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...1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in ..."REV: X.X." Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/...
...1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in ..."REV: X.X." Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/...
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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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9...
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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9...
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... 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 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 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 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
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... Channel 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 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
... Channel 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 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - 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 Xpress...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - 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 Xpress...
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...Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - DS/SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the... four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed ...
...Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - DS/SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the... four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed ...
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... BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L...
... BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express x16 slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L...
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...SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 the hard drive activity LED...state. You may configure the way to turn off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The ...
...SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 the hard drive activity LED...state. You may configure the way to turn off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The ...
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... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. 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...turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. ...
... Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. 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...turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. ...
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... battery: 1. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. Replace the battery. 4. 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You...
... battery: 1. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. Replace the battery. 4. 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You...
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... recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
... recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to...
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... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. A. Note: The setting in Boot...to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . ...
... key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. A. Note: The setting in Boot...to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To exit Boot Menu, press . ...
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...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) 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 ...the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute ...
...items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) 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 ...the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute ...
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...CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail...password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the...
...CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail...password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure 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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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Frequency Displays the... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - MCH Core ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) 1.100V [Auto] 1.550V...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Frequency Displays the... the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - MCH Core ICH I/O >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) 1.100V [Auto] 1.550V...
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...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 39 - Disabled Cruise Disables the use of 5 preset states. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. 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) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed...
...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 39 - Disabled Cruise Disables the use of 5 preset states. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. 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) is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be changed...
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.... Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the system memory multiplier. CPU ...PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. 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. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (...
.... Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the system memory multiplier. CPU ...PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. 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. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (...
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tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 ...
tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 ...
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...), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level ...: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. BIOS Setup Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile x Data Driving Pull...
...), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Cmd Driving Pull-Down Level ...: Auto (default), +8~-7. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), 667MHz, 800MHz, 1066MHz, OC-1200, OC-1333. BIOS Setup Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile x Data Driving Pull...