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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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor...ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 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 Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor...ICH10 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 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 ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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 ... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
... and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
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...settings may result in system's failure to be configurable. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of these components. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is dependent on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note...default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock ...
...settings may result in system's failure to be configurable. If this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of these components. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is dependent on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. CPU Clock Ratio (Note...default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock ...
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... Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets...
... Frequency Latch Allows you to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Drive Allows you to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto sets...
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...(Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you.... Sector Number of cylinders. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of extended memory. Extended Memory The amount of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel...
...(Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you.... Sector Number of cylinders. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of extended memory. Extended Memory The amount of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel...
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...state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 48 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. to 3 ...a platform to descrease power consumption. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function.
...state than C2/C2E. Limit CPUID Max. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports multi-core technology. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 48 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to let the CPU enter C2/C2E mode in independent partitions. to 3 ...a platform to descrease power consumption. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function.
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... mouse, power on automatically. Press on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. Note: To use this item and set a password with 1~5 ... Password Set the password when Power On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on the Windows 98 keyboard to Password. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 54 - AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Disabled Disables this function....
... mouse, power on automatically. Press on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on the system, enter the password and press . Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. Note: To use this item and set a password with 1~5 ... Password Set the password when Power On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on the Windows 98 keyboard to Password. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 54 - AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Disabled Disables this function....
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... speed alarm. The HW Monitor tab allows you to see its information. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 72 - You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to monitor ...C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to install additional software. You can choose the alert sound from a ...
... speed alarm. The HW Monitor tab allows you to see its information. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 72 - You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Smart tab allows you to monitor ...C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to install additional software. You can choose the alert sound from a ...
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A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q:Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. Turn off your computer. 5. Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: The following Award BIOS beep code ...short: CMOS setting error 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:How do I have this...
A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Q:Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. Turn off your computer. 5. Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: The following Award BIOS beep code ...short: CMOS setting error 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:How do I have this...