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GA-EP43-DS3LR/ GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1006 12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R
GA-EP43-DS3LR/ GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1006 12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R
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... documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Changes...
... documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Changes...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 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 ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 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 ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone 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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Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3LR or GA-EP43-DS3L or GA-EP43-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3LR or GA-EP43-DS3L or GA-EP43-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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... wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - Hardware Installation These stickers are required for...
... wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - Hardware Installation These stickers are required for...
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..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is inserted as the...
..., aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is inserted as the...
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... operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Secure the...
... operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Secure the...
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... cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the USB bracket. - 31 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the...
... cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to the USB bracket. - 31 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the...
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... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off...
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... this item to 333 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 1200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows... depending on your CPU. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU...
... this item to 333 MHz. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 1200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows... depending on your CPU. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 150 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU...
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...~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the CPU clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz...
...~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the CPU clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz...
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... set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive.... If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. All,...
... set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive.... If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. All,...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the ...
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
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Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model.... backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your floppy disk,...
...BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Before You Begin: 1. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-FlashTM? GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Motherboards that matches your motherboard model.... backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your floppy disk,...
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...not to complete. 3. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to save the BIOS update file obtained... motherboard model. Unique Features Failure to start. 3. Using @BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS without...
...not to complete. 3. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to save the BIOS update file obtained... motherboard model. Unique Features Failure to start. 3. Using @BIOS: 1. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. B. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS without...
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... RAID driver" (Figure 1). A. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support disk from a mass...
... RAID driver" (Figure 1). A. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support disk from a mass...
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... the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - A. 5-2 Configuring...
... the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - A. 5-2 Configuring...
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... note that the information contained herein was accurate in your effort. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 102 - We believe that the information in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it back"...electric and electronic devices and their components. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is on the product or...
... note that the information contained herein was accurate in your effort. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 102 - We believe that the information in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it back"...electric and electronic devices and their components. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is on the product or...