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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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Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008
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... be made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read...
... be made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read...
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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 and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing ...
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 and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - 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...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - 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...
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O ... ICH10 Intel® ICH10R SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 -
GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O ... ICH10 Intel® ICH10R SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 -
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... or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the ...product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the...
... or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the ...product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the...
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...GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L... 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 ...
...GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L... 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 ...
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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.... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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.... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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..., graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may...
..., graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 15 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may...
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... not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or...
... not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or...
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... check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 17 - Push down each push pin. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing...
... check the back of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 17 - Push down each push pin. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing...
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...chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines.../performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity ...
...chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines.../performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity ...
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the...
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the...
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... Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps...
... Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps...
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...motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for GA-EP43...-DS3LR. - 21 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 ...
...motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only for GA-EP43...-DS3LR. - 21 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 ...
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... the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Mic In...
... the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Mic In...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 21 2 10 6 4 5 20 13 4 14 19 8 12 17 16 18 15 7 9 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 21 2 10 6 4 5 20 13 4 14 19 8 12 17 16 18 15 7 9 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE...
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...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). Do not insert the power supply cable... into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. ...
...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). Do not insert the power supply cable... into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. ...