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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 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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...-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 change without...
...-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 change without...
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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-UD3L. 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 GA-EP43-UD3L. Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 -
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ...® 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.)/1333/1066/800... 1) 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ...® 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.)/1333/1066/800... 1) 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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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.... 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 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.... 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.
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power ... into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B.
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power ... into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B.
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... a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - If you begin to be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - ...
... a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug ...the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - If you begin to be installed in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - ...
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...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card... card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer....
...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card... card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer....
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... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF... at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 -
... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Coaxial S/PDIF... at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 -
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... configuration in jack. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out...
... configuration in jack. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out...
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... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the...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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer...
... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the...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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer...
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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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb...
.... 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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb...
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.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for...
.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for...
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...digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you... from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 -
...digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you... from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 -
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This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Pin No. To clear... values (e.g. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 touch...
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Pin No. To clear... values (e.g. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. 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 touch...
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... Menu is effective for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys...
... Menu is effective for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys...
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... unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, 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 can use...
... unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, 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 can use...
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... allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Note: If your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear...
... allows the BIOS to automatically set in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Note: If your overall system configurations. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear...