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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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Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008
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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 4 -
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ... 60 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 62 2-14 Exit Without Saving 62 2-15 Security Chip Configuration (Note 63 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 4 -
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... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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...
... cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_1394_1 ATX R_USB GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Intel® P43 FDD PWR_FAN DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O ...IT8213 TPM IC (Note) TSB43AB23 CI F_USB2 F_USB1 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R.
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_1394_1 ATX R_USB GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Intel® P43 FDD PWR_FAN DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SPDIF_I CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_O ...IT8213 TPM IC (Note) TSB43AB23 CI F_USB2 F_USB1 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 COMA LPT F_PANEL F1_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 7 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R.
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Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ...
Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ...
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... card, be sure to different regional policy. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) This feature is installed,... Security (OEM version) 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. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) ...
... card, be sure to different regional policy. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is optional due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) This feature is installed,... Security (OEM version) 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. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) ...
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Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power ..., 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. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B.
Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power ..., 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. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B.
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... original memory bandwidth. It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of different capacity ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the ...
... original memory bandwidth. It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of different capacity ...When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the ...
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... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any...
... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any...
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Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back ... bracket: Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. the external SATA con- Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 19 -
Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back ... bracket: Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. the external SATA con- Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 19 -
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... of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the ...lower port (purple) 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 side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the...
... of the LAN port LEDs. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the ...lower port (purple) 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 side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the...
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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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
..., 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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 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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...cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure ... and the floppy disk drive cable. 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 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header...
...cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure ... and the floppy disk drive cable. 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 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header...
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... on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 1 Only for instructions on the chassis to indicate system power status. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- Pin No. 1 Definition GND SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND ...and RAID 10. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep...
... on when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 1 Only for instructions on the chassis to indicate system power status. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- Pin No. 1 Definition GND SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND ...and RAID 10. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep...
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... assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Pin No. 11)... audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 9 10 3 4 MIC2_R -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 ...
... assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Pin No. 11)... audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 9 10 3 4 MIC2_R -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 ...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to...
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to...
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... Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed...
... Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed...
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... Boot Menu. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.... : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -
... Boot Menu. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed.... : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to accept. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -