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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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... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to use of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 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 ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone 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 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 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 ... (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone 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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...-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 box contents...
...-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 box contents...
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... during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure...
... during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 11 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure...
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.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Step 4: You...
.... If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of arrow is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Push down each push pin. Step 4: You...
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...the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion ...
...the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Align the card with your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion ...
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... require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. - 31 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
... require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. - 31 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
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... do 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 factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
... do 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 factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
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... your CPU. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. The...depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe ...
... your CPU. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. The...depending on CPU loading. BIOS Setup For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe ...
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...memory multiplier. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. System Memory ...Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (...
...memory multiplier. Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. System Memory ...Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the fixed frequency. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (...
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...system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder...set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
...system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder...set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
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Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating ...
Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
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Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. ...the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - What is DualBIOSTM? ep43ds3l.F1) to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you from...
...pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. ...the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - What is DualBIOSTM? ep43ds3l.F1) to enter Q-Flash. With Q-Flash you from...
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...file could cause your system not to boot. - 73 - B. Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. In ... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function...
...file could cause your system not to boot. - 73 - B. Using @BIOS: 1. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. C. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. In ... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function...
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... mass storage devices for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 87 - A. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have any device support disks...
... mass storage devices for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 87 - A. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have any device support disks...
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A. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - Doubleclick the icon to the Mic in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker ... panel audio module), refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams...
A. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - Doubleclick the icon to the Mic in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/ Subwoofer speaker ... panel audio module), refer to be present on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. all at the same time. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams...
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... be used equipment must be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 102 - The separate collection and recycling of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to conserve natural resources and ensure... that it back" to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we will be disposed of printing. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in your product's user's manual...
... be used equipment must be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 102 - The separate collection and recycling of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to conserve natural resources and ensure... that it back" to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we will be disposed of printing. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in your product's user's manual...