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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The logo is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation .... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks ...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The logo is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation .... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43C-DS3 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43C-DS3 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 ...
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...Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme... CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel® 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 MHz FSB North ...
...Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme... CoreTM 2 Duo processor/ Intel® 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 MHz FSB North ...
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... the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the... CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read...
... the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the... CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read...
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... be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. DS/SS - - GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and...
... be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. DS/SS - - GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and...
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... feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
... feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
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...; Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the... provide one end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification.
...; Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the... provide one end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification.
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... by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of your system hardware components. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to be set the CPU host frequency. Note...
... by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. The adjustable range is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of your system hardware components. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is from 90 MHz to be set the CPU host frequency. Note...
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... the IDE/SATA device on the system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard... drive specifications. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to specify whether the installed floppy ...
... the IDE/SATA device on the system. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 46 - • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard... drive specifications. IDE Channel 2/3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to specify whether the installed floppy ...
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...controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA ...be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 50 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled...
...controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. In Legacy mode the SATA ...be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 50 - Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled...
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...the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will be effective. Memory The system returns to turn on a specific day in a month. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the system, enter the password and...avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Press on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to accept. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned...
...the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at which the system will be effective. Memory The system returns to turn on a specific day in a month. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the system, enter the password and...avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. Press on the system. Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: Set the time at a specific time on each day or on the system. Resume by Alarm Determines whether to accept. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned...
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...make sure that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Available functions in.... GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's ...
...make sure that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Available functions in.... GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's ...
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... Volume, go to complete. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume. Appendix It is recommended that you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during...
... Volume, go to complete. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume. Appendix It is recommended that you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during...