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Gigabyte GA-EP45-EXTREME - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EP45-EXTREME
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GA-EP45-EXTREME
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-EP45EXT-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-EP45-EXTREME Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGigabyte
ModelGA-EP45-EXTREME
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Motherboard Layout and Block Diagram

GA-EP45-EXTREME Motherboard Layout

Visual representation of the motherboard's components and connectors.

Block Diagram

Schematic overview of the motherboard's internal architecture and data flow.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the GA-EP45-EXTREME motherboard.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the processor and its cooling solution.

Installing the Memory

Instructions for properly installing DDR2 memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Installing an Expansion Card

Guidance on how to install various expansion cards into the motherboard's slots.

Back Panel Connectors

Explanation of the ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

Internal Connectors

Overview of the various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for system components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Description of the initial screens displayed during the computer's boot process.

The Main Menu

Overview of the primary options and navigation within the BIOS Setup utility.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Configuration settings for CPU, memory, and system clocks for performance tuning.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, system security, and advanced CPU configurations.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration options for onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and audio controllers.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for hardware health.

Load Optimized Defaults

Restoring BIOS settings to factory optimal defaults for system stability.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Procedure for installing essential chipset drivers for motherboard functionality.

Application Software

Information and installation of GIGABYTE utilities and bundled software.

Download Center

Accessing GIGABYTE's website for the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS.

EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings and overclocking in Windows.

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

Technology for optimizing power savings and energy efficiency of the system.

Teaming

Enabling dual LAN functionality for increased bandwidth and fault tolerance.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives, including RAID setups.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Setup for the motherboard's audio jacks and features for different channel configurations.

Troubleshooting

Guidance and common solutions for system startup and hardware issues.

POST Error Code

Interpretation of hexadecimal POST codes to diagnose boot-time hardware problems.

Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

Legal disclaimers, copyright information, and change notices regarding the manual.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

Information on the proper recycling and disposal of electronic equipment.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Compliance table for hazardous substances as per China RoHS regulations.

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