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...exclu- Changes to assist in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\...
...exclu- Changes to assist in any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43C-DS3 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43C-DS3 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...Intel® 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... the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory ...
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...Intel® 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... the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory ...
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...bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware... list.) • Always turn 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 installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •...
...bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or 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. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware... list.) • Always turn 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 installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •...
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... Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1,...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by ... 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 used and installed...
... Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1,...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by ... 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 used and installed...
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... provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side...
... provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 17) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Each USB...; Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 17) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Each USB...; Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Note: System stability varies, depending on your system bus to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system...
... CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. Note: System stability varies, depending on your system bus to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system...
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...devices by the BIOS POST. Head Number of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 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 drive. Floppy 3...the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (...
...devices by the BIOS POST. Head Number of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. 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 drive. Floppy 3...the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (...
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...in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to install operating systems that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 50 - USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. 2-6... controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to operate in Native IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. (Default) Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
...in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to install operating systems that cannot be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 50 - USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. 2-6... controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to operate in Native IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode. (Default) Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
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...174; Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Note: you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the... for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Memory The system returns to accept. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse...
...174; Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Note: you to select the HPET mode for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the... for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Memory The system returns to accept. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse...
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... to be sure to click Go for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. You can select memory module on the CPU ...allows you to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Available functions in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from...
... to be sure to click Go for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. You can select memory module on the CPU ...allows you to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Available functions in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from...
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... the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. ing 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. Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to...
... the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. ing 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. Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to...