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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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Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
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... or by any means without prior notice. 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 owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... or by any means without prior notice. 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 owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
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Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for...
Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for...
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... casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an ... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are no leftover ...
... casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an ... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are no leftover ...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...174; 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... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 ...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...174; 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... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 ...
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... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 -
... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 -
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... One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...
... One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...
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... touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
... touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
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...Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on 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 -
...Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on 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 -
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...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is ...the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) •...
...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is ...the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) •...
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... memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
... memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
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... your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 ...
... your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 ...
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... the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off.... Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a ...
... the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off.... Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a ...
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... jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default...
... jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default...
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...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
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...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a power supply...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can ...
...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a power supply...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can ...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may hang. • These fan ... • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Overheating may hang. • These fan ... • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof...