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Gigabyte GA-EG45M-DS2H User Manual

Lga775 socket motherboard for intel coretm processor family/ intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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  • Page 1 GA-EG45M-DS2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev.1003 12ME-EG45MD2H-1003R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Box Contents ... 6 Optional Items... 6 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram... 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Installation Precautions ... 9 Product Specifications ... 10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ... 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 65 Installing Chipset Drivers ... 65 Applications Software ... 66 Technical Manuals ... 66 Contact ... 67 System ... 67 Download Center ... 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features ... 69 Xpress Recovery2 ... 69 BIOS Update Utilities ... 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-EG45M-DS2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-Eg45M-Ds2H Motherboard Layout

    GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V Level Shifter Level Shifter OPTICAL AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIEX4 PCI1 8111C PCI2 CD_IN PCIEX1 CODEC SPDIF_I (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. LGA775 Intel ® M_BIOS TSB43AB23 B_BIOS F1_1394 COMA - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI (Note 1) D-Sub 1 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394 2 PCI (Note 1) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 2) This feature is optional due to different regional policy.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Support for an Intel Intel Intel 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(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel South Bridge: Intel Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory...
  • Page 11 Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors...
  • Page 12 (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note 5) (Note 6) Windows Vista/XP ®...

  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.)

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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.

  • Page 16: Installing 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.

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory 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 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot •...
  • Page 19 ATI Radeon HD3850 (PCIE 2.0) ATI Radeon HD3870 (PCIE 2.0) ATI Radeon HD3450 (PCIE 2.0) ATI Radeon HD3650 (PCIE 2.0) ATI Radeon X600 XT ATI Radeon X700 Pro ATI Radeon X800 XT Maker Model Name GIGABYTE GV-RX13128D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX155256D-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX16P256DE-RH GIGABYTE GV-RX16T256V-RH GIGABYTE...
  • Page 20 NVIDIA Geforce 6600 GT NVIDIA Geforce 6800 GT NVIDIA Geforce 7600 GT NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT NVIDIA Geforce 7950GX2 NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GTX NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GTX NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GTS GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Maker Model Name GIGABYTE GV-NX65128DE GIGABYTE GV-NX71G512P8-RH GIGABYTE...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors 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. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
  • Page 22 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. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Supported or Not Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange...
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors

    • 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard CD_IN SPDIF_O...
  • Page 25 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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.
  • Page 26 360 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard CPU_FAN: Pin No.
  • Page 27 6) 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).
  • Page 28 S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 9) 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Pin No. System Status LED S3/S4/S5 Pin No.

  • Page 29: F_Panel Front Panel Header

    10) 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. •...

  • Page 30: Cd_In Cd In Connector, Black

    12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard For HD Front Panel Audio: Pin No.

  • Page 31: S/Pdif In Header, Red

    13) 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.

  • Page 32: F_Usb1/F_Usb2 Usb Headers, Yellow

    • 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Pin No. 10 9 Pin No.
  • Page 33 17) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 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.

  • Page 34: Battery

    • 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). GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
  • Page 35 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. - 35 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 36 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    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 •...

  • Page 38: Startup Screen

    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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - Function Keys Function Keys...

  • Page 39: The Main Menu

    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: D26a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features...
  • Page 40 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.) Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure the TPM function. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Robust Graphics Booster (Note) CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency ******** Clock Chip Control ******** >>>>> Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>>...
  • Page 42 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) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note) ********...
  • Page 43 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock Skew MCH Clock Skew : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Options are: 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV.
  • Page 44 Twr2wr (Different Rank) x Twr2rd (Different Rank) x Trd2wr (Same/Diff Rank) >>>>> Channel B x Static tRead Value x tRD Phase0 Adjustment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Advanced Timing Control Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto...
  • Page 45 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software x tRD Phase1 Adjustment x tRD Phase2 Adjustment x tRD Phase3 Adjustment x Trd2rd(Different Rank) x Twr2wr(Different Rank) x Twr2rd(Different Rank) x Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values tRRD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tWTR Options are: Auto (default), 1~31.
  • Page 46 CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard ******** - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 4 Master IDE Channel 4 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support...
  • Page 48 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability (Note) CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) C2/C2E State Support (Note)
  • Page 50 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) GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note) (Note) (Note) Execute Disable Bit function.
  • Page 51 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, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA.

  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    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) GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm (Note) HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard...
  • Page 56 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 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Vista ; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit ® ®...

  • Page 57: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot.

  • Page 58: Pc Health Status

    Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control 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: Enabled) GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.348V...

  • Page 59: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software 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 F8: Q-Flash 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.

  • Page 60: Set Supervisor/User Password

    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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 61: Save & Exit Setup

    2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software 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 F8: Q-Flash Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 62: Security Chip Configuration

    Need reboot to clear Security Chip. Save configuration changes and reboot now? [YES] Security Chip State Displays the current settings in the security chip. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note) Security Chip Configuration [Disabled] Enter Enabled/Aactivated...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • 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 optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 64: Applications Software

    Applications Software This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.

  • Page 65: Contact

    Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of the motherboard manual to check the contact information for the Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. System This page provides the basic system information.

  • Page 66: Download Center

    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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 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. •...
  • Page 68 Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 1 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Figure 2 - 68 -...
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 11 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file.
  • Page 71 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 E.

  • Page 72: Bios Update Utilities

    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. EG45MDS2H.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 73 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>.
  • Page 74 F8: Q-Flash 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password...

  • Page 75: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    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.

  • Page 76: Easytune 6

    EasyTune 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 system- related information without the need to install additional software.

  • Page 77: Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

    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...
  • Page 78 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note 3) - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Ultra Tpm

    • Though the TPM delivers the latest data security technology, it does not guarantee data integrity or give hardware protection. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as a result of hardware damage. A. Before installing Ultra TPM, follow the steps below in sequence: Step 1: Turn on your computer and enter the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 80: Q-Share

    Q-Share without making complicated settings. 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 on this icon to configure the data sharing settings.

  • Page 81: Time Repair

    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.
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  • Page 83: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix 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. D.
  • Page 84 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. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [RAID]...

  • Page 85: Create Raid Volume

    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>...
  • Page 86 The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. ]-Change GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level :...
  • Page 87 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). Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 88: Delete Raid Volume

    Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. Name Volume0 ]-Select GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Level Drives RAID0(Stripe) [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) :...

  • Page 89: Making A Sata Raid/Ahci Driver Diskette

    5-1-2 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.
  • Page 90 "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" message, and then press <Enter> to begin extracting the driver. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in Figure 6 will appear. (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6...

  • Page 91: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    5-1-3 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.
  • Page 92 Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Intel(R) ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) ICH7M/MDH SATA AHCI Controller...
  • Page 93 Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup 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.
  • Page 94 When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 94 -...
  • Page 95 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller and press Next. (Note) 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 9).

  • Page 96: Configuring Audio Input And Output

    • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out...
  • Page 97 Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears.

  • Page 98: Installing The S/Pdif In Cable (Optional)

    The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard.
  • Page 99 S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an out- put sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source.

  • Page 100: Enabling The Dolby Home Theater Function

    (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard (Note) After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio...

  • Page 101: Configuring Microphone Recording

    5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double- click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel.
  • Page 102 Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control - 102 -...

  • Page 103: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 104 -...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
  • Page 106 If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 106 - The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.

  • Page 107: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 108 "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GA-EG45M-DS2H Motherboard - 108 -...
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  • Page 112 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...

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