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GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
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...; For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to assist in any form or...
...; For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to assist in any form or...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 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 ... 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 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 ... 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 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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...LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield... Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
...LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield... Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The...
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These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If ...
These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If ...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down...
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...After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it ...Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card...
...After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it ...Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card...
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... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital...
... an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital...
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...pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for ...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis ...
...pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for ...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis ...
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...5 preset states. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. As stability is enabled. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to... manually set this item to maximize system performance. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup Turbo Increases CPU frequency by ...
...5 preset states. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. As stability is enabled. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to... manually set this item to maximize system performance. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup Turbo Increases CPU frequency by ...
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... the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency...clock. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the fixed frequency. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to operate at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, ...
... the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Standard Turbo Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency...clock. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to the fixed frequency. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to operate at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, ...
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...item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will be reserved for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to... None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. If you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Sector Number of...
...item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will be reserved for faster system startup. Options are used , set this item to... None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. If you to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. Sector Number of...
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system. The driver Autorun screen...
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system. The driver Autorun screen...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
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...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file ...Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is Q-Flash ? TM Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the... may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file ...Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is Q-Flash ? TM Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the... may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
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... is unable to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update ... a BIOS update. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features B. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
... is unable to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to start. 3. C. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update ... a BIOS update. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Unique Features B. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
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... system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your...
... system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your...
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... jack retasking capability that allows the user to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: ... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 -
... jack retasking capability that allows the user to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: ... the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 -
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...the waste collection centers for any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in this text. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE... omissions in this document is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we will help you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Also note that this product must...
...the waste collection centers for any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in this text. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE... omissions in this document is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we will help you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Also note that this product must...