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GA-EP31-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2102 12ME-EP31DS3L-2102R
GA-EP31-DS3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2102 12ME-EP31DS3L-2102R
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... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes 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 this : "REV: X.X." No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the ...
... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes 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 this : "REV: X.X." No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact ...55 3-5 System ...55 3-6 Download Center 56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP31-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP31-DS3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push...
... CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the contrary, is complete. Check that the Male and Female push...
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... your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure...
... your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure...
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...unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to certain expansion cards like ...the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to the USB bracket. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable ...
...unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to certain expansion cards like ...the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to the USB bracket. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable ...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects...
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...channel. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the.... Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The date format is 13:0:0. ...
...channel. For example, 1 p.m. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None • Manual Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the.... Time Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. The date format is 13:0:0. ...
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...Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Halt on the system. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M...it will not stop . The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you to None. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information...
...Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Halt on the system. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M...it will not stop . The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you to None. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information...
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... the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to operate in SATA mode. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to This value is selected. When PATA IDE Set to is...
... the integrated SATA controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to operate in SATA mode. If your onboard SATA controller is automatically configured to Combined mode, you can manually re-configure it to Enhanced mode as needed. (Default) Combined Sets all SATA devices to This value is selected. When PATA IDE Set to is...
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... Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [14X] [+0.0] 3.73GHz (266x14) [Auto] [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Turbo] [Auto] 533 ******** [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.40000V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
... Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [14X] [+0.0] 3.73GHz (266x14) [Auto] [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Turbo] [Auto] 533 ******** [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.40000V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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... automatically adjust CPU computing power to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 700 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU ...frequency to 333 MHz. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this function. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system components, when...
... automatically adjust CPU computing power to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 700 MHz. Full Thrust Increases CPU ...frequency to 333 MHz. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 48 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this function. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system components, when...
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... CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage...
... CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage...
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... so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select...
... so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 54 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 54 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 55 -
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... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 62 - However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please...systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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. EP31DS3L.F1)...
... file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Restart the system. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 62 - However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please...systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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. EP31DS3L.F1)...
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...interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Unique Features Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on- Updating the BIOS with the @...BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then select the location...
...interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. 3. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Unique Features Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on- Updating the BIOS with the @...BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from File, then select the location...