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GA-EP43T-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP43T3L-1001R
GA-EP43T-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-EP43T3L-1001R
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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on...motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation ...
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on...motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation ...
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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-EP43T-S3L 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-EP43T-S3L 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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... are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on...
... the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on...
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... the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable.
... and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable.
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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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations...
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations...
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...Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system hardware components. BIOS Setup For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo... the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to be set this feature. - 39 - Full ...
...Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on your system hardware components. BIOS Setup For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Turbo... the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this item to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this item to be set this feature. - 39 - Full ...
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...1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the North Bridge clock. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to operate at... its basic performance level. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you ...
...1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. Options are : Auto (default), 3~7. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to the North Bridge clock. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to operate at... its basic performance level. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you ...
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.... If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the system ... Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Total Memory The total amount of heads. BIOS Setup - 46 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are determined by using one of...
.... If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of cylinders. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Drive A Allows you to determine whether the system ... Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Total Memory The total amount of heads. BIOS Setup - 46 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are determined by using one of...
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... applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect...
... applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will then autodetect...
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Drivers Installation - 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.
Drivers Installation - 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.
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..., which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS™? Before You Begin 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP43T-S3L E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/15/2009-...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 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. P43TS3L.F1)...
..., which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS™? Before You Begin 1. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EP43T-S3L E1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/15/2009-...hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. 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. P43TS3L.F1)...
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... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before... connection (for your motherboard model. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed...
... applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions to complete. 3. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before... connection (for your motherboard model. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed...
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... speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 77 - The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio...
... speaker out, and Side speaker out. - 77 - The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio...
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... and ensure that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Moreover, we will be taken to the waste...of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The separate collection and ...
... and ensure that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Moreover, we will be taken to the waste...of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The separate collection and ...