GA-EP45-DS3 (rev. 1.0)

Intel® P45 + ICH10 Chipset
 
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Downloads
Driver OS：
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Utility OS：
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [5.10.0.6662]
      118.29 MB
      Oct 25, 2012
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      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip
      (This audio driver together with Creative Utility enableds X-Fi crystallizer, X-Fi CMSS-3D,EAX®ADVANCED HD4.0)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [6.0.1.5700]
      30.52 MB
      Dec 24, 2008
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      Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10.0.5010]
      29.87 MB
      Oct 03, 2006
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Server 2003 64bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      [9.1.2.1007]
      1.19 MB
      Apr 29, 2010
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [7.088.0617.2014]
      3.67 MB
      Apr 16, 2015
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit
      [5.826.0605.2014]
      3.32 MB
      Apr 16, 2015
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      Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [2.0.2.1]
      4.10 MB
      Aug 09, 2012
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit
      [6.250.0908.2011]
      3.46 MB
      Dec 21, 2011
      Download
  • BIOS(+7)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F10b
      0.62 MB
      Sep 03, 2009
      Download
      1. Beta bios
      F9
      0.58 MB
      Sep 22, 2008
      Download
      1. Fixed Vista S3 resume sometimes failed
      F8
      0.52 MB
      Aug 18, 2008
      Download
      1. Support DDR2 speed to 1333MHz and beyond by overclocking
      F7
      0.51 MB
      Jul 23, 2008
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      1. Enhanced memory compatibility
      F6
      0.51 MB
      Jul 07, 2008
      Download
      1. Enhanced memory compatibility
      2. Update CPU ID (Support Intel Wolfdale/Yorkfield E0-stepping CPU)
      F5
      0.51 MB
      Jun 19, 2008
      Download
      1. Fix VGA compatibility issues
      F4
      0.51 MB
      Jun 12, 2008
      Download
      1. Enhance system performance and overclock capability
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Easy Tune6 (Intel)
      (Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune6 and GWUM Tools before install this.


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 8 64bit,Windows 8 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      B12.1122.1
      42.59 MB
      Nov 22, 2012
      Download
      On/Off Charge
      (Note) Support Intel X58/P55/H55/H57/P45/P43/G41 series (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      B11.0110.1
      1.61 MB
      Jan 10, 2011
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      Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
      (Note) Please remove your current Dynamic Energy Saver Utility before install this.
      (Note) Support Intel X48/P45/P43/G45/G43/G41/EP35/EP31/EG31 series & GA-E7AUM-DS2H MB.


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      B10.0309.1
      7.94 MB
      Apr 29, 2010
      Download
  • Support List
  • Support List(+1)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      0.03 MB
      Aug 26, 2008
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+18)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Arabic, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
      12.15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
      18.60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
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      Installation Guidebook
      Indonesian
      1005
      16.23 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Simplified Chinese
      1005
      16.73 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Thai
      1005
      16.97 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
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      Vietnamese
      1005
      16.27 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      German
      1005
      16.27 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Spanish
      1005
      16.24 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      French
      1005
      16.97 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Italian
      1005
      16.98 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Polish
      1005
      37.87 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Portuguese
      1005
      17.00 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Russian
      1005
      7.87 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Turkish
      1005
      16.20 MB
      Sep 19, 2008
      Download
      Traditional Chinese
      1004
      8.75 MB
      Aug 15, 2008
      Download
      English
      1004
      6.59 MB
      Aug 15, 2008
      Download
      Japanese
      1003
      33.03 MB
      Jul 29, 2008
      Download
      Korean
      1003
      33.13 MB
      Jun 27, 2008
      Download
  • Accessory Lists
CPU Support
FAQ
How come the Energy star certification mark and the DualBIOS logo disappear during BIOS POST?
BIOS
Trying to press F9 key to run Xpress Recovery while BIOS POST, but still can't work. How can I get the utility working?
Driver / Software / OS
Windows crashes when I start Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD, Adobe Premiere Elements, or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Driver / Software / OS
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
Driver / Software / OS
Why did my computer show error message when I play some on-line games with GIGABYTE DES utility installed?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system pop up an UAC (User Account Control) alert window while executing Dynamic Energy Saver / Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced / Dynamic Energy Saver 2 or EasyTune6 in Windows Vista / 7?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system crash occasionally when Easy Tune 6 and online game Battlefield: Bad Company 2 runs simultaneously?
Driver / Software / OS
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
The audio codec used on my motherboard is ALC889A, after installing audio drivers, when trying to perform the speaker test function in Realtek audio program, why will only the front left and front right of the S/PIDIF speaker have proper audio output?

Also where can I find DTS related functions in Realtek audio program?
Driver / Software / OS / Product Specification / Peripherals
My operation system (OS) is Windows XP/Vista. Why does the system popup an error message "gest.exe: Entry point GetProcessImageFileNameA not found" after update DES Advanced feature?
Driver / Software / OS / System / HW Installation
Can I use DDR and DDR2 memory modules on this motherboard at the same time? How can I enable Dual Channel technology?
Memory
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
Why can't sound come from rear audio after front audio is connected?
Peripherals
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
Via the integrated ALC889A audio codec, is it able to output the DTS-HD audio via SPDIF interface?
Peripherals
How to adjust volume control with SPDIF out?
Peripherals
In Windows XP, how to play sound from both front and rear audio jacks?
Peripherals
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
Product Specification
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Specification
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Specification / Peripherals / Others
Why can't I use the IDE 2?
Storage Devices
How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Storage Devices
Why is the Samsung hard disk supporting ATA133 detected as ATA100 on a ATA133-supported motherboard?
Storage Devices
How to enable Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)?
System / HW Installation
Does the CMOS battery (CR2032) pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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