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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 4 -
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Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4...x1 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C x1 ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus IT8213 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P43 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400... Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4...x1 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C x1 ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus IT8213 TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P43 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400... Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 -
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... about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the...
... about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the...
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...TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P43 Express Chipset ...
...TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/...Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P43 Express Chipset ...
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... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x...IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 3) - 11 - Hardware ...
... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x...IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 3) - 11 - Hardware ...
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...slot will operate at x4 mode and support PCI Express 1.0/1.1 standard only. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to different regional policy. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x ... model. (Note 5) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 ...
...slot will operate at x4 mode and support PCI Express 1.0/1.1 standard only. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to different regional policy. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x ... model. (Note 5) This feature is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 ...
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... the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing...
... the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing...
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... Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. B. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
... Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. B. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from...
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... closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (...the power connector of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - If the push pin is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Push down ...
... closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (...the power connector of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - If the push pin is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the push pins diagonally. Push down ...
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition ...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition ...
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... Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire). The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44...
... Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire). The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44...
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... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Danger of explosion if the... the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.
... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for one . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Danger of explosion if the... the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading.
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... the system and BIOS Setup. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. An user...
... the system and BIOS Setup. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. An user...
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...Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level` ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto] CPU Reference 0.760V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup...
...Auto Auto Auto [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level` ******** Mother Board Voltage Control ******** Voltage Types Normal Current >>> CPU CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto] CPU Reference 0.760V [Auto] >>> MCH/ICH KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup...
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... the R.G.B. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the...
... the R.G.B. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to enhance the...
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...BIOS Setup Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on your CPU. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system ... overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock skew MCH Clock skew [800mV] [900mV] [0ps] [0ps] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: ...
...BIOS Setup Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on your CPU. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system ... overclocking ratio. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock Drive CPU Clock skew MCH Clock skew [800mV] [900mV] [0ps] [0ps] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: ...
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...adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are dependent on ...Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at system bootup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 -
...adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are dependent on ...Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at system bootup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 -
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...default is Auto. ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. CPU PLL The default is Auto. MCH/DRAM Reference The default is Auto. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.... CPU Termination The default is Auto. MCH Reference The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Channel A Reference The default is Auto. Twr2wr(...
...default is Auto. ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. BIOS Setup Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. CPU PLL The default is Auto. MCH/DRAM Reference The default is Auto. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.... CPU Termination The default is Auto. MCH Reference The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Channel A Reference The default is Auto. Twr2wr(...
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...only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or...USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (...
...only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or...USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (...
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...: Disabled) C4/C4E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for operating systems that supports this item to let the CPU enter C4/C4E mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the... C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. This item is configurable only if the C2/C2E State Support option is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. Set this ...
...: Disabled) C4/C4E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for operating systems that supports this item to let the CPU enter C4/C4E mode in system halt state. BIOS Setup This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; When enabled, the... C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. This item is configurable only if the C2/C2E State Support option is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E. Set this ...