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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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... any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Check your ...motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and ...
... any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. Check your ...motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and ...
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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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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 above are subject to ...
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 above are subject to ...
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... electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU...
... the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU...
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... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After...
... Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. After...
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... to prevent damage to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 the USB bracket. - 31 - Pin...
... to prevent damage to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 the USB bracket. - 31 - Pin...
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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. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and...
... 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. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and...
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... your system bus to be set the CPU host frequency. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading...% or 19% depending on 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 200 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading.
... your system bus to be set the CPU host frequency. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent on CPU loading...% or 19% depending on 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 200 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading.
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...on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the CPU clock. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to be configurable. Uses Profile 2 ...clock. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to operate at system bootup. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 -
...on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the CPU clock. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to be configurable. Uses Profile 2 ...clock. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to operate at system bootup. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 -
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... disk drive is set to CHS. Head Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of ... are used , 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 None. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode...
... disk drive is set to CHS. Head Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of ... are used , 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 None. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Floppy 3 Mode...
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.... (The system will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Failure to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
.... (The system will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Failure to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. 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 -
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...update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - However, if the main BIOS is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. ep43ds3l.F1) to enter Q-Flash. During the POST, press the key to your ... is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
...update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - However, if the main BIOS is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you from...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. ep43ds3l.F1) to enter Q-Flash. During the POST, press the key to your ... is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Restart the system. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, ...
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...Features Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs.... performing a BIOS update. 2. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard is unable to boot. - 73...
...Features Using @BIOS: 1. screen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup program. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs.... performing a BIOS update. 2. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- After Updating the BIOS: After updating the BIOS, restart your motherboard is unable to boot. - 73...
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Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Currently, Setup ...
Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Currently, Setup ...
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..., and Side speaker out. all at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on next page...the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to the Mic ...
..., and Side speaker out. all at the same time. Doubleclick the icon to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on next page...the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your microphone to the Mic ...
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...maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you , "take it is subject to change without our written permission, and...manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that this text. Contravention will be disposed of properly. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your local or regional waste collection administration for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L...
...maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you , "take it is subject to change without our written permission, and...manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that this text. Contravention will be disposed of properly. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your local or regional waste collection administration for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L...