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... "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. No part of the product, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features 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&Downloads\...
... "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. No part of the product, read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features 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&Downloads\...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-S3L 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 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-S3L 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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...Specifications CPU w w Front Side Bus w Chipset w w Memory w w w Audio w w w w w LAN w Expansion Slots w w w Storage Interface w w w USB w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the ...
...Specifications CPU w w Front Side Bus w Chipset w w Memory w w w Audio w w w w w LAN w Expansion Slots w w w Storage Interface w w w USB w w Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE...memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the ...
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...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode/performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of the same ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...
...outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode/performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that memory of the same ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...
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... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides...
... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3...
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... a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Racing...
... a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 333 MHz. Racing...
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Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 44 - CPU PLL The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Termination ...
Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. BIOS Setup - 44 - CPU PLL The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. CPU Termination ...
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... error. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are : Auto (default), Large. BIOS Setup - 46 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ... 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 set to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode ...
... error. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Options are : Auto (default), Large. BIOS Setup - 46 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ... 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 set to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode ...
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... on Windows Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 54 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On...
... on Windows Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 54 - select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. This item is configurable only if the HPET Support is set to Enabled. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On...
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... set to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed - 57 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at...
... set to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed - 57 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at...
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... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module... clock for these components. The Smart tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. Before you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to see its information. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module... clock for these components. The Smart tab allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. Before you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.