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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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...or by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. For...
...or by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: All rights reserved. For...
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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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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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy...
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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy...
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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 DDR2_1 ... 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 DDR2_1 ... 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 -
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...supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the... computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all ...
...supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the... computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all ...
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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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... installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU...
... installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU...
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... installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin 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. B. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 -
... installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin 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. B. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 -
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... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ... on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation 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...
... the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape ... on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the motherboard. Hardware Installation 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...
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... limitation, read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4... mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 -
... limitation, read the following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4... mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 -
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module...
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module...
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...came with the slot, and press down on your card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Example: Installing and Removing a ... any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the...
...came with the slot, and press down on your card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Example: Installing and Removing a ... any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Press the...
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... out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS... it from the connector. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes...
... out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS... it from the connector. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes...
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... a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in jack ( ). Use this jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
... a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in jack ( ). Use this jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... 3.3V -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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the...
... 3.3V -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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the...
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... recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation 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 ... +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks.
... recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation 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 ... +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks.