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... Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Changes to their...
... Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Changes to their...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring...
... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111C/D(L) x1 PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111C/D(L) x1 PCI Express Bus 3 PCI Express x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface Intel® G41 DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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...Installation - 12 - to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to ... Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b w Support for @BIOS w Support for Q-Flash w Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue w Support for Download Center w Support for Xpress Install w Support for Xpress Recovery2 w Support...
...Installation - 12 - to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to ... Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b w Support for @BIOS w Support for Q-Flash w Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue w Support for Download Center w Support for Xpress Install w Support for Xpress Recovery2 w Support...
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...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it... on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go ...
...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it... on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go ...
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... below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Danger of explosion if the...
... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Danger of explosion if the...
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... problem is operating. If a problem is in S3/S4 S3/S4/S5 Off sleep state or powered off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,...startup status by chassis. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. ...
... problem is operating. If a problem is in S3/S4 S3/S4/S5 Off sleep state or powered off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,...startup status by chassis. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. ...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart... indicates the CPU loading. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first ...
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 19) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart... indicates the CPU loading. 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first ...
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...Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration... values in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, ...
...Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration... values in the CMOS on the motherboard. BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, ...
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.... To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP41-UD3L F2e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/11/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...
.... To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP41-UD3L F2e . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/11/2009-G41-ICH7-7A69PG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to...
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... the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP41-UD3L F2e) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
... the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP41-UD3L F2e) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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...Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. A supervisor password allows... you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe...
...Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. A supervisor password allows... you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe...
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BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock ...
BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock ...
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... PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - mode based on system configurations. Important: It is enabled. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster...
... PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup - 36 - mode based on system configurations. Important: It is enabled. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster...
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the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. BIOS Setup (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...
the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. BIOS Setup (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier ...
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tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 38 - >>>>> Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> ...
tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 38 - >>>>> Advanced Timing Control tRRD Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> ...
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... Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...
... Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. Data Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. BIOS Setup Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are : Auto (default...
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... : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level...
... : Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 40 - Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level...