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... types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
... types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-UD3L 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-UD3L 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent...
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... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard...
... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices JMicron 368 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard...
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... in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used and installed in...
... in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used and installed in...
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... BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports...
... BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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...Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector...
...Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN2 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector...
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... enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to 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 touch the two pins for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
... enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to 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 touch the two pins for more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
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... the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered...
... the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered...
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..., hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load...
..., hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load...
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... Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference ICH I/O 1.100V 0.760V 1.550V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level ICH Core 1.100V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto...
... Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) MCH Core MCH Reference ICH I/O 1.100V 0.760V 1.550V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level ICH Core 1.100V [Auto] >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage 1.500V [Auto...
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... The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 44 - Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. CPU PLL The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. MCH...
... The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 44 - Disabled sets the CPU voltage following Intel specifications. (Default: Disabled) CPU Vcore The default is Auto. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control CPU Load-Line Calibration Enables or disables Load-Line Calibration. CPU PLL The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. Enabling this feature adjusts Vdroop, keeping the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. MCH...
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...No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
...No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) C2/C2E State Support (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [0] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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.... (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 50 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard...
.... (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 50 - Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA Port0-3 Native Mode Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN Green LAN } SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode USB 1.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard...
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 52 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)...
Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 52 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled)...
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... motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 56 - If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
... motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 56 - If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software...
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... included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear...
... included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear...
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... it with the Q-Flash Utility A. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 68 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS...
... it with the Q-Flash Utility A. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to a hard drive in BIOS Setup. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 68 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS...
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... use the key during the POST to the main menu. Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.09 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode...
... use the key during the POST to the main menu. Select Floppy A and press . Q-Flash Utility v2.09 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable Floppy A Loa d CMO S Default Enable HDD 1-0 Upda te BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 69 - CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode...
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... useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 72 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The user...
... useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 72 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The user...
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...Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 84 - Q: How do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this jumper, refer to show the advanced options. If not, try a speaker with an internal...
...Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 84 - Q: How do I have a CMOS_SW button, press this jumper, refer to show the advanced options. If not, try a speaker with an internal...