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... on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. For product... included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
... on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. For product... included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9 PC...
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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9 PC...
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... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
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... Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
... Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress...
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...memory modules 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 same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. After the memory is operating in Flex... before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST.
...memory modules 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 same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ... When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. After the memory is operating in Flex... before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST.
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... Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in...operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully ...
... Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in...operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully ...
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... off your chassis front panel module to this header according to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is on the chassis front panel. Note the..., reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator ...
... off your chassis front panel module to this header according to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is on the chassis front panel. Note the..., reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator ...
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... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the ...
... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the ...
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20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local ...
20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local ...
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...turned on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the ...user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter ...
...turned on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the ...user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not alter ...
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...Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC...-00 Function Keys : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
...Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC...-00 Function Keys : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
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...the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced... BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail...
...the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced... BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail...
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... SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this...
... SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this...
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BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
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... and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. Enabled will work stably with ...settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations.
... and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is installed. Enabled will work stably with ...settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations.
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... 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to maximize system performance. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to be set the CPU host...
... 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to maximize system performance. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to be set the CPU host...
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... level. (Default) Lets the system operate at system bootup. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV,... Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. 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. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV....
... level. (Default) Lets the system operate at system bootup. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV,... Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. 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. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV....
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... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ******** ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are: Auto...
... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ******** ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - BIOS Setup Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tRAS Options are: Auto...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function.... Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options...
... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function.... Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options...