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GA-EP41-UD3L GA-EP41-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP41UD3L-1003R
GA-EP41-UD3L GA-EP41-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-EP41UD3L-1003R
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Motherboard GA-EP41-UD3L/GA-EP41-US3L Mar. 26, 2009 Motherboard GA-EP41-UD3L/ GA-EP41-US3L Mar. 26, 2009
Motherboard GA-EP41-UD3L/GA-EP41-US3L Mar. 26, 2009 Motherboard GA-EP41-UD3L/ GA-EP41-US3L Mar. 26, 2009
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... like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual ... the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...
... like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual ... the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L 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 ...
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...-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP41-UD3L or GA-EP41-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
...-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP41-UD3L or GA-EP41-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
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GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS Coaxial Optical ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE_LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN LPT COM R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 RTL8111C/D(L) PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 FDD DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Intel® G41 ATX GA-EP41-UD3L/ GA-EP41-US3L CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SYS_FAN2 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IDE CI B_BIOS M_BIOS PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL "*" The GA-EP41-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-EP41-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS Coaxial Optical ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE_LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN LPT COM R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 RTL8111C/D(L) PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 FDD DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Intel® G41 ATX GA-EP41-UD3L/ GA-EP41-US3L CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SYS_FAN2 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IDE CI B_BIOS M_BIOS PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL "*" The GA-EP41-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation These ...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation...
...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation These ...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation...
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... two memory modules, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the DDR2_1 or...
... two memory modules, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the DDR2_1 or...
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...8226; Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3...
...8226; Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3...
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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches...
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... instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the ... the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the contrary, is to remove the cooler, on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of...
... instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the ... the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the contrary, is to remove the cooler, on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of...
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DS/SS - - - - Because of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...installing the memory to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After...
DS/SS - - - - Because of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...installing the memory to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 2: ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 2: ...
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... hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer...
... hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer...
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... the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 -
... the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 -
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... 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_I 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) CI 18) CLR_CMOS 19) PHASE_LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
... 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_I 15) SPDIF_O 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) CI 18) CLR_CMOS 19) PHASE_LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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...not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required ... cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V...
...not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required ... cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V...
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... possess a foolproof insertion design. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The... motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system...
... possess a foolproof insertion design. The pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The... motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system...
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... - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition Pin No. If you want to mute the back...Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. If your chassis provides an...
... - 27 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition Pin No. If you want to mute the back...Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. If your chassis provides an...
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For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF...
For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF...