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GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
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Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008
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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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/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 ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/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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...1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard...
...1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA... bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard...
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Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_1394_1 ATX R_USB GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Intel® P43 FDD PWR_FAN DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O ...IT8213 TPM IC (Note) TSB43AB23 CI F_USB2 F_USB1 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_1394_1 ATX R_USB GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Intel® P43 FDD PWR_FAN DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O ...IT8213 TPM IC (Note) TSB43AB23 CI F_USB2 F_USB1 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 -
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... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker 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.
... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker 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.
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...1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP43-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE...Express x1 slot 4 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for GA-EP43-DS3. Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33...
...1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP43-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE...Express x1 slot 4 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for GA-EP43-DS3. Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 iTE IT8213 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33...
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... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is optional due to install it in... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
... Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is optional due to install it in... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are ... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended 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 optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are ... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory....
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... the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on...
... the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the PCIEX16_1 slot: Gently push back on the lever on...
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... connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes...
... connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes...
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.../F_USB2 16) F1_1394 17) LPT 18) COMA 19) CI 20) CLR_CMOS 21) BAT 22) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
.../F_USB2 16) F1_1394 17) LPT 18) COMA 19) CI 20) CLR_CMOS 21) BAT 22) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 -
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...: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/ PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...
...: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/ PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...
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... drive. Hardware Installation Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP43-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE...
... drive. Hardware Installation Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for GA-EP43-DS3. - 25 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 Definition GND SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the ... powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA...
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 Definition GND SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Please connect the L-shaped end of the ... powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA...
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... 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you...
... 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket.
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket.
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... feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal...
... feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Open: Normal...