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...in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by ..., read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Example: is...
...in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by ..., read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Example: is...
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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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...® 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... feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R.
...® 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... feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3R.
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...GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to different regional policy. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS... 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...
...GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to different regional policy. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS... 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...
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...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ...DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode ... DDR2_4 Due to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ...
...memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and ...DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode ... DDR2_4 Due to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ...
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... for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing...
... for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your card. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing...
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..., hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 27 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. PW+ PWSPEAK...
..., hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 27 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. PW+ PWSPEAK...
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...function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
...function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
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... more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one . 21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one . 21) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you can press + in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the ...
... the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," ...for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you can press + in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the ...
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... Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . The system will still be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for... the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the...
... Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . The system will still be based on page 50. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for... the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the...
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...Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 37 - Only for the current submenus Access ... 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 ` ...
...Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 37 - Only for the current submenus Access ... 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 ` ...
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... defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before,...PC Health Status Use this function to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press ...
... defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for GA-EP43-DS3R. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before,...PC Health Status Use this function to the system and BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press ...
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BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
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... the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and... default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 -
... the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to increase the CPU clock ratio set the R.G.B. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and... default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0.5. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 -
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... system bus to maximize system performance. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 1200 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable...
... system bus to maximize system performance. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 1200 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable...
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...this feature. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels.... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS...
...this feature. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels.... System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS...
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tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRRD x ...
tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control x tRRD x ...
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... default is Auto. Channel A Reference The default is Auto. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. MCH/DRAM Reference The...
... default is Auto. Channel A Reference The default is Auto. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. MCH/DRAM Reference The...