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... like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. Documentation ... For detailed product information, carefully 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.
... like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. Documentation ... For detailed product information, carefully 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.
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU... Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 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 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56 2-9 PC...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU... Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 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 54 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 56 2-9 PC...
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...Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ... Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
...Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...74 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 75 4-5 Q-Share ...77 4-6 Time Repair ...78 Chapter 5 Appendix ... Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
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Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCIe ... JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 Intel® ICH10R 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 ... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 PCIe ... JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 Intel® ICH10R 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 ... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - 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 Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for...
GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - 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 Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for...
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...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel ...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four...
...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel ...memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four...
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... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...; Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
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... state. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Hardware Installation 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 indicate the problem. The LED keeps blinking ...
... state. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Hardware Installation 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 indicate the problem. The LED keeps blinking ...
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...to do so may cause 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be...
...to do so may cause 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be...
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...one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To enable the ... the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 20) 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...
...one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To enable the ... the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. 20) 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...
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... of the system in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to... quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended...
... of the system in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to... quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended...
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... screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. In Boot...
... screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press... directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. In Boot...
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...each item is in the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu...move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3L F1da) 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 ` PC Health...
...each item is in the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu...move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3L F1da) 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 ` PC Health...
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...voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the... current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to 8 profiles (...
...voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the... current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to 8 profiles (...
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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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... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is dependent on system configurations. Enabled will...
... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Note: If your overall system configurations. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is dependent on system configurations. Enabled will...
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.... Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. BIOS Setup As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item...
.... Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. BIOS Setup As stability is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item...
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...Disabled Disables this feature. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Extreme Memory ...Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. System Memory ...
...Disabled Disables this feature. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at three different performance levels. Extreme Memory ...Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. System Memory ...
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... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15.
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... Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options...
... Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options...