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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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...Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product...For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
...Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product...For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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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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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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-UD3L. 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 GA-EP43-UD3L. 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.
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... product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation If you are uncertain ...
... product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation If you are uncertain ...
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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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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.... 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 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.... 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.
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... socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...
... socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket ... socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket ... socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. 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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... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ...pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the ...
... CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ...pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the ...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16...
... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16...
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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...required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with ...a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and...
...required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with ...a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and...
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... cable connector. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it...
... cable connector. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it...
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... optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to...
... optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 35 21 2 10 4 6 4 20 14 13 8 7 12 17 16 18 15 19 9 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 35 21 2 10 4 6 4 20 14 13 8 7 12 17 16 18 15 19 9 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD...
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... 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 - Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer... 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 recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be...
... 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 - Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer... 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 recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be...
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.../ Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •... black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is the ground wire). 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 ...
.../ Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The pin 1 of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •... black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is the ground wire). 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 ...