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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG43M-S2H 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 ...a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG43M-S2H 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 ...a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 48 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 50 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 53 2-7 Power Management Setup 56 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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...; Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ...
...; Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ...
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... pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 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 withstand high power consumption... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power ...
... pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 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 withstand high power consumption... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power ...
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... is on the chassis front panel to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 29 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker...
... is on the chassis front panel to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 29 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker...
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When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version 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...program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer...
When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version 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...program. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer...
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.... - 39 - BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes...BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. ...
.... - 39 - BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes...BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right side of the submenu. ...
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...wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes ...key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS...
...wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes ...key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS...
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... system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 50 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
... system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 50 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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... return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe...: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 62 - This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key...
... return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe...: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 62 - This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key...
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...F1) to enter MSDOS mode. What is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Motherboards...key during the POST to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. EG43M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-G43-ICH10-7A89PG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is...
...F1) to enter MSDOS mode. What is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Restart the system. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. Motherboards...key during the POST to -use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter Q-Flash. EG43M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-G43-ICH10-7A89PG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is...
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Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Save BIOS to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to the main menu. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Select Floppy A and press . The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the ...up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset...
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Save BIOS to Drive PleKasLe:Mproevses any key to return to the main menu. CoUpypdBaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloetmedD-rPivaess !! Select Floppy A and press . The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the ...up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset...
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In the Main Menu, press + to enter BIOS Setup. A: If your speaker is equipped ... error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 88 - Q:Why is still on after about one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch... why are hidden in the power cord and restart your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Replace the battery...
In the Main Menu, press + to enter BIOS Setup. A: If your speaker is equipped ... error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 88 - Q:Why is still on after about one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch... why are hidden in the power cord and restart your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Replace the battery...