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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... Memory 17 1-5 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 ...
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... Memory 17 1-5 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 ...
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x .../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 11 -
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x .../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 11 -
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..., it is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ... 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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective ...
..., it is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ... 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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective ...
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... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to ...Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to the pin assignments below. The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The S0 On LED is on when the...
... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to ...Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to the pin assignments below. The system reports system startup status by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The S0 On LED is on when the...
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...Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ...default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. Inadequately altering the settings ...
...Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ...default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. Inadequately altering the settings ...
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...screen. BIOS Setup Help for each item is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. 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 ...Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make ...
...screen. BIOS Setup Help for each item is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. 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 ...Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make ...
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...access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will 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 this menu to see information about autodetected system...settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. 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 complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker...
...access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will 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 this menu to see information about autodetected system...settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. 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 complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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... Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when...
... Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when...
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... to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 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 ... the key. This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 60 - 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-...
... to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 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 ... the key. This saves the changes to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 60 - 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-...
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... take over on the main BIOS. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin: 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two...
... take over on the main BIOS. What is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin: 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two...
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...attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. When the message "Are... you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. In ...
...attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to Drive Please:Mproevses any key to return to a floppy disk. When the message "Are... you to save the BIOS file to the main menu. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. In ...
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...standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on GIGABYTE's website. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the...short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 84 - If your speaker is the light of the battery holder, making them short ... CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. In the Main Menu, press + to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: If your motherboard, please go ...
...standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on GIGABYTE's website. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the...short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 84 - If your speaker is the light of the battery holder, making them short ... CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. In the Main Menu, press + to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: If your motherboard, please go ...