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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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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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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 motherboard image is for reference only and the...
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 motherboard image is for reference only and the...
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...your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with your operating system. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal ...
...your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came... with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to the chassis back panel with your operating system. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal ...
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...with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Pin No. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap...
...with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Pin No. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap...
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...memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the ... install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to operate at its best performance level. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz,...
...memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to adjust the amplitude of the ... install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to operate at its best performance level. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz,...
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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 - 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.
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... safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is Q-Flash ? Restart the system. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is potentially risky...the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS...
... safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. What is Q-Flash ? Restart the system. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - What is potentially risky...the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS...
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... speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over...that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - A.
... speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to access the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio driver, make a telephone call over...that allows the user to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Configuring Speakers: (The following for each jack through the audio driver. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - A.
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...office, your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents... to you may contact us at the time of with your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of properly. For more information about where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "...
...office, your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents... to you may contact us at the time of with your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of properly. For more information about where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "...