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...; ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 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...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge 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...
...; ICH7 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 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...supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge 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...
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... limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
... limitation, you must install the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme/ CoreTM 2 Quad/ CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual-Core/ Celeron Dual-Core/ Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 12 -
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....) • 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. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • ... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may occur. ...
....) • 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. If you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • ... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU may occur. ...
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... Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. ...memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 and DDR2_2) with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - A memory...
... Dual Channel mode with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. ...memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 and DDR2_2) with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - A memory...
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... Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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... drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the .... Landing Zone Landing zone. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Halt on the system. Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - The following fields display your ...
... drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the .... Landing Zone Landing zone. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Halt on the system. Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 36 - The following fields display your ...
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... for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to accept. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - BIOS Setup Options are:...Max. After configuring this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Load-Line Calibration CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization ...
... for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to accept. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - BIOS Setup Options are:...Max. After configuring this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Load-Line Calibration CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization ...
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...supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; GA-EP31-DS3L... Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup...as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute...
...supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; GA-EP31-DS3L... Motherboard - 38 - Set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup...as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute...
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... may not be turned on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss...mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the ... Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; Memory The system returns to clear the password settings.
... may not be turned on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss...mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the system. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the ... Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; Memory The system returns to clear the password settings.
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... O.C FSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control...mode based on your overall system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this feature. - 47 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) •...
... O.C FSB1600 CPU CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control...mode based on your overall system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this feature. - 47 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) •...
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...8226; At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. For example, when hard drives are ...the second SATA connector and so forth. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different ...
...8226; At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. For example, when hard drives are ...the second SATA connector and so forth. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different ...
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...(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of ...function of these components. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - GO 6. may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our...
...(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of ...function of these components. GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 66 - GO 6. may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our...
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... hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. A: The following Award...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 76 - Q:Why is the light ...
... hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. A: The following Award...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP31-DS3L Motherboard - 76 - Q:Why is the light ...