2-4 Standard CMOS Features

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Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Mon, Aug 25 2008

Time (hh:mm:ss)

22:31:24

` IDE Channel 0 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 0 Slave

[None]

` IDE Channel 1 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 1 Slave

[None]

` IDE Channel 2 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 3 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 4 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 4 Slave

[None]

` IDE Channel 5 Master

[None]

` IDE Channel 5 Slave

[None]

Drive A

[1.44M, 3.5"]

Floppy 3 Mode Support

[Disabled]

Halt On

[All, But Keyboard]

Item Help

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Base Memory

640K

Extended Memory

510M

Total Memory

512M

Item Help

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year . Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date.

Time

Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time.

IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:

 

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GA-EP45-UD3P specifications

The Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P is a motherboard that gained popularity for its superb balance of performance, features, and price, particularly catering to enthusiasts, gamers, and mainstream PC users. Launched in the late 2000s, it is built on the Intel P45 chipset, making it compatible with Intel's Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Pentium, and Celeron processors, providing a versatile foundation for various computing needs.

One of the standout features of the GA-EP45-UD3P is its excellent support for overclocking. The motherboard comes equipped with robust voltage regulation, providing stability when pushing CPUs beyond their standard clock speeds. Additionally, its user-friendly BIOS includes extensive options for adjusting CPU and memory settings, making it an appealing choice for those looking to maximize performance.

The GA-EP45-UD3P supports DDR2 memory up to 1200 MHz, and it features four DIMM slots for dual-channel memory configuration, facilitating high memory capacities and bandwidth. With a total of 16 USB 2.0 ports and a pair of IEEE 1394 FireWire ports, connectivity is abundant, ensuring that users can connect multiple peripherals without issue.

In terms of storage, the motherboard offers six SATA ports with RAID support, allowing for flexible configurations ranging from data redundancy to performance enhancements. Furthermore, it also includes one IDE connector, which provides compatibility with legacy devices.

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