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Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
Smart TPM User's Manual Rev. 1001 12MD-STPM-1001R • We recommend that you download the latest version of the Smart TPM utility from GIGABYTE's website. • If you have installed Ultra TPM earlier, you can install the Smart TPM utility directly without uninstalling Ultra TPM first. The original settings in Ultra TPM will be kept.
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... the File and folder encryption - fers to create the certificate. Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create an encryption certificate manually. Personal Secure Drive (PSD) as the example: You can select default key length for new certificates: Here you can configure a Encryption Certificate with this page...
... the File and folder encryption - fers to create the certificate. Click Next to create the certificate automatically, or click Change to create an encryption certificate manually. Personal Secure Drive (PSD) as the example: You can select default key length for new certificates: Here you can configure a Encryption Certificate with this page...
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...prompted, enter the TPM User Password to display the TPM User Password. B. When the times limit is not handy. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. This function requires that you can enable the TPM even if your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 1 time to 10 times. Right-...Select View User Password to enable the TPM. Other Features A. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to 30 seconds in the notification area and select Manual Login. Other Bluetooth Settings On the Other Settings tab, you plug in range of your computer. • Device Scan Time (sec.): Set the...
...prompted, enter the TPM User Password to display the TPM User Password. B. When the times limit is not handy. To disable the TPM, select Manual Logout. This function requires that you can enable the TPM even if your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 1 time to 10 times. Right-...Select View User Password to enable the TPM. Other Features A. Smart TPM will keep rescanning according to 30 seconds in the notification area and select Manual Login. Other Bluetooth Settings On the Other Settings tab, you plug in range of your computer. • Device Scan Time (sec.): Set the...
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GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R
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... as the exclu- No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is...information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. sive global distributor of the motherboard...
... as the exclu- No part of GIGABYTE. Example: Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is...information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. sive global distributor of the motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with ... 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - 5 -
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... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield... Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image...
... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield... Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image...
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... (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
... (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to...
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... 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Step 4: You should...
... 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. Push down each push pin. Step 4: You should...
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...completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 ...sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it...
...completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 ...sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it...
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Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 ...
Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 ...
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...) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to 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 clear the CMOS values...
...) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to 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 clear the CMOS values...
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... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust ... CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware ...
... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on CPU loading. Full Thrust ... CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. Disabled Disables the use of your system hardware ...
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...operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. 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 ...to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch ...
...operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. 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 ...to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Disabled Profile1 Disables this feature. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to be configurable. Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch ...
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...POST. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A 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 drive. ...Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will ...
...POST. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A 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 drive. ...Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to determine whether the system will ...
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... looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optional drive. After installing...
... looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your optional drive. After installing...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - 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.
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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. - 67 - 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. - 67 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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...without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is DualBIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a.../SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is corrupted or damaged,...
...without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. What is DualBIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a.../SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key... protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. What is corrupted or damaged,...
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... file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable and do... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. After Updating the BIOS:...
... file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that is stable and do... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. After Updating the BIOS:...