Gigabyte GA-EP45C-UD3, GA-EP45C-UD3R User Manual

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GA-EP45C-UD3R/ GA-EP45C-UD3

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core

processor family/

Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1001 12ME-EP45CUD3R-1001R

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Oct. 22, 2008

Motherboard

GA-EP45C-UD3R/GA-EP45C-UD3

Motherboard

GA-EP45C-UD3R/

GA-EP45C-UD3

Oct. 22, 2008

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Disclaimer

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Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

 For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.  For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.  For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the

information on/from the Support\Motherboard\T echnology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Items................................................................................................................. 6

GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Layout................................................................. 7

Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1- 1 Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 9

1- 2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 15

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

1- 4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 1 8

1- 6 Installing the SAT A Bracket............................................................................. 19

1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 2 0

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 ............................................................................. 4 7

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 49

2- 6 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 52

2- 7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 55

2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 57

2-9 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 5 8

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 60

2- 1 1 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 60

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 61

2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 62

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 62

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 63

3- 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 63

3- 2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 64

3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 64

3- 4 Contact........................................................................................................... 65

3-5 System........................................................................................................... 65

3- 6 Download Center............................................................................................ 66

Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 67

4- 1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 6 7

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 72

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 72

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 75

4- 3 EasyTune 6.................................................................................................... 7 6

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced................................................................ 77

4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 79

4- 6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 80

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 81

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 8 1

5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers ................................................ 81

5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller ............................................. 87

5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 93

5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 94

5- 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output............................................................... 102

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio .......................................................... 102

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)......................................................... 104

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 106

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder............................................................................... 108

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 109

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 109

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 110

5- 4 Regulatory Statements ..................................................................................112

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Box Contents

GA-EP45C-UD3R or GA-EP45C-UD3 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

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)

• 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.

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R.

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GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Layout

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. Only for GA-EP45C-UD3.

KB_MS

CPU_FAN

LGA775

ATX

GA-EP45C-UD3R/UD3

F_AUDIO

ATX_12V_2X4

Intel® P45

PCIEX1_1

SYS_FAN2

F1_1394

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

F_USB2

IDE

F_USB1

CD_IN

FDD

PCI1

CODEC

TSB43AB23

PCI2

PCI3

BATTERY

IT8718

Intel® ICH10R Intel® ICH10CLR_CMOS

DDR2_1

DDR2_2

DDR2_3

DDR2_4

SPDIF_I

SATA2_3

RTL8111C

SATA2 _ 2

SATA2_1

SATA2_0

PHASE LED

R_USB

AUDIO

R_SPDIF

USB_1394_2

USB_1394_1

USB_LAN

PWR_FAN

M_BIOS

B_BIOS

SATA2 _5

SATA2_ 4

LPT

COMA

SPDIF_O

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_3

SYS_FAN1

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

PCIEX1_2

GSATA2_0

GSATA2_1

GIGABYTE SATA2

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Block Diagram

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1 PCI Express x16

LGA775

Processor

Host

Interface

Intel

P45

Dual BIOS

3 PCI

PCI Bus

6 SATA 3Gb/s

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

3 IEEE 1394a

12 USB Ports

CPU CLK+/-

(400/333/266/200 MHz)

TSB43AB23

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line-Out

MIC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

CODEC

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCI Express x16

Intel® ICH10R

Intel® ICH10

3 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

x1 x1 x1

PCIe CLK (100 MHz)

RTL

8111C

LAN

RJ45

Floppy

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LPT Port

COM Port

IT8718

LPC Bus

MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz)

DDR2 1333/1066/800/667 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

DDR3 2000/1600/1333/

1066/800 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

2 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel

GIGABYTE

SATA2

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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.

• T o 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.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1- 2 Product Specifications

CPU  Support for an Intel® Core

2 Extreme processor/

Intel® Core

2 Quad processor/Intel® Core

2 Duo processor/ 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 DDR3:

 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory

 Dual channel memory architecture

 Support for DDR3 2000/1600/13331066/800 MHz memory modules

DDR2:

 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory

(Note 1)

 Dual channel memory architecture

 Support for DDR2 1333/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules

(Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simulta-

neously is not supported. 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 S/PDIF In/Out

 Support for CD In

LAN  1 x Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16

(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 3 x PCI slots

Storage Interface  South Bridge:

- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10

 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

- 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD

 iTE IT8718 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

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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)

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  8 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  1 x IEEE 1394a port  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 2)

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BIOS  2 x 8 Mbit flash

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  Support for DualBIOS

 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 3)

 Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced  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) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/

System cooler you install.

(Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

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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 recommended 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 frequency 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.

NotchNotch

Alignment Key

LGA 775 CPU

LGA775 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Alignment Key

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)

Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. (To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

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.

Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever.

CPU Socket Lever

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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.)

Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction 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.)

Male Push Pin

Female Push Pin

The Top of Female Push Pin

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

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.

Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete.

Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

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.

Two Modules

Four Modules

DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

- - DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel Memory Configurations T able

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

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before 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.

• Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 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 (DDR2_1, DDR2_2, DDR2_3, and DDR2_4) 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

The two DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2) are divided into two channels as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2

DDR2_1

DDR2_2

DDR2_3

DDR2_4

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration:

Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR2 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.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

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.

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

A DDR2/DDR3 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.

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 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs on this motherboard. Populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.

DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration:

Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two DDR3 memory modules, installed the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed for optimum performance.

DDR2

DDR3

DDR2

DDR3

DDR3 DIMM

DDR2

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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.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

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 the PCIEX16 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

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1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket

The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, one SATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable.

Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:

Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard.

Step 3: Connect the power cable from the bracket to the power supply.

Step 4: Plug one end of the SATA signal cable into the external SATA connector on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket.

• 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 connectors when installing.

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.

SATA Bracket

External

SATA

Connector

Power

Connector

External SATA

Connector

SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable

The SATA bracket1 allows you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel.

1The SATA bracket is included with the GA-EP45C-UD3R only.

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• 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.

Activity LED

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:

State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate

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.

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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 connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/

7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1- 8 Internal Connectors

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 3

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) AT X

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

5) PWR_FAN

6) FDD

7) IDE

8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5

9) GSATA2_0/1

10) PWR_LED

11) F_AUDIO

12) F_PANEL

13) CD_IN

14) SPDIF_I

15) SPDIF_O

16) F_USB1/F_USB2

17) F1_1394

18) LPT

19) COMA

20) CI

21) CLR_CMOS

22) PHASE LED

23) BATTERY

16171819

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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.

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V

131

ATX

ATX_12V_2X4

• 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 power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 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 and a 2x10 power connector.

Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON(soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V (Only for 2x12 pin A TX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12 pin A TX)

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 1 1 +12V (Only for 2x12 pin A TX) 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX)

ATX :

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• 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.

3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_F AN (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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense

SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V

SYS_FAN2:

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.

SYS_FAN1

PWR_FAN

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN2

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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.)

8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by ICH10R, Orange)

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 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

• 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.

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

SATA2_4

SATA2_5

SATA2_2

SATA2_3

SATA2_0

SATA2_1

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R.

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8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectorss, Controlled by ICH10, Orange)

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 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

SATA2_4

SATA2_5

SATA2_2

SATA2_3

SATA2_0

SATA2_1

9) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple)

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 GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND

• 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.

GSATA2_0

GSATA2_1

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3.

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10) 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 MPD3 MPD-

System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

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 AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

• 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4NC 5 Line Out (R) 6NC 7NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 GND

For HD Front Panel Audio:

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12) 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.

• 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

System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off

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

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. 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).

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 assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

HD-

HD+

RES+

RES-

SPEAK-

MSG-

MSG+

PW-

PW+

SPEAK+

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

Speaker

Power Switch

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset Switch

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13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R

14) 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND

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15) 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

16) 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) 3 USB DX4USB DY5 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.

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17 ) 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

1TPA+ 2TPA3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB7 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.

18) LPT (Parallel Port Header)

The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

1 STB2 AFD3 PD0 4 ERR5 PD1 6 INIT7 PD2 8 SLIN9 PD3 10 GND 1 1 PD4 12 GND 13 PD5

Pin No. Definition

14 GND 15 PD6 16 GND 17 PD7 18 GND 19 ACK20 GND 21 BUSY 22 GND 23 PE 24 No Pin 25 SLCT 26 GND

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19) COMA (Serial Port Header)

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 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR 5 GND 6 NDSR 7 NRTS 8 NCTS 9 NRI 10 No Pin

20) 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 2 GND

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Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

21) 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.

• 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).

22) PHASE LED

The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more details.

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23) 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.

• 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.

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.

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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 introductions 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)

B. The POST Screen

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 51.

<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 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.

EP45C-UD3R E9c . . . .

<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG05C-00

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Function Keys

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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-EP45C-UD3R E9c)

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Change CPU's Clock & Voltage

• 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.

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.

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

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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.)

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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

(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.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1066

DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [Auto]

>>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time 5 Auto x tRCD 5 Auto x tRP 5 Auto x tRAS 15 Auto

>>>>> Advanced Timing Control

` Advanced Timing Control [Press Enter]

********

Mother Board Voltage Control

********

Voltage Types Normal Current

------------------------------------------------------------------

>>> CPU

Load-Line Calibration [Disabled]

CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto]

CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto]

CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto]

CPU Reference 0.760V [Auto]

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Robust Graphics Booster [Auto]

CPU Clock Ratio

(Note 1)

[10X]

Fine CPU Clock Ratio

(Note 1)

[+0.0]

CPU Frequency 2.66GHz (266x10)

********

Clock Chip Control

********

>>>>> Standard Clock Control

CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]

x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 266

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

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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.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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>>> MCH/ICH

MCH Core 1.100V [Auto] MCH Reference 0.760V [Auto] MCH/DRAM Reference 0.900V [Auto] ICH I/O 1.500V [Auto] ICH Core 1.100V [Auto]

>>> DRAM

DRAM Voltage 1.800V [Auto] DRAM Termination 0.750V [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 altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

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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. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 400 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)

Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz 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

CPU Clock Drive [800mV] PCI Express Clock Drive [900mV] CPU Clock Skew [0ps] MCH Clock Skew [0ps]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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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 control items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual.

(Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature.

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>>>>> Standard Timing Control

CAS Latency Time

Options are: Auto (default), 3~7.

tRCD

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tRP

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tRAS

Options are: Auto (default), 1~63.

>>>>> Advanced Timing Control

Advanced Timing Control

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

x tRRD 2 Auto x tWTR 2 Auto x tWR 4 Auto x tRFC 28 Auto x tRTP 2 Auto x Command Rate (CMD) 0 Auto

>>>>> Channel A

` Channel A Timing Settings [Press Enter] ` Channel A Driving Settings [Press Enter]

>>>>> Channel B

` Channel B Timing Settings [Press Enter] ` Channel B Driving Settings [Press Enter]

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********

Advanced Timing Control

********

tRRD

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tWTR

Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.

tWR

Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.

tRFC

Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.

tRTP

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

Command Rate(CMD)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~3.

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>>>>> Channel A/B

Channel A/B Timing Settings

Static tRead V alue

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

tRD Phase0 Adjustment

Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced.

tRD Phase1 Adjustment

Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced.

tRD Phase2 Adjustment

Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced.

tRD Phase3 Adjustment

Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced.

Trd2rd(Different Rank)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

Twr2wr(Different Rank)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

T wr2rd(Different Rank)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)

Options are: Auto (default), 1~15.

DIMM1 Clock Skew Control

Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps.

DIMM2 Clock Skew Control

Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps.

Channel A T i ming Settings

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

x Static tRead Value 6 Auto x tRD Phase0 Adjustment 1 Auto x tRD Phase1 Adjustment 0 Auto x tRD Phase2 Adjustment 1 Auto x tRD Phase3 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

x DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Auto x DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Auto x DDR Write Training Auto

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Driving Strength Profile

Options are: Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333.

Data Driving Pull-Up Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Clk Driving Pull-Up Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Data Driving Pull-Down Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

Clk Driving Pull-Down Level

Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7.

DDR Write Training

Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility.

Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default)

Disabled Disables this function.

Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility.

Channel A/B Driving Settings

Channel A Driving Settings

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Value s F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

x Driving Strength Profile Auto

x Data Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Auto x Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Auto

x Data Driving Pull-Down Level Auto x Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Auto x Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Auto x Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Auto

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********

Mother Board Voltage Control

********

>>> CPU

Load-Line Calibration

Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Vcore

The default is Auto.

CPU Termination

The default is Auto.

CPU PLL

The default is Auto.

CPU Reference

The default is Auto.

>>> MCH/ICH

MCH Core

The default is Auto.

MCH Reference

The default is Auto.

MCH/DRAM Reference

The default is Auto.

ICH I/O

The default is Auto.

ICH Core

The default is Auto.

>>> DRAM

DRAM Voltage

The default is Auto.

DRAM Termination

The default is Auto.

Channel A Reference

The default is Auto.

Channel B Reference

The default is Auto.

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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:

Standard CMOS Features

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 510M Total Memory 512M

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Oct 14 2008 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

` IDE Channel 0 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 2 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 4 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 5 Slave [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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• 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, 5 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

skipthe 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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Advanced BIOS Features

` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Enabled] 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]

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]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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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: 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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(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)

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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 the PCI Express graphics card.

PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display.

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2- 6 Integrated Peripherals

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 P ATA 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.

SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge)

Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to AHCI mode.

Disabled Disables AHCI for the SA TA controllers and configures the SA TA 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. (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.

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 [Disabled] SA TA AHCI Mode 2 [Disabled] SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Disabled] Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] Green LAN [Disbabled]

` SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard SATA/IDE Device [Enabled] Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode [IDE] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Function [Disabled] USB Mouse Function [Disabled] USB Storage Function [Enabled]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Value s F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. Only for GA-EP45C-UD3.

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

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Azalia Codec

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party addin 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 LAN

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 LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)

SMART LAN

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Start detecting at Port.....

Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0 m

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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.

Start detecting at Port.....

Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m

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:

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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Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip)

Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip)

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to

PATA mode. (Default)

AHCI Configures the SATA controller 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/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in PATA mode)

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.

USB 1.0 Controller

Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.0 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 Function

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

USB Mouse Function

Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)

USB Storage Function

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

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.

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2- 7 Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] 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)

[Disabled]

x 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]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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 Pr es s t h e p ow e r b ut t on an d t h en th e sy st e m w il l be tu rned 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)

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

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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: Disabled)

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®.This item is configurable only if the HPET Support option is enabled. (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.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

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.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

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.

(Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only.

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2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations

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.

PCI3 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third 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 third PCI slot.

PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI3 IRQ Assignment [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

Item Help

Menu Level`

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2- 9 PC Health Status

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 V oltage(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), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.

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)

PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status [Disabled]

Case Opened No Vcore 1.316V DDR18V 1.808V +3.3V 3.264V +12V 12.105V Current System Temperature 43oC Current CPU Temperature 28oC Current CPU FAN Speed 2518 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 [Auto] CPU Smart FAN Mode [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

Item Help

Menu Level`

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CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Auto lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this 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: Auto)

CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled or Auto.

Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU

fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed.

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2-10 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

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

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.

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N

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2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Change/Set/Disable Password

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Enter 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

2-14 Exit Without Saving

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Save Data to CMOS

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Abandon all Data

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

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.

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.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

• 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 optical 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.)

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.

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3-4 Contact

Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices.

3-5 System

This page provides the basic system information.

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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.

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4- 1 Xpress Recovery2

"*" 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.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

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 requirements 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.

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Figure 1

Figure 3

3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

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 2

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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 7

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 5

In the New Partition Wizard, you MUST select Primary partition. This will reserve unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 to use.

Figure 4

Figure 6

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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

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).

Figure 8

Figure 9

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.

Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.

3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation.

Figure 12

. . Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

EP45C-UD3R E9c . . . .

<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 10/09/2008-P45-ICH10-7A69PG05C-00

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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

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

F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2

Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.

Figure 17

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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. EP4CUD3R.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.

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS 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 DualBIOSTM?

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-FlashTM?

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 @BIOSTM?

@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.

EP45C-UD3R E9c . . . .

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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 BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

0 file(s) found Floppy A <Drive> 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 BIOS from Drive

Save BIOS to Drive

Enter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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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.

Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults

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.

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

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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 G.O.M. (GIGABYTE 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.

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.

B. Using @BIOS:

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 instructions 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.

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 onscreen instructions to complete.

3. Save Current BIOS to File:

Click Save Current BIOS to save the current BIOS file.

4. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update:

Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.

C. After Updating the BIOS:

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.

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4- 3 EasyT une 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 systemrelated 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 adjust system clock settings and voltages.

• Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU host frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance.

(Note)

After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values, be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.

• 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 in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click Set 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, voltage and fan speed and set temperature/fan speed alarm. Y ou can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file (.wav file).

(Note) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an Intel® Core

2 Extreme/ Core

2 Quad/ Core

2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/

Celeron Dual-Core Series CPU and DDR2 800 MHz memory module(s) (or above) to enable support for Quick Boost.

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.

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.

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4- 4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

(Note 1)

is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled 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.

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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

(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.

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.

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4- 5 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 2. Data Sharing Enabled

Figure 1. Data Sharing Disabled

Options Descriptions

(Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.

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

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4-6 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.

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

Preference Screen:

• 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.

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Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. (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.

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 Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers

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 available SATA port on the motherboard. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by ICH10R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

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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.

Figure 1

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.

Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode [RAID] SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Disabled] Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] Green LAN [Disbabled]

` SMART LAN [Press Enter]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

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C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.

Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.

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>.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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..

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMA TION ]

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

[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

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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.

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>.

Figure 5

Figure 4

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB RAID10- 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Name : Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB

Create Volume

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ 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

Name : Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks

Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB

Create Volume

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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).

Figure 6

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Name : RAID_Volume0

RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)

Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB

Create Volume

WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) :

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)

Figure 7

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes : ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 223.6GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks : Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.8GB Member Disk(0) 1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.8GB Member Disk(0)

[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

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.

Figure 8

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

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

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 223.6GB Normal Yes

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) :

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

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5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SA TA 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 available SATA port on the motherboard. If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 ports are supported by GIGABYTE SATA2.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

B. Configuring SATA controller mode and device boot order in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set the device boot order.

Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In BIOS Setup, go to

Integrated Peripherals, ensure that Onboard SATA/IDE Device is enabled. Then set Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode to RAID/IDE (Figure 1). If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE

or AHCI, depending on your need.

Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

Figure 1

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 [Disabled] SATA AHCI Mode 2 [Disabled] SATA Port0-3 Native Mode [Disabled] Azalia Codec [Auto] Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled] Onboard H/W LAN [Enabled] Green LAN [Disbabled]

` SMART LAN [Press Enter]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard SATA/IDE Device [Enabled] Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode [RAID/IDE] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP] USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Function [Disabled] USB Mouse Function [Disabled] USB Storage Function [Enabled]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Default F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Only for GA-EP45C-UD3R. Only for GA-EP45C-UD3.

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C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.

After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <G> to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility.

Figure 2

Figure 3

HDD0 : ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

ODD0 : D VDROM GO-D1600B

Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility ...

In the main screen of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. Highlight the item that you wish to execute and press <Enter>.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press <Enter> to see detailed information about the selected hard drive.

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Figure 5

Create a RAID Array:

In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4).

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID_ Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[IJ]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Enter RAID Name

Enter a string between 1 to 16 characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS.

Figure 4

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[KL]-Switch RAID Level [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Select RAID Level

RAID 0 - Data striped for performance RAID 1 - Data mirrored for redundancy JBOD - Data concatenated for huge

temporarily disk required

The Create New RAID block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5).

Steps:

1. Enter Array Name: Under the Name item, enter an array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be

special characters) and press <Enter>.

2. Select RAID Mode: Under the Level item, use up or down arrow key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 5). Then press <Enter> to move onto the next step.

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Figure 6

3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives.

4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press <Enter>.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[KL]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status

` HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID ` HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

Setting Stripe Block

Select a stripe size which will be used to divide data from/to seperate RAID members. The following are typical values:

RAID 0-128KB

Figure 7

5. Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the array and press <Enter>.

6. Confirm Creation: After all of the items above are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps

to the Confirm Creation item. Press <Enter>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to abort.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Create New RAID ]

Name: GRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size: 240 GB

Confirm Creation

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Available Type/Status

` HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID ` HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID

[ Help ]

CONFIRM RAID CREATION

ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING

Create RAID on the select HDD(Y/N)?Y

[KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort

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When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8).

Figure 8

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

Figure 9

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Detail [ESC]-Exit

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

[ RAID Information ]

Name: GRAID

Level: 0-Stripe

Block: 128KB

Capacity: 240GB

Members: HDD 01

Status: Normal

To check more detailed information about the array, use the <Tab> key while in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press <Enter>. A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9).

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7. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press <Y> (Figure 10).

Figure 10

Figure 11

Delete the RAID Array:

To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Press the space bar on the array to be deleted; a small triangle will appear to mark the selected array. Press <Delete>. When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 11), press <Y> to confirm or <N> to cancel.

Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm [ESC]-Abort

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

` RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!!

ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N

GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.78

[ Main Menu ]

Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive

Save And Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

[ RAID Disk Drive List ]

[ Hard Disk Drive List ]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside HDD1: ST3120026AS 120 GB RAID Inside

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal 01

Save to Disk & Exit (Y/N)?Y

[IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

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5-1-3 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:

• For Intel ICH10R SATA controllers, select 1) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) Intel Matrix Storage driver for 64bit system for Windows 64-bit.

• For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select 3) GIGABYTE GS ATA driver f o r 32b it system for Windows 32-bit operating system or 4) GIGABYTE GSATA driver f o r 64bit system 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.

(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 1 Figure 2

Figure 3

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Figure 1

Figure 2

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

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

Windows Setup

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

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.

5-1-4 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.

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Step 3: For Intel ICH10R SATA controllers: 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.)

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.

Figure 3

Figure 4

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

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

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.

Windows Setup

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

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

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Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 5 below will appear. Use the arrow keys to select one of the items displayed and press <Enter>. If you set the Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode item in BIOS Setup to RAID or AHCI mode, select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller.

Figure 5

Figure 6

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

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

(Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X 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.

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.

Windows Setup

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

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.

(Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB360 Controller

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Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

Figure 7

WindowsXP Professional Setup

Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit

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.

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B. Installing Windows Vista

(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)

Intel ICH10R SATA controllers:

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 8).

Figure 9

Figure 8

Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 9). For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk

to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole iMSM foler to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver.

Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:

\BootDrv\iMSM\32Bit

For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder.

Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to the 32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or 64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder.

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Figure 10

(Note) The item displayed in Figure 10 will be shown as Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller

when the SATA controllers are set to AHCI mode.

Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID

Controller

(Note)

and press Next.

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 11).

Figure 11

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GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers:

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 12).

Figure 12

Figure 13

Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 13). For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk

to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole GSATA foler to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver.

Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory:

\BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit

For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the 64Bit folder.

Method B: Insert the USB flash drive containing the driver files and browse to the 32Bit (for Windows Vista 32-bit) or 64Bit (for Windows Vista 64-bit) folder.

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