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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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... is 1.0. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For ...
... is 1.0. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For ...
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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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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 product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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 product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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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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... 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 ...best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...
... 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 ...best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...
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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 32-bit operating system ... on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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 32-bit operating system ... on the DDR2_1 and DDR2_3 sockets. (Go to install two memory modules, we suggest that you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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...CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and...of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the ...
...CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and...of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the ...
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... locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step...
... locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step...
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....) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the.... Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
....) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to the.... Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
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...in Dual Channel mode. 1. to install two memory modules, we suggest that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a ...SS SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to 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 before you...
...in Dual Channel mode. 1. to install two memory modules, we suggest that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a ...SS SS SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to 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 before you...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...
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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. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. ...
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. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. ...
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... audio. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
... audio. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
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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 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 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 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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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. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... 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. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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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). Most fan headers possess a foolproof ... is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system...
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). Most fan headers possess a foolproof ... is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system...
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... a single plug. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
... a single plug. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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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 your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your ... 3 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - Pin No. For ...
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 ... 3 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. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware Installation - 28 - Pin No. For ...