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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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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 Install...
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 Install...
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... sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/...capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory ... Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two...
... sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/...capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory ... Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - It is installed. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to ...Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to ...Card: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
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... to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is... detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on when ...
... to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is... detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on when ...
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...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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS... 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion...
...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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS... 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion...
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...device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up... POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC-00 Function Keys : POST SCREEN Press the key to the...
...device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up... POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC-00 Function Keys : POST SCREEN Press the key to the...
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... 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 Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-...
... 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 Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-...
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... each profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you wish to load, then press to...
... each profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you wish to load, then press to...
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Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or ...
Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or ...
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.... Disabled Disables this feature. 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 adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD...
.... Disabled Disables this feature. 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 adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD...
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.... Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. ...640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Sector Number of extended memory. ...
.... Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the system. Landing Zone Landing zone. ...640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Sector Number of extended memory. ...
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... Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 56 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/...record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows ...
... Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 56 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/...record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows ...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 58 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized ...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 58 - Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized ...
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... without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 60 - Press or to return to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
... without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 60 - Press or to return to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 64 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 64 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - What is Q-FlashTM? What...
... flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - What is Q-FlashTM? What...
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...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults (Y/NS)a?veY&...to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS ...
...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults (Y/NS)a?veY&...to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 70 - As the system boots, you reload BIOS ...
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... Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). B. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 74 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users...
... Halt (C1E) and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set to run in taskbar) 15 INFO/Help 16 Live Utility Update (Check for the first time (Note 4). B. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 74 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users...
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... 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 84 - Q:In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. A: Some advanced options are some... the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A: Make sure your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website.
... 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 84 - Q:In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. A: Some advanced options are some... the power cord and restart your motherboard, please go to restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A: Make sure your speaker is still on GIGABYTE's website.
