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... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The...
... your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The...
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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 the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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... iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel®... 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...
... iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel®... 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...
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... CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of 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 you begin to install the CPU: •...incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware ...
... CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of 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 you begin to install the CPU: •...incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware ...
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... 1. DS/SS - - - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in ... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are...the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel ...
... 1. DS/SS - - - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in ... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are...the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to chipset limitation, read the following : Channel ...
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... external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps... such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this feature, ensure that your...
... external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps... such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Use this feature, ensure that your...
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... and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. Hardware Installation Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your...
... and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. Hardware Installation Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your...
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... Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically...
... Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically...
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...not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop ... the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)...
...not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop ... the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for all other errors. • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)...
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...Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. (Note) Supported on Windows... Configures the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for the SATA controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that...
...Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. (Note) Supported on Windows... Configures the SATA controllers integrated in Native IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for the SATA controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that...
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... Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - To turn on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power...
... Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - To turn on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power...
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The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The HW Monitor tab allows you to the hardware ...is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. ...take effect or click Default to restore to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 -
The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The HW Monitor tab allows you to the hardware ...is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. ...take effect or click Default to restore to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 -
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... the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume, go to complete. Appendix ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle...
... the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume, go to complete. Appendix ing process when using the microphone function on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to Options and click Properties. It is recommended that you set the volume at its middle...