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GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
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Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
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... order to assist in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be...The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ...
... order to assist in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be...The revision number on how to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - Only for GA-EP43-UD3L.
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - Only for GA-EP43-UD3L.
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... computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic ...and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user....
... computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic ...and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user....
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... Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/... 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 ... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 -
... Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/... 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 ... USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 -
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... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 -
... CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 -
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... socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...
... socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin ...
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...one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold ...always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective ...
...one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold ...always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective ...
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... CPU cooler may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 ...- 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male...
... CPU cooler may adhere to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 ...- 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male...
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...Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. If you begin to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in the same colored ... will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "-...
...Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. If you begin to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in the same colored ... will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "-...
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... orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory...
... orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ... your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3.
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug ... your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3.
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Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to ... short inside the cable connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it...
Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to ... short inside the cable connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Hardware Installation Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it...
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... Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
... Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
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...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
...) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 16) LPT 17) COMA 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)...
... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet...-12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)...
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Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The types of floppy disk ... may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting a...
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The types of floppy disk ... may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting a...