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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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... or by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included...
... or by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual is protected by... GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Example: No part of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included...
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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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The box contents are for reference only. 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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on...
The box contents are for reference only. 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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on...
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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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.... • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware...have 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 - Prior to installation, carefully...
.... • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware...have 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 - Prior to installation, carefully...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP ...supported will be installed, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of chipset limitations, to avoid the system being ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install them on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP ...supported will be installed, we suggest that you install it on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of chipset limitations, to avoid the system being ...
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... Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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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.
..., 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.
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...should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins ...the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. 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 ...
...should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins ...the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. 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 ...
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...damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install two memory modules, we suggest that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and ...support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the memory. It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will double...
...damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install two memory modules, we suggest that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - Hardware Installation - 16 - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and ...support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) When memory modules of the memory. It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will double...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module.
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module.
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your card. Hardware...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your card. Hardware...
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.../2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port...
.../2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Serial Port Use the serial port...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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... power supply 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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the... motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power ...
... power supply 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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the... motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power ...
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...wire is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For purchasing ...pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of different color. 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 (...
...wire is the ground wire). For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For purchasing ...pin 1 of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin 1 of different color. 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 (...
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... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module...
... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Pin No. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module...
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...No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your ... GND 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 motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. 14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital...
...No. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your ... GND 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 motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. 14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital...