the arrow sign on the male push pin.
(Turning the push pin along the direction of
arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary,
is to install.)
Step 3: Step 4:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
four push pins through the pin holes on the push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins
motherboard. Push down on the push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler instal-
diagonally. lation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5: Step 6:
After the installation, check the back of the Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on
picture above, the installation is complete. the motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may
damage the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel
Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the
specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode
will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2
Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4
Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4
Two Modules DS/SS -- DS/SS --
-- DS/SS -- DS/SS
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR2_1
DDR2_2
DDR2_3
DDR2_4
Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same
colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.
When memory modules of different capacity and chips 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.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on
this motherboard.
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that
came with your expansion card.
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Express x8 Slot
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to 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 a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card
until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot.
Make sure the card is securely seated in the
slot and does not rock.
• Removing the Card from • Removing the Card

the PCIEX16_1 slot: from the PCIEX8_1 slot:
Gently push back on Press the white latch at
the lever on the slot the end of the PCI Ex-
and then lift the card press slot to release the
straight out from the slot. card and then pull the
card straight up from the
slot.
1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket
The SATA bracket allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the
internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.
• Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or
removing the SATA bracket and SATA power cable to prevent damage to hardware.
• Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into the corresponding connec-
tors when installing.
SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable
The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one

External SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.
SATA
Power External SATA
Connector
Connector Connector
Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:

Step 1: Step 2:
Locate one free PCI Connect the SATA
slot and secure the cable from the bracket
SATA bracket to the to the SATA port on
chassis back panel your motherboard.
with a screw.
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 con-
nector on the bracket.
Then attach the SATA
power cable to the
power connector on
the bracket.
Step 5:
Connect the other ends 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.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in
connector.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in
connector.
IEEE 1394a Port
The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth
and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED:
State Description State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off 10 Mbps data rate
LAN Port
• When removing the cable connected 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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
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 out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can
be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to
perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be con-
nected 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."
1-8 Internal Connectors
1 3 22
6
11
4
5
20
21 4
14
13 7
19
12 18 17 10 16 15 9 8
1) ATX_12V_2X4 12) CD_IN

2) ATX 13) SPDIF_I
3) CPU_FAN 14) SPDIF_O
4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 15) F_USB1/F_USB2
5) PWR_FAN 16) F1_1394
6) FDD 17) LPT
7) IDE 18) COMA
8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 19) CI
9) PWR_LED 20) CLR_CMOS
10) F_PANEL 21) BAT
11) F_AUDIO 22) PHASE LED
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to 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.
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the
power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses
a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not
connected, the computer will not start.
• Use of a power supply providing a 2x4 12V power connector is recommended by the
CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W).
• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand
high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not
provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
• The ATX_12V_2X4 power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V power
connector. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and power connector, remove the
protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard.
Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power
supply providing a 2x2 12V power connector.
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Definition
5 8 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)
2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)
3 GND
1 4 4 GND
ATX_12V_2X4 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)
6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V)
7 +12V
8 +12V
ATX:
12 24 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1 13
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX
3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin
(SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers
possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the
correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU
fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum
heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1 2 +12V
CPU_FAN 3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN2:
Pin No. Definition
1 1 GND
SYS_FAN2 2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 +5V
SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN:
1 Pin No. Definition
1 1 GND
SYS_FAN1 PWR_FAN 2 +12V
3 Sense
• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the
headers.
6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk 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.
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7) IDE (IDE Connector)
The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before
attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE
devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for
example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE
devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)
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8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s
standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
Pin No. Definition

1 GND
SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 2 TXP
7 1 3 TXN
4 GND
1 7
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Please connect the L-shaped end

of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your
SATA hard drive.
8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/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
1 GND
2 TXP
SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 3 TXN
7 4 GND
1
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Please connect the L-shaped end

of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your
SATA hard drive.
• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard
drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard
drives does not have to be an even number.)
• A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard
drives must be an even number.
9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)
This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power
status. The LED is on when the 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+
2 MPD-
1 3 MPD-
System Status LED

S0 On
S1 Blinking
S3/S4/S5 Off
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front
panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
Message/Power/ Power
Sleep LED Switch Speaker
MSG+
PW+
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
MSG-
PW-
2 20
1 19
RES+
HD-
NC
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive Reset
Activity LED Switch
• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The
S0 On LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when
S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in
S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
• PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off
your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management
Setup," for more information).
• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status
by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system
startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the
problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard
drive is reading or writing data.
• RES (Reset Switch, Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the
computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
• NC (Purple):
No connection
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of
power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When
connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign-
ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may
connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of
the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection
between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work
or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition
1 2 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC
2 GND 2 GND
9 10 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power
4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC
5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R)
6 GND 6 NC
7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC
8 No Pin 8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L)
10 GND 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 audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections
simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD
front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each
wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio
module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
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
13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red)
This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital
audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please
contact the local dealer.
1 Pin No. Definition

1 Power
2 SPDIFI
3 GND
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
graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a
S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if
you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital 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
2 GND
1
15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports
via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local
dealer.
Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
10 9 3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
2 1 5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.
• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)

The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE
1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket,
please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Definition

1 TPA+
2 TPA-
9 1 3 GND
4 GND
5 TPB+
10 2
6 TPB-
7 Power (12V)
8 Power (12V)
9 No Pin
10 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 outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket.
• To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one end of the device 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.
17) 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 2
Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

1 STB- 14 GND
2 AFD- 15 PD6
3 PD0 16 GND
4 ERR- 17 PD7
5 PD1 18 GND
6 INIT- 19 ACK-
7 PD2 20 GND
8 SLIN- 21 BUSY
9 PD3 22 GND
10 GND 23 PE
11 PD4 24 No Pin
12 GND 25 SLCT
13 PD5 26 GND
18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the
optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Definition

1 NDCD A-
2 NSIN A
9 1 3 NSOUT A
4 NDTR A-
5 GND
6 NDSR A-
10 2
7 NRTS A-
8 NCTS A-
9 NRI A-
10 No Pin
19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been
removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
Pin No. Definition

1 Signal
1
2 GND
20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and
reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the
two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two
pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
clearing the CMOS values.
• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove
the jumper cap from 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).
21) BAT (BATTERY)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time
information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery
voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and
negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect model.
• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by
yourself or uncertain about the battery model.
• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative
side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).
• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
22) PHASE LED

The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the
number of lighted LEDs.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-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 supplies the necessary power
to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned
on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu
of the BIOS Setup program.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the
operating system.
• @BIOS is a 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 using the
current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS,
do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
• BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the
beep codes description.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent
system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result
in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board
to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introduc-
tions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
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2-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
A. The LOGO Screen (Default)
<TAB>:POST Screen <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>:XpressRecovery2 <F12>:Boot Menu <END>:Qflash Function Keys
B. The POST Screen

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc.
EP45-DS3R F3l
Motherboard Model .
.
BIOS Version .
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash Function Keys
05/20/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01C-00
Function Keys:
<TAB>: POST Screen
Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at system
startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 50.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F9>: Xpress Recovery2
If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the motherboard
driver disk, the <F9> key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the
POST. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2."
<F12>: Boot Menu
Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use
the up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press <Enter>
to accept. To exit Boot Menu, press <Esc>. The system will directly boot from the device
configured in Boot Menu.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot
order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first
boot device setting as needed.
<End>: Q-Flash
Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.
2-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP45-DS3R F3l)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password
` Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
` Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
` PC Health Status ` Security Chip Configuration 1
ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

< >< >< >< > Move the selection bar to select an item
<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Save CMOS to BIOS
<F12> Load CMOS from BIOS
Main Menu Help
The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
Submenu Help
While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for
the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right
side of the submenu.
• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1>
to access more advanced options.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set
your system to its defaults.
• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by
BIOS version.
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The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8
profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile
name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.
` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this
function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring
the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
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 and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types,
and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and
the primary display adapter.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and
integrated LAN, etc.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions.
PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources.
PC Health Status
Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage
and fan speed, etc.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.
Save & Exit Setup
Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
(Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.)
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation
message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)
Security Chip Configuration
Use this menu to configure the TPM function.
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] Item Help
CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) [7X] Menu Level`
Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) [+0.5]
CPU Frequency 2.50GHz(333x7.5)
******** Clock Chip Control ********

>>>>> Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]
x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 333
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Auto]
C.I.A. 2 [Disabled]
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control
` Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
******** DRAM Performance Control ********

Performance Enhance [Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) [Disabled]
(G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto]
KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 800 Item Help
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto] Menu Level`
>>>>> Standard Timing Control
x CAS Latency Time 4 Auto
x tRCD 4 Auto
x tRP 4 Auto
x tRAS 11 Auto
>>>>> Advanced Timing Control
` Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter]
******** Mother Board Voltage Control ********

Voltage Types Normal Current
------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> CPU
CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto]
CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto]
CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto]
CPU Reference 0.760V [Auto]
>>> MCH/ICH
(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.
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MCH Core 1.100V [Auto] Item Help
MCH Reference 0.760V [Auto] Menu Level`
MCH/DRAM Reference 0.900V [Auto]
ICH I/O 1.500V [Auto]
>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.800V [Auto]
DRAM Termination 0.900V [Auto]
Channel A Reference 0.900V [Auto]
Channel B Reference 0.900V [Auto]
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is
dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage
may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these
components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the
default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter
ing the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values
and reset the board to default values.)
Robust Graphics Booster

Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and
memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system
configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo.
CPU Clock Ratio (Note)
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed.
Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note)
Allows you to increase the CPU clock ratio set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5.
CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
******** Clock Chip Control ********
>>>>> Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control
Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Enabled will allow the CPU Host Frequency
item below to be configurable. Note: If your system 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.
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz)
Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. This item is configurable only if the CPU
Host Clock Control option is enabled. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz.
For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz.
For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 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 to
150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)
C.I.A.2
CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power
to maximize system performance. C.I.A.2 allows your system bus to be changed dynamically
based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states.
Note: System stability varies, depending on your system hardware components.
Disabled Disables the use of C.I.A.2. (Default)
Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading.
Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading.
Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% 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 dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after
overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio.
>>>>> Advanced Clock Control

Advanced Clock Control
Advanced Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive [800mV] Item Help
PCI Express Clock Drive [900mV] Menu Level`
CPU Clock Skew [0ps]
MCH Clock Skew [0ps]
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CPU Clock Drive
Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV.
PCI Express Clock Drive
Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock.
Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV.
CPU Clock Skew
Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)
MCH Clock Skew
Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock.
Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps)
******** DRAM Performance Control ********

Performance Enhance
Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.
Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level.
Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)
Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level.
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance
when enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings.
Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings.
(G)MCH Frequency Latch
Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup. Options for adjusting memory multiplier
below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are: Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz,
333MHz, 400MHz.
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the
(G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used;
the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host
Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings.
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)
Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable.
Options are: Auto (default), Manual.
(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.
>>>>> Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time
Options are: Auto (default), 3~7.
tRCD
tRP
tRAS
>>>>> Advanced Timing Control

Advanced Timing Control
x tRRD 2 Auto Item Help
x tWTR 2 Auto Menu Level`
x tWR 4 Auto
x tRFC 20 Auto
x tRTP 2 Auto
x Command Rate (CMD) 0 Auto
>>>>> Channel A
x Static tRead Value 6 Auto
x tRD Phase0 Adjustment 1 Auto
x Trd2rd(Different Rank) 6 Auto
x Twr2wr(Different Rank) 6 Auto
x Twr2rd(Different Rank) 5 Auto
x Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) 8 Auto
>>>>> Channel B
x Static tRead Value 6 Auto

x tRD Phase1 Adjustment 0 Auto Item Help
x tRD Phase2 Adjustment 1 Auto Menu Level`
x Trd2rd(Different Rank) 6 Auto
x Twr2wr(Different Rank) 6 Auto
x Twr2rd(Different Rank) 5 Auto
x Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) 8 Auto
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******** Advanced Timing Control ********
tRRD
tWTR
tWR
tRFC
tRTP
Command Rate(CMD)
>>>>> Channel A
Static tRead Value
tRD Phase0 Adjustment
Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced.
Trd2rd(Different Rank)
Twr2wr(Different Rank)
Twr2rd(Different Rank)
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)
>>>>> Channel B
Static tRead Value
Trd2rd(Different Rank)
Twr2wr(Different Rank)
Twr2rd(Different Rank)
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)
******** Mother Board Voltage Control ********

>>> CPU
CPU Vcore
The default is Auto.
CPU Termination
CPU PLL
CPU Reference
>>> MCH/ICH
MCH Core
MCH Reference
MCH/DRAM Reference
ICH I/O
>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage
DRAM Termination
Channel A Reference
Channel B Reference
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2-4 Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Apr 29 2008 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 18:25:04 Menu Level`
` IDE Channel 0 Master [None]

` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 510M
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Total Memory 512M Item Help
Menu Level`
Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the
desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.
Time
Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow
or down arrow key to set the time.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave
Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:
• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will
skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the
hard drive access mode is set to CHS.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.
IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave
IDE Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
Extended IDE Drive
Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:
• Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will
skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.
The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters
manually, refer to the information on the hard drive.
Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
Landing Zone Landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.
Drive A
Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system. If you do not install a
floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",
1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5".
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a
Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.
Halt On
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other
errors. (Default)
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all
other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but
it will stop for all other errors.
Memory
These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
Base Memory Also called conventional memory. 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.
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2-5 Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help
First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level`
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Password Check [Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
CPU Multi-Threading (Note) [Enabled]
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) [Enabled]
C2/C2E State Support (Note) [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support (Note) [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function (Note) [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology (Note) [Enabled]
Delay For HDD (Secs) [0]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled]
Init Display First [PCI]
Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up
or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus
key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when
finished.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a
device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, 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 in the BIOS Main Menu.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup
program.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your
hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to
issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information
about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
CPU Multi-Threading (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using
an Intel ® CPU that supports multi-core technology. This feature only works for operating systems
that support multi-processor mode.
Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading capability. (Default)
Disabled Enables only one CPU core.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for
Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as
Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enables or disables Intel ® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for
the computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working
with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in
system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during
system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled)
C2/C2E State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in system halt state. When
enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease
power consumption. (Default: Disabled)
C4/C4E State Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C4/C4E mode in system halt state. When
enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease
power consumption. C4/C4E state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. This
item is configurable only if the C2/C2E State Support option is enabled. (Default: Disabled)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)
Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection
function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is
overheated. (Default: Enabled)
CPU EIST Function (Note)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading,
Intel ® EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency
to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled)
Virtualization Technology (Note)
Enables or disables Intel ® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel ® Virtualization
Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent
partitions. 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.
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Delay For HDD (Secs)
Allows you to set a delay time for the 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 message. (Default: Enabled)
Init Display First
Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or
PCI Express graphics card.
PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)
PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1)
as the first display.
PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x8 slot (PCIEX8_1) as the
first display.
2-6 Integrated Peripherals
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 [Disabled] Item Help
SATA AHCI Mode 2 [Disabled] Menu Level`
SATA Port0~3 Native Mode [Disabled]
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]
Onboard H/W LAN1 [Enabled]
Green LAN [Disbabled]
` SMART LAN1 [Press Enter]
Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Item Help
Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Menu Level`
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge)

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or
configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to
PATA mode. (Default)
AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller
Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to
enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and
hot plug.
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers.

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SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge)
Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to AHCI mode.
Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to
PATA mode. (Default)
AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable
advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode
Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared
with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating
systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode.
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support
Native mode, e.g. Windows XP.
USB Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
USB 2.0 Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)
USB Keyboard Support
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
USB Mouse Support
Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
Legacy USB storage detect
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard
drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
Azalia Codec
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: 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 IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)
Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port)
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item
to Disabled.

(Note) Supported on Windows ® Vista ® operating system only.
Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port)
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item
to Disabled.
Green LAN
When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed, the system will dynamically detects
if LAN cable(s) is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled
automatically. (Default: Disabled)
SMART LAN1/LAN2 (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

SMART LAN
Start detecting at Port..... Item Help
Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Menu Level`
Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:
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 the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above.
When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally...

If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub,
the following message will appear:
Start detecting at Port.....
Link Detected --> 100Mbps
Cable Length= 30m
Link Detected Displays transmission speed

Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate
at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is
activated.
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When a Cable Problem Occurs...
If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then
length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short.
Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m
Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1-2.
Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will
show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable.
Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port)

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.
(Default: Disabled)
Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port)
Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.
(Default: Disabled)
Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip)
Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled)
Onboard Serial Port 1
Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding
interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.
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 (Standard Parallel
Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP.
2-7 Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Item Help
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Menu Level`
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
Power On by Ring [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0:0:0
HPET Support (Note) [Enabled]
HPET Mode (Note) [32-bit mode]
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC Back Function [Soft-Off]
ACPI Suspend Type

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.
S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.
In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power
mode. The system can be resumed at any time.
S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state
(default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less
power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event,
the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.
(Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the
power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter
suspend mode.
PME Event Wake Up
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or
PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 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)
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Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day
in a month.
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal
of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
HPET Support (Note)
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows ® Vista ® operating system.
(Default: Enabled)
HPET Mode (Note)
Allows you to select the HPET mode for your Windows ® Vista ® operating system. Select 32-bit
mode when you install 32-bit Windows ® Vista ® ; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit
Windows ® Vista ®. (Default: 32-bit mode)
Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
KB Power ON Password
Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item
and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the
system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press
<Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
AC Back Function
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC
power.
2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help
PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level`
PCI1 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default)
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot.
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2-9 PC Health Status
PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help
Case Opened No Menu Level`
Vcore 1.332V
DDR18V 1.840V
+3.3V 3.296V
+12V 12.048V
Current System Temperature 30oC
Current CPU Temperature 47oC
Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed 0 RPM
Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed 0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning [Disabled]
POWER FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning [Disabled]
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
Reset Case Open Status

Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of
previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened 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 intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled,
save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system.
Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V
Displays the current 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 emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60 o C/140o F, 70 oC/158o F, 80 oC/
176 o F, 90 o C/194 oF.
CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails.
Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
CPU Smart FAN Control
Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at
different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune
based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)
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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

` Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave
(Y/N)? N Setup
& Exit

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.
In case system instability 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


` Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSave
(Y/N)? N Setup
& Exit

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The
BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults
after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

` Power Management Setup
Enter Password: Save & Exit Setup

Change/Set/Disable Password
Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You
will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
Supervisor Password
When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is
set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS
changes.
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or
user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
User Password
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or
user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the
supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only
allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password,
press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has
been cancelled.
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2-13 Save & Exit Setup

` Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Password
Set User

Save Data to CMOS
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the
BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
2-14 Exit Without Saving


` Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Password
Set User

Abandon all Data
Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the
changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note)

Security Chip Configuration
Security Chip [Disabled] Item Help
x Clear Security Chip Enter Menu Level`
Security Chip State Disabled/Deactivated
Security Chip
Enables or disables the security chip. It is recommended that you use this function with 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)
Clear Security Chip
This item allows you to clear all settings in the security chip.
Press <Enter> to enter the setup screen:
Setup Warning
User Information in Security Chip is cleared!

Are you sure you want to clear it?
[YES] [NO] To clear the settings in the security chip, press

<Enter> on [YES].
Setup Confirmation
Need reboot to clear Security Chip. Confirm again.

Save configuration changes and reboot now? If you are sure to clear the settings, press <Enter>
[YES] [NO] on [YES] again, then the system will reboot and
clear the settings.
Security Chip State
Displays the current settings in the security chip.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation
• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows XP as the example operating system.)
• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive.
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen
shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer,
double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the
drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will
install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you
wish to install.
• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed
when "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.
• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation.
After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue 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 Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still
exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the
question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system.
(The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)
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3-2 Application Software
This page displays all the utilities and applications 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.
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.
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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.
Chapter 4 Unique Features
4-1 Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and
back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting
NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back
up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.
Before You Begin:

• Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress
Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system
installed.
• As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave
enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size require-
ments vary, depending on the amount of data).
• It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system 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
• 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/AHCI mode are not supported.
"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA
IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA
connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to the first IDE and the first
SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. When hard
drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first SATA
connector is the first physical drive.
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Installation and Configuration
(The following procedure uses 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
program. Save the changes and exit.
2. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress
Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, 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
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 if there is no enough 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 hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated
space, you will not be able to create new partitions or use Xpress Recovery2. If this occurs,
reinstall the operating system and re-partition your hard drive.
Figure 6
In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary

partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress
Recovery2 to use.
Figure 7
B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2
1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you
see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2
(Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
.
.
Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8
2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will
stay permanent in your hard drive. If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press
<F9> during the POST (Figure 9).
EP45-DS3R F2i
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.
.
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00 Figure 9
C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2

1. Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data (Figure 10).
2. Xpress Recovery2 will then begin to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and
detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows 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.
Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a

new partition to store the backup image file.
Figure 12
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 backup file, select REMOVE (Figure 15).
2. After the backup file is removed, no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and
hard drive space will be freed up (Figure 16).
Figure 15 Figure 16
F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.
Figure 17
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS TM. GIGABYTE
Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-
DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection
for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip.
What is DualBIOS TM?

Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS
and a backup BIOS. Normally, the system works on the main BIOS.
However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will take over on the next system
boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. For the sake of
system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
What is Q-Flash TM ?
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter
operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the
Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.
What is @BIOS TM?

@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows
environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest
@BIOS server site and update the BIOS.
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

A. Before You Begin:
1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your
motherboard model.
2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP45DS3R.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash
drive, or hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can
access Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in
BIOS Setup. However, 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 <End> key during the POST to
access Q-Flash.
EP45-DS3R F2i
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<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
04/25/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG01G-00
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS
flashing may result in system malfunction.
B. Updating the BIOS
When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure
assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
Step 1:
1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of
Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
• 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 IDE/SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to
access Q-Flash.
2. Select Floppy A and press <Enter>.
Q-Flash Utility v2.05
Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M
Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Drive
Save BIOSfound
0 file(s) to Drive
EnterFloppy
: Run A KL:Move ESC:Reset <Drive>
F10:Power Off
HDD 0-0 <Drive>
Total size : 0 Free size : 0
3. Select the BIOS update file and press <Enter>.
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Step 2:
The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When
the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press <Enter> to begin the BIOS update. The
monitor will display the update process.
• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
• Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is
updating the BIOS.
Step 3:
When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.05
Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC 25L8005 1M
Keep DMI Data Enable

Update
!! Copy BIOSBIOS from Drive
completed - Pass !!
Save BIOS to Drive
Enter : Run KL:Move
Please press any key to continue
ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
Step 4:
Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should
see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen.
Step 5:
During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press
<Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after a BIOS update, so we
recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

` Power Management Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSave
(Y/N)? Y Setup
& Exit

Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults
Step 6:
Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The
procedure is complete after the system restarts.
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin:
1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps
prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the
Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so
may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS.
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an
inadequate BIOS flashing.
B. Using @BIOS:
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your
location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-
screen instructions to complete.
If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please
manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc-
tions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:

Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file
obtained from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save Current BIOS to File:

Click Save Current BIOS to save the current BIOS file.
C. After Updating the BIOS:

After updating the BIOS, restart your system. As the system boots, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS
Setup program. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.
Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the
BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot.
4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their
system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6
interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system-
related information without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Tab Function
The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s).
You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information.
The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages.
• Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only.
• Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock
settings and voltages settings using the sliders.
• Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file).
• Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile.
After making changes, be sure to click Go for these changes to take effect
or click Default to restore to default values.
The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock
for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card.
The Smart tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode.
Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed
linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set.
The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, volt-
age and fan speed and set temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose
the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file (.wav file).
Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not
configurable or the function is not supported.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to 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.
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced (Note 1) is a revolutionary technology that delivers unpar-
alleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and
software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is able to provide exceptional power
savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface

A. Meter Mode
In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have
saved in a set period of time.
Meter Mode - Button Information Table

Button Description
1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: 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
9 Meter Time
10 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on time)
11 Meter/Timer Reset Switch
12 Meter Mode Switch
13 Total Mode Switch
14 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
15 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
16 INFO/Help
17 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version)
• The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model.
• CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.
B. Total Mode
In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set
period of time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for the first time (Note 4).
Total Mode - Button Information Table

Button Description
1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
4 CPU Throttling Display
5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3)
6 CPU Voltage Display
7 Dynamic Power Phase Status
8 Current CPU Power Consumption
9 Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled
10 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 5)
11 Dynamic Energy Saver Meter Mode Switch
12 Dynamic Energy Saver Total Mode Switch
13 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
14 Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
15 INFO/Help
16 Live Utility Update (Check for the 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 you want to make any changes or completely
close the application.
(Note 1) Before using the DES function, make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST
Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled.
(Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function; system performance
may be affected.
(Note 3) 1: Normal Power Saving (default); 2: Advanced Power Saving; 3: Extreme Power Saving.
(Note 4) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic
Power Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero.
(Note 5) Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches
99999999 Watts.
4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 1)
GIGABYTE's unique Ultra TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features the industry's most advanced hardware-
based data encryption design. With the easy-to-use Ultra TPM user interface, users can store/back up their
TPM keys on a USB flash drive or in the system BIOS. The TPM key(s) will be removed from the computer
after being stored on a USB flash drive (or in the system BIOS), protecting against unauthorized access to the
computer. By simply plugging or unplugging the USB flash drive, users are able to open or close their PSD
files without the hassles of complicated configurations. In addition, Ultra TPM's key backup function allows
users to still have a way to access their data in case the keys are lost.
• After creating the password(s) and key(s) associated the TPM, be sure to store them in a secure location and back them
up. Loss of the password(s) or the key(s) will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to be cracked or read.
• Though the TPM delivers the latest data security technology, it does not guarantee data integrity or give
hardware protection. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as a result of hardware damage.
A. Before installing Ultra TPM, follow the steps below in sequence:
Step 1:
Turn on your computer and enter the BIOS Setup program. Go to Security Chip Configuration and set Security Chip to
Enabled. Then enter Clear Security Chip to clear all settings in the TPM chip. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for more
information.) Save changes and then restart your computer.
Encrypted files will become inaccessible after the TPM chip is cleared. Be sure to back up the encrypted files first.
Step 2:
Install the Infineon TPM 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 for using Ultra TPM:

1. Before launching Ultra TPM, go to the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool to initialize the TPM chip and then encrypt
the files you want. (You have to at least set up a Personal Secure Drive (PSD). Refer to the Infineon Security Platform Help
file to see how to set up the PSD.)
2. The Ultra TPM utility appears in the system tray after it is installed. To create a TPM key and save it to USB flash drive(s),
right-click on the Ultra TPM icon and select Initialize. A screen in Figure 1 will appear. Select a USB flash drive and
click the Enable Backup to BIOS(Note 2) check box, or select at least two USB flash drives. Click OK and then enter the user
password(Note 3) created with Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool. Click OK to store the key on your USB flash drive or
in the BIOS.
DO NOT turn off or restart the computer when a TPM key is being created.
After completing the settings and when removing the USB flash drive(s),
the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool will give the following warning
message, which is normal.
Figure 1
3. To duplicate a TPM key to another USB flash drive, right-click on the Ultra TPM icon and select Duplicate. A screen
in Figure 2 will appear. Select the drive letter of the source USB flash drive and then
select the drive letter of the destination USB flash drive. Click OK to complete.
Figure 2 Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

(Note 1) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.
(Note 2) When more than one user stores their TPM keys in the BIOS, the latter key will replace the former key.
(Note 3) If you incorrectly enter the password three times, Ultra TPM will be locked. To be able to enter the password again,
go to the Security Chip Configuration menu in BIOS Setup and then set Security Chip to Enabled/Activate.
(Note 4) If you want to uninstall the Ultra TPM utility, be sure to insert the USB flash drive containing the TPM key into your
computer before the uninstallation.
4-6 Q-Share
Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your 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 disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>
Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click
on this icon to configure the data sharing settings.
Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Data Sharing Enabled
Options Descriptions
Option Description
Connect ... Displays the computers with data sharing enabled
Enable Incoming Folder ... Enables data sharing
Disable Incoming Folder ... Disables data sharing
Open Incoming Folder : Accesses the shared data folder
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Change Incoming Folder : Changes the data folder to be shared (Note)
C:\Q-ShareFolder
Update Q-Share ... Updates Q-Share online
About Q-Share ... Displays the current Q-Share version
Exit... Exits Q-Share
(Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.
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
Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen to
view the system data backed up at different time. You can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the
Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click Restore to restore the entire system.
Preference Screen:
Button Function
ON Automatically creates system restore
points
OFF DO NOT automatically create system
restore points
SCHEDULE Sets a regular interval for creating
system restore points
CAPACITY Sets the percentage of hard drive space
used for saving shadow copies
TRIGGER Creates a system restore point upon the
first boot up of the day
? Displays the Time Repair help file
• The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space.
• Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the
oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only
so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy.
4-8 Teaming
Dual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as
one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and
improving the quality of transmission of distant image(s). Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network
prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.
• The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with Teaming enabled.
• To enable Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is required the connected network switch
or router device supports the IEEE 802.3ad LACP standard. Please refer to your network switch or router device
manual for further details.
A. Enabling Teaming Functionality in Windows XP:
Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and

click Install.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Appli-
The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility icon
cation Software, Install Application Software.
Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Util- appears in the system tray after the system
ity for installation. Restart your system when completed. restarts. Double-click the icon to access the utility.
Step 4:
Give a name for the Team,
e.g. Teaming, and set up the
Teaming mode based on
your hub's specifications.
Select the check boxes for
Step 3: the two available adapters
Choose Teaming and click the Create Team and click OK.
button.
Removing the Existing Teaming:
Step 5:
After you complete the setup, you will see the If you want to remove the existing Teaming,
third virtual network interface. Go to Local Area click the item you created, and then click the
Connection Status and you will see the connec- Remove button.
tion speed is 2.0 Gbps.
B. Enabling Teaming Functionality in Windows Vista:
Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and

click Install.
Step 1: Step 2:
Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Appli- Click the Start icon . Point to All Programs,
cation Software, Install Application Software. Realtek Teaming and VLAN, Realtek Teaming
Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Util- and VLAN Utility to access the utility.
ity for installation. Restart your system when completed.
Step 3:
Select the two adapters and set up the Teaming
mode based on your hub's specifications. Then
Step 4:
click the Teaming button. (Two dialog boxes
After the Teaming is created, you will see only
will appear during the setup process, click OK to
one connection in Network and Sharing Center.
continue). When the Create Virtual Adapter
For Teaming Complete dialog box appears,
click OK to complete.
Removing the Existing Teaming:
Step 5: If you want to remove the existing Teaming,

Click View status in Network and Sharing access the Realtek Vlan & Teaming Utility
Center and you will see the connection speed is and click the Remove button.
2.0 Gbps.
Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.
B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.
C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1)
D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2)
E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2)
Before you begin

Please prepare:
• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use
two hard drives with identical 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 the Onboard SATA Controller
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of 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.
(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.
(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode.
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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup .
Step 1:
Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).
To create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID
(Figure 1)(Disabled by default). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to Disabled or AHCI.
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode [RAID] Item Help
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Disabled] Menu Level`
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]
Azalia Codec [Auto]
Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]
Green LAN [Disbabled]
Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Figure 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.
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 for a message
which says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID
Configuration Utility.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5
Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Disks :
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
Press <CTRL - I> to enter Configuration Utility..
Figure 2
Step 2:
After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3).
Create RAID Volume

If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Disks :
0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk
[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Figure 3
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Step 3:
After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters
cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level
(Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections
available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name : Volume0
RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)
Disks : Select Disks
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Choose the RAID level:
RAID0: Stripes data (performance).

RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
RAID5: Stripes data and parity.
[KL ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Figure 4
Step 4:
Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are
installed, they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size (Figure 5) if
necessary. The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe
block size, press <Enter>.
Name : Volume0
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
[KL ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Figure 5
Step 5:
Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin
creating the RAID array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to confirm
or <N> to cancel (Figure 6).
Name : RAID_Volume0
Strip Size : 128KB
Capacity : 223.6 GB
Create Volume
WARNING : ALL DATA ON [SELECTED
HELP ] DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) :
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Figure 6
When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME
INFORMATION section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity,
etc. (Figure 7)
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes :
ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable
0 Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 223.6GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks :
0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.8GB Member Disk(0)
1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.8GB Member Disk(0)
[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Figure 7
To exit the ICH10R RAID BIOS utility, press <Esc> 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.
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Delete RAID Volume
To delete a RAID array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>. In the
DELETE VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and
press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to
abort.
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 223.6GB Normal Yes
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE[VOLUME

HELP ] 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.
[KL ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume

Figure 8
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette
(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)
To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI
mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, the
hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows 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 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 disk.
Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in your system. Boot from the
startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\> prompt,
type the following two commands. Press <Enter> after each command (Figure 1):
cd bootdrv
menu
Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank
formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu. For
example, from the menu in Figure 2, select 7) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 32 bit for Windows
32-bit operating system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit.
Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press <0> to exit
when finished.
Figure 1 Figure 2
(Note) For users without a startup disk:

Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive
folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A command prompt
window will open similar to that in Figure 2.
Figure 3
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Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive
Step 1:
On an alternative system, copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to your USB flash drive from the motherboard
driver disk. For example, to install the Windows Vista 32-bit operating system(Note) on the Intel ICH10R
SATA controller, copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in the motherboard driver
disk to your USB flash drive.
Figure 4
Step 2:
Double-click the MSM32 file in the USB flash drive. When a screen similar to that in Figure 5 appears,
type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" message, and then press <Enter> 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.
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS
settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The following is an
example of Windows XP and Vista installation.
A. Installing Windows XP
Step 1:
Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the
message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). After pressing
<F6>, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.
Windows Setup
Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 1
Step 2:
When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI
driver and press <S> (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 devices(s)
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
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 2
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Step 3:
When Setup correctly recognizes the Intel ICH10R SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a
controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Use the up or down arrow key to select one of
the items displayed and press <Enter>. If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to
RAID mode, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller. (Select Intel(R) ICH10R
SATA AHCI Controller for AHCI mode.)
Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
Intel(R) ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller

Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH7M/MDH SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH8R/DH/DO SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH8M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH9R/DO/DH SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ESB2 SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E SATA RAID Controller
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 3
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 disk.
When the screen as shown below appears, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation from
the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
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
Step 4:
After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP
installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup
Welcome to Setup.
This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)
Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To 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 5
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B. Installing Windows Vista
(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)
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 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
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 installation (Figure 9).
Figure 9
(Note) The item displayed in Figure 8 will be shown as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller
when the SATA controllers are set to AHCI mode.
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5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the
back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center/Subwoofer Line In
assignments. Speaker Out
The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
jack retasking capability that allows the user to change Mic In

the function for each jack through the audio driver. Side Speaker Out
For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a
Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack, you can retask the Center/
Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out.
• To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually
configure the jack for microphone functionality.
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio
module), refer to instructions on the next page.
High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support 48KHz
sampling rate. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in and
out) to be simultaneously processed. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet
chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.
A. Configuring Speakers:
(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.)
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager
icon will appear in your system tray. Double-
click the icon to 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 Audio Configurations:
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.
• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.

Step 2:
Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the
left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH
Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of
speaker configuration you wish to set up.
Step 3:
Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio
jack, the Connected device box appears. Select
the device according to the type of device you connect.
Then click OK to complete the configuration.
B. Configuring Sound Effect:

You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab.
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module:

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 Dis-
able front panel jack detection check box. Click
OK to activiate the AC'97 functionality.
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.
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5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)
The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in functionality.
Optical Coaxial
S/PDIF In S/PDIF In
S/PDIF In:
The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.
A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable:

Step 1:
First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I
header on your motherboard.
Step 2:
Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a
screw.

S/PDIF Out:
The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best
audio quality.
B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable

Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either
one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital
audio 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 out-
put sampling rate and select (or disable) the output
source. Click OK to complete the configuration.
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5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function
Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the
front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1-
channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home Theater
enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a
virtual surround sound environment(Note).
A. Windows XP
After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio
Control Panel, you should find the Dolby Home Theater control but-
tons as shown below:
Dolby Home Theater Control Buttons
1. : This button provides you with more controls over the onboard audio.
2. DOLBY HEADPHONE:
Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Headphone function. Enabling Dolby Headphone
allows 2-channel stereo content to be heard as surround sound from any set of headphones.
3. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II:
Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Pro Logic II function.
Enabling Dolby Pro Logic II allows 2-channel stereo content to be processed into 4- or 5.1- channel
surround sound, depending on your speaker configurations.
4. DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER:
Click this button to enable or disable the Dolby Virtual Speaker function. Enabling Dolby Virtual
Speaker allows 2-channel stereo content to be heard as surround sound from two speakers.
5. DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE:
If your surround sound system is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio I/O tab in
the Audio Control Panel. Either click Dolby Digital 5.1 in the upper left list or click the DOLBY
DIGITAL LIVE button at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel. And click the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC II button. The system 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 . Point
to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility.
(The following illustration demonstrates a 7.1-speaker configuration as an example.)
1. : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

The system will expand 2-channel audio for a 7.1-channel
surround sound playback.
2. : Click Natural Bass to enable

speaker bass effect.

(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.
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 1:
After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager
icon will appear in your system tray. Double-
click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel.
Step 2:
Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink)
on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front
panel. Then configure the jack for microphone
functionality.
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel
and back panel cannot be used at the same time.
Step 3:
Locate the Volume icon in your system tray
and click it to open the volume control panel.
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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 sound being recorded during the record-

ing process when using the microphone function on
the back panel, do not select the Mute check box
under Rear Pink In in Master Volume. It is recom-
mended that you set the volume at its middle level.
(Note)
If you cannot find the volume control options you
need in Master Volume, go to the Options menu
and then choose Properties. Select the volume con-
trol options you wish to show and click OK to
complete.
Step 5:
Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and
click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select
Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording
sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording
sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing
back the recording you just made.
Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list
(Note)
Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the re-
cording sound, use the Recording option to set the
recording sound for your recording device(s)
altogether.
Recording Control

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 7:
After completion, click Start, point to All Programs,
point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and
then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound
recording.
5-2-5 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 a sound file, click the Recording but-
ton .
4. To stop the recording, click the Stop button .
Be sure to save the recording upon completion.
Playing the Sound:

1. On the File menu, choose Open.
2. In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav)
file you wish to play.
3. To play a sound file, click the Play button .
4. To stop playing, click the Stop button .
5. You may use the Fast Forward button to
move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Back-
ward button to the end.
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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 website.
Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?
A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup
during the POST. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to show the advanced options.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and
that's why the light is still on.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?

A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper
in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper,
refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the
battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS
values after about one minute. Refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
5. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults")
to load BIOS default settings.
6. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your computer.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?
A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/
amplifier.
Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean?

A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems.
(For reference only.)
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard 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

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to
solve the problem.
START
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis Yes Isolate the short
or other metal objects. circuit.
No
The problem is verified and solved.
Secure the CPU
Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is the cooler on the CPU.
No
power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN Connect the CPU
header properly? cooler power cable
to the motherboard.
Yes
Correctly insert the

No
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. memory into the
memory socket.
Yes
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V
power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"

(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save
changes and exit BIOS Setup.
(Continued...)
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A
The power supply,

When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No CPU or CPU socket
might fail.
Yes
The graphics card,

Check if there is display on your monitor. No expansion slot, or
monitor might fail.
Yes
Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the
computer.
No The keyboard or
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
mouse might fail.
Yes
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"

(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save The problem is verified and solved.
changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The IDE/SATA
No device, connector,
Check if the system can boot successfully. or cable might fail.
Yes
Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install
one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device The problem is verified and solved.
works successfully).
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.

Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be
imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted.
We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note
that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as
a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regula-
tions for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most
major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment
and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on
how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in 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, Hg, Cr+6,
PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally
banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment
must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to
the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the
time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your
household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally
safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local
or regional waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us
at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you
with your effort.
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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
recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources
needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of
"end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous
substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China
RoHS) requirements:

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

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PCI1 TSB43AB23 M_BIOS B_BIOS

SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0

COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED

Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

PCIe CLK RTL RTL

LPC Bus Floppy

-9- Hardware Installation

Intel ® Core 2 Quad processor/Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor/

Intel ® Pentium ® Dual-Core processor/Intel ® Celeron® processor

and conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

LGA775 CPU Socket

Alignment Key Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA 775 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

CPU Socket Lever

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Express x8 Slot

• Removing the Card from • Removing the Card

SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable

The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one

Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:

Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

1) ATX_12V_2X4 12) CD_IN

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

Pin No. Definition

Please connect the L-shaped end

Only for GA-EP45-DS3.

Please connect the L-shaped end

Pin No. Definition

System Status LED

Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black)

Pin No. Definition

1 Pin No. Definition

14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition

16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)

Pin No. Definition

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

18) COMA (Serial Port Header, White)

Pin No. Definition

Clock Chip Control

DRAM Performance Control

Mother Board Voltage Control

DRAM Performance Control

Mother Board Voltage Control