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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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... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the ...use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
... respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the ...use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove...
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..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
..." when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... 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 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot... the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely...
... 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 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot... the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, .... Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, .... Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard...
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... 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 factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from...
... 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 factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from...
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.... Important It is from 90 MHz to 1200 MHz. As stability is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking... overclocking capability of your system bus to 266 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
.... Important It is from 90 MHz to 1200 MHz. As stability is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. C.I .A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking... overclocking capability of your system bus to 266 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
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... DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to the North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. CPU Clock Skew Allows ...Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L...
... DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to the North Bridge clock. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to set the system memory multiplier. CPU Clock Skew Allows ...Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. the second is the memory frequency that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 Uses Profile 1 settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L...
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... manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L ...the parameters of sectors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. The following fields display your system. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K...
... manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L ...the parameters of sectors. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. The following fields display your system. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K...
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...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...
...; For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - However, if the main BIOS is Q-FlashTM? What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest...and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support ...
... However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - However, if the main BIOS is Q-FlashTM? What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest...and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/27/2008-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOSTM? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support ...
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... Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to do ...Features 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. C. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update ...
... Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to do ...Features 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard model. C. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update ...
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..., you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to MP3 music...
..., you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to MP3 music...
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...collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste ... recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we will be used equipment must be taken to your local or ...
...collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste ... recycled in a manner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we will be used equipment must be taken to your local or ...