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GA-EP43C-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP43CDS3-1001R
GA-EP43C-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP43CDS3-1001R
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...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use of the ... Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your...
...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use of the ... Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your...
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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 70 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 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-EP43C-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-EP43C-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to system components as well as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are uncertain ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to system components as well as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - If you are uncertain ...
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... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally.
... the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally.
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... you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot...in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
... you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot...in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF...
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
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CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on ... adjustable range is enabled. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading.
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: System stability varies, depending on ... adjustable range is enabled. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 333 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 266 MHz. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading.
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... Express and North Bridge clock. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s)... settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance...
... Express and North Bridge clock. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the CPU and North Bridge clock. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are dependent on XMP memory module(s)... settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. (G)MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below may differ according to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance...
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... an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device...this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
... an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device...this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
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... system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to restart your optional drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and...
... system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to restart your optional drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-EP43C-DS3 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-EP43C-DS3 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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Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
Drivers Installation Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file...download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file...download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to...
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...- Follow the on -screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from ...Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the...
...- Follow the on -screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS: 1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from ...Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. 3. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the...
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...) audio provides Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (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...
...) audio provides Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (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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...and their components. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help you with other waste. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 90 - Also note that the information in this text. Moreover, we will be glad to help to conserve natural ...of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is recycled in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this product must...
...and their components. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help you with other waste. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 90 - Also note that the information in this text. Moreover, we will be glad to help to conserve natural ...of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is recycled in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this product must...