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GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
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...Information in any means without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how... in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your ...
...Information in any means without prior notice. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how... in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such...
... the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such...
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... motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
... motherboard. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler...
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...the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your operating system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI...
...the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your operating system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB ... bracket, be sure to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB ... bracket, be sure to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the ... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the ... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory...
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Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system hardware components. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Important It is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to ... is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly dependent on CPU loading. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system hardware components. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Important It is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to ... is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly dependent on CPU loading. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
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Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Options are: ...are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options...
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Options are: ...are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options...
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... memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-... All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop . Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
... memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-... All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop . Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
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... the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows...
... the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy ...the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to -use... hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ...
... hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy ...the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to -use... hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ...
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... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Save Current ...TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for...
... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that matches your motherboard model. Save Current ...TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Unique Features Before You Begin: 1. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for...
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... and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. A. If you can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change Mic In the function for multi-channel speaker configurations...
... and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. A. If you can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change Mic In the function for multi-channel speaker configurations...
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...to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to ...your "end of life" product, you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used for any unauthorized purpose. Appendix Contravention will fulfill the ...
...to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to ...your "end of life" product, you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used for any unauthorized purpose. Appendix Contravention will fulfill the ...