Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 User Manual

GA-EP45-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 -
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace
the load plate and push the CPU socket lever
back into its locked position.
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Completely raise the CPU socket lever.
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 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.
CPU Socket Lever

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
BIOS type	AWARD
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889A
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/XP
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit