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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 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 ... the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 57 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 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 ... the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 55 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 57 ...
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... 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 81 4-6 Q-Share ...82...Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
... 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 77 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...78 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 79 4-5 Ultra TPM (Note 81 4-6 Q-Share ...82...Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 ...® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM (Note) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This...
Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x1 ...® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM (Note) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) Due to Windows XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...
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...motherboard supports the memory. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are ... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS... only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
...motherboard supports the memory. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are ... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS... only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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...the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a ... 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull ... 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot.
...the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a ... 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull ... 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot.
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...cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
...cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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... > to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot...first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen ...
... > to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot...first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen ...
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... Help) of function keys available for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 37 - Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3R D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC ...
... Help) of function keys available for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 37 - Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3R D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC ...
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... Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU ... defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. First select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
... Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU ... defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. First select the profile you can use the SPACE key) and then press to...
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Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** ... in damage to be configurable. mode based on your overall system configurations. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM...
Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** ... in damage to be configurable. mode based on your overall system configurations. Enabled will work stably with unlocked clock ratio is for the installed CPU. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference MCH/DRAM Reference ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage DRAM...
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Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier ... the system operate at its basic performance level. the second is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to adjust...
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Auto sets memory multiplier ... the system operate at its basic performance level. the second is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to adjust...
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...Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note... errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Press to accept. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports...
...Check [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note... errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Press to accept. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports...
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... monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on... the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the first display. PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the first display. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3...
... monitor display from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on... the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the first display. PEG2 Sets PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) as the first display. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3...
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... and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-EP43-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10...
... and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-EP43-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables AHCI for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH10...
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...SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Enabled clears...set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status ...
...SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Enabled clears...set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to CMOS, and then restart your system. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status ...
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... Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may...
... Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may...
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...supervisor password if you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes to BIOS settings. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 61 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two... separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the ...
...supervisor password if you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes to BIOS settings. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 61 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two... separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the ...
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... all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. This saves the changes to the CMOS. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 62 - 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008...
... all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. This saves the changes to the CMOS. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 62 - 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008...
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Enabled Enables the security chip. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to enter the setup screen: Setup Warning User Information in the security chip. Press to different regional policy. - 63 - ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. It is cleared! If you use this function with the Supervisor/User password. BIOS Setup
Enabled Enables the security chip. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to enter the setup screen: Setup Warning User Information in the security chip. Press to different regional policy. - 63 - ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Security Chip Enables or disables the security chip. It is cleared! If you use this function with the Supervisor/User password. BIOS Setup