Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 User Manual

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SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10 Southbridge)
Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to AHCI mode.
Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to
PATA mode. (Default)
AHCI
(Note)
Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable
advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode
Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers.
Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode.
In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared
with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating
systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)
Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode.
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support
Native mode, e.g. Windows XP.
USB Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
USB 2.0 Controller
Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled)
USB Keyboard Support
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
USB Mouse Support
Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)
Legacy USB storage detect
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard
drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)
Azalia Codec
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item
to Disabled.
Onboard H/W 1394
Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled)
Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port)
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item
to Disabled.
Only for GA-EP45-DS3R.
Only for GA-EP45-DS3.
(Note) Supported on Windows
®
Vista
®
operating system only.

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