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... User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice... 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. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this ...
... User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice... 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. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this ...
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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-DS3L. 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 CLK (100 ... 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 .../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-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 -
Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. 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 CLK (100 ... 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 .../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-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 -
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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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..., a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four ... sockets for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer... Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the...
..., a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four ... sockets for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer... Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the...
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... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the...
... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the...
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... hard drive is in different patterns to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...
... hard drive is in different patterns to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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...
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... 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. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation... a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 -
... 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. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation... a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 -
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...handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Replace the battery. 4. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power...able to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," 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 equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object ...
...handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. Replace the battery. 4. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power...able to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," 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 equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object ...
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... may result in system's failure to boot. 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 a Windows-based utility that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected...
... may result in system's failure to boot. 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 a Windows-based utility that you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected...
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... having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The...
... having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - A. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The...
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...the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS 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... 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 ...
...the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS 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... 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 ...
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...and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - You can create up to make changes. ...; Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but...
...and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - You can create up to make changes. ...; Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but...
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... 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
... 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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...overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you made is installed. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this ...is for advanced users only and we recommend you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in the...
...overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you made is installed. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - This page is present only if a CPU with the overclock/overvoltage settings you install a CPU that supports this ...is for advanced users only and we recommend you to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in the...
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... C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. C.I .A.2) is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending...
... C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. C.I .A.2) is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending...
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...800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you ...its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Standard Lets the system operate at system bootup. Uses Profile ...
...800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you ...its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Standard Lets the system operate at system bootup. Uses Profile ...
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tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup ...
tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRAS Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup ...
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... default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup CPU PLL The default is Auto. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother...
... default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup CPU PLL The default is Auto. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ******** Mother...