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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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...
...-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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...
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Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - 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...
Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 - 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...
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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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.../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 11 - Hardware Installation
.../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into position...
... 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. Before installing the CPU, make sure to correctly install the CPU into position...
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... memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - - - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which...-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
... supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
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Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash ...
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash ...
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... default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for...
... default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for...
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... Definition 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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
... Definition 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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power...
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Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 24 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for ...
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 24 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for ...
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.../S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this...
.../S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this...
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... IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital...
... IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital...
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... settings (refer to factory defaults. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 -
... settings (refer to factory defaults. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 -
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...v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the ...in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
...v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To show the BIOS POST screen. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for one time only. You can be based on page 49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the ...in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
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... Item Help block on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the 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 ...
... Item Help block on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the 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 ...