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Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 65
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 66
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 66
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 67
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 67
3-6 Download Center............................................................................................ 68
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 69
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 69
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 74
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 74
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 77
4-3 EasyTune 6.................................................................................................... 78
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 79
4-5 Ultra TPM
(Note)
........................................................................................... 81
4-6 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 82
4-7 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 83
4-8 Teaming .......................................................................................................... 84
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 87
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ................................................................ 87
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 87
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 93
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 95
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ............................................................... 100
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio .......................................................... 100
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)......................................................... 102
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ............................................. 104
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 105
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder............................................................................... 107
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 108
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 108
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 109
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................111
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Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors2
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
BIOS typeAWARD
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Audio chipRealtek ALC889A
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista/XP
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit

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