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...instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the... revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual... page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
...instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the... revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual... page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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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-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - 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... 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 ...Center/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-DS3L.
Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - 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... 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 ...Center/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-DS3L.
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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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... module can be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to..., it is installed. 2. DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory ...
... module can be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to..., it is installed. 2. DS/SS - - GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory ...
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... chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided 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 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Align the... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer.
... chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided 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 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Align the... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer.
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..., reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart... connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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) Connects to indicate the problem.
..., reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart... connecting the cables. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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) Connects to indicate the problem.
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... seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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...computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Turn off . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug...battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are ...
...computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. 21) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Turn off . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug...battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are ...
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... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the...
... is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." ...If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST...
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 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. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." ...If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST...
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... When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move 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 ...
... When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move 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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... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the...
... system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the...
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BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock ...
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... the board to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows...
... the board to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to be configurable. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows...
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... overclocking capability of your system hardware components. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on your CPU. BIOS Setup Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU...
... overclocking capability of your system hardware components. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on your CPU. BIOS Setup Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU...
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CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ...its best performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default:...
CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ...its best performance level. Options for adjusting memory multiplier below to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default:...
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tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ...
tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ...
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BIOS Setup tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The ...
BIOS Setup tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The ...