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... In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
... In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan...
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..., 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/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
..., 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/ System cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
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...sockets as following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - - -
...sockets as following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS - - GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - - -
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... not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the same capacity, brand, speed for optimum performance. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
... not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the same capacity, brand, speed for optimum performance. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED:.../mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When ...
... external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED:.../mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When ...
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...system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to... locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and ...
...system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to... locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and ...
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...F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load... also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup....
...F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load... also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup....
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... port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM...Status field will show Open, and the length shown is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
... port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will only operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM...Status field will show Open, and the length shown is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Cable Length Displays transmission speed Displays the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the...
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... Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning CPU Smart... Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 56 - If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails.
... Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning CPU Smart... Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 56 - If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails.
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BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 57 -
BIOS Setup You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 57 -
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.... "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS...
.... "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Supporting NTFS...
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...each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your ... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. After ...linearly based on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and ...
...each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. GA-EP43C-DS3 Motherboard - 74 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your ... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Windows environment. After ...linearly based on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and ...