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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 is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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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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... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If...
... power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If...
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... pin along the direction of the installed CPU. 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 remove the cooler, on the motherboard. If...
... pin along the direction of the installed CPU. 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 remove the cooler, on the motherboard. If...
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...expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. 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 ...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 computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following ...
...expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. 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 ...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 computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following ...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the...
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... 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 factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
... 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 factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
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... if the CPU Host Clock Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 266 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. As stability is from...
... if the CPU Host Clock Control option is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 266 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of C.I.A.2. (Default) Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. As stability is from...
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...and North Bridge clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the fixed frequency. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are ...you to the CPU clock. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to operate at system bootup. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control...
...and North Bridge clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to the fixed frequency. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set the CPU clock prior to enhance memory performance when enabled. Options are ...you to the CPU clock. Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz. CPU Clock Drive Allows you to operate at system bootup. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control...
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...boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects ... (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of cylinders. ...
...boot will not stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 46 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects ... (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Head Number of cylinders. ...
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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 do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver...
...; 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 do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver...
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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. 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.
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...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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard ...- 68 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. EP43-UD3L E3c . . ....
...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. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard ...- 68 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. EP43-UD3L E3c . . ....
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... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS: 1. Before You Begin: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update:...
... the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from... and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS: 1. Before You Begin: 1. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update:...
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... Mic in the notification area. all at the same time. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... Mic in the notification area. all at the same time. Configuring Speakers: (The following for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
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... resources and ensure that the information in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help to help you with other waste. Contravention will be... If you purchased the product for activation of printing. We believe that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol...
... resources and ensure that the information in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help to help you with other waste. Contravention will be... If you purchased the product for activation of printing. We believe that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol...