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...our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ... like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in ...
...our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ... like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP31-DS3L 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-EP31-DS3L 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 USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM ... 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 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 Support for S/PDIF...138; Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM ... 4 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 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 Support for S/PDIF...138; Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 10 -
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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. • Locate the ... notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if...
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. • Locate the ... notches on the CPU - 13 - If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction... the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 DS/SS - - GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed according to the configurations in the first ...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction... the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 DS/SS - - GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed according to the configurations in the first ...
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... side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED...
... side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED...
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... for digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your... you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket.
... for digital audio output from your motherboard to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 28 - 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your... you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket.
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... the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will...
... the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to CHS. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will...
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... Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - If you to determine whether the system will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640...Disabled (default), Drive A. If you to the information on the system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error...
... Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - If you to determine whether the system will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640...Disabled (default), Drive A. If you to the information on the system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error...
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... Calibration. For more constant under light and heavy CPU load. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables...) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
... Calibration. For more constant under light and heavy CPU load. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables...) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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...: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you...
...: mm: ss) Alarm : Set the time at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you...
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...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - O.C FSB1600 CPU Enable use of a CPU with 1600 MHz FSB through the use of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is designed... overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your computer. You must install the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). Enabled...
...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - O.C FSB1600 CPU Enable use of a CPU with 1600 MHz FSB through the use of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is designed... overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your computer. You must install the FSB 1600 MHz CPU with DDR2 800 (or above) memory module(s). Enabled...
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... Control GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 74 - Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you set the volume at a middle level. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- It is recommended that you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications...
... Control GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 74 - Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you set the volume at a middle level. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- It is recommended that you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications...