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... GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only...
... GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only...
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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...when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System ...
...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...when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System ...
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... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation ... keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before...according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation ... keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before...according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory ...memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support...
...the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory ...memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support...
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...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing Control ` Advanced Timing Control 800 ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Memory Frequency (Mhz) DRAM Timing Selectable >>>>> Standard Timing Control x CAS Latency Time x tRCD x tRP x tRAS >>>>> Advanced Timing Control ` Advanced Timing Control 800 ... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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... board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) ... Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is present only if a CPU with the overclock/... may result in damage to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 -
... board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) ... Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is present only if a CPU with the overclock/... may result in damage to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 -
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... are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - CPU...
... are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Auto sets memory multiplier according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - CPU...
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...4 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1...Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - Time Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using ...
...4 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1...Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - Time Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using ...
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...installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are used , set to CHS. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to...device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by using one...
...installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are used , set to CHS. Landing Zone Landing zone. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to...device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by using one...
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...Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - to accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (... up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note...
...Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - to accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (... up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) x C4/C4E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note...
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... state. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) C4/C4E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables...
... state. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more enhanced power-saving state than C2/C2E... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption. (Default: Disabled) C4/C4E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables...
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... 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Press on this function. (Default) Double ... . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you...
... 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. To turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Press on this function. (Default) Double ... . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and then press to accept. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you...
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... may affect the speed at the end of it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are...following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make ...
... may affect the speed at the end of it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are...following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up your system data and perform restoration of the hard drive, make ...
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...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to be sure to click Go for CPU and memory... to restore to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - The HW Monitor tab allows you to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you to -use your ATI or NVIDIA...
...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to be sure to click Go for CPU and memory... to restore to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - The HW Monitor tab allows you to default values. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you to -use your ATI or NVIDIA...
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.... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1... and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for your computer. Refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . A: Make sure your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... Appendix Q:How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Turn off your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your...
.... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1... and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for your computer. Refer to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on . A: Make sure your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... Appendix Q:How do the beeps emitted during the POST. Turn off your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your...