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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 ... 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 ... 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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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. 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 -
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...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 ...slot 4 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive ...
...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 ...slot 4 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP43-DS3. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk drive ...
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... XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM... Norton Internet 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 different regional policy.
... XP/Vista 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you install. (Note 4) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM... Norton Internet 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 different regional policy.
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... socket lever. 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. B. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin...
... socket lever. 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. B. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin...
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... the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of... has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: 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 -
... the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of... has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: 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 -
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... slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in your computer. 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 is fully inserted...
... slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in your computer. 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 is fully inserted...
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Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this port for USB devices such ...
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 20 - Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this port for USB devices such ...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 4 14 7 13 21 9 12 18 17 10 16 15 19 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 22 2 6 11 4 5 20 4 14 7 13 21 9 12 18 17 10 16 15 19 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) ...
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... cable is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/ PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be...
... cable is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/ PWR_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The types of different color. 34 33 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be...
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The LED is on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard ... number of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to indicate system power status...
The LED is on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard ... number of hard drives does not have to be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EP43-DS3R. The LED keeps blinking when the system is operating. The ICH10R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to indicate system power status...
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... front panel audio module to the header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and...
... front panel audio module to the header. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and...
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... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification.
... bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a device. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification.
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... 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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information 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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and...
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... the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -
... the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04... Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 -
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...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 view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to... of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each...
...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 view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to... of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Only for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each...
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... based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
... based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
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... to operate at its basic performance level. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets...
... to operate at its basic performance level. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to set the system memory multiplier. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Standard Turbo Extreme Lets...
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... Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto...
... Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - Twr2wr(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto...