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Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®... /ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 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...
Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®... /ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 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...
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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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... 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- 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 installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the ...
... 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- 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 installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the ...
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... the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports...
... the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports...
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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 ...Defaults 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 -
...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 ...Defaults 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 -
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...set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only... configurations. If this feature. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster... of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is for the installed CPU. Note: If your ...
...set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only... configurations. If this feature. Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster... of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is for the installed CPU. Note: If your ...
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...supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L.../S3L Motherboard - 42 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows ...
...supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L.../S3L Motherboard - 42 - Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows ...
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...[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: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move...the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 -
...[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: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move...the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 -
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...Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - All, But Keyboard The...faster system startup. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Typically, 640 KB will...
...Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the system. - 47 - All, But Keyboard The...faster system startup. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Typically, 640 KB will...
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...of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your hard drive. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - 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) ...for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.
...of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of your hard drive. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - 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) ...for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.
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... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables... one CPU core. 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. set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. C4/C4E...
... by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) C2/C2E State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables... one CPU core. 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. set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. C4/C4E...
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...the return of the AC power. Select 32-bit mode when you to select the HPET mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be effective.... BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this item. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. Note...
...the return of the AC power. Select 32-bit mode when you to select the HPET mode for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at which the system will be effective.... BIOS Setup Disabled Disables this item. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to clear the password settings. Note...
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...are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; For example, when hard drives are different utilities. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress... RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
...are attached to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; For example, when hard drives are different utilities. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress... RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives...
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... take effect or click Default to restore to click Go for these components. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to see its information. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to individually change the core...
... take effect or click Default to restore to click Go for these components. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to see its information. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to individually change the core...
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... possible computer problems. (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 long, 9...enter BIOS Setup. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after... do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website.
... possible computer problems. (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 long, 9...enter BIOS Setup. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after... do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website.