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... the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective...
... the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ ...138; North Bridge: Intel® P43 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R /ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up 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 ...
Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ ...138; North Bridge: Intel® P43 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R /ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up 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 ...
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...and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • ...card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
...and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • ...card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
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...of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to prevent hardware damage.... Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest ...
...of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to prevent hardware damage.... Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest ...
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... panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •...
... panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •...
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...; Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
...; Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU...
... 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU...
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...the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of.... Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to autodetect the parameters of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not...
...the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of.... Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to autodetect the parameters of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not...
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... AHCI for GA-EP43-DS3L. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode...
... AHCI for GA-EP43-DS3L. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode...
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... on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; BIOS Setup Resume by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Keyboard...
... on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Note: you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; BIOS Setup Resume by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Keyboard...
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... and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on...functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and... on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on...functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and... on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you need in...
... recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select the volume control options you need in...