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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...
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...
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... PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Intel® P43 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM...
... PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Intel® P43 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage...
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... South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for... 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 - 10 -
... South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for... 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 - 10 -
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... limitation, 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 12 -
... limitation, 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 12 -
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...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU 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 Corner of the CPU....
...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU 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 Corner of the CPU....
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... - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...
... - - - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...
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... on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware...socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
... on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware...socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power ...
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... Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile... name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. ...
... Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile... name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. ...
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...) C.I.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control } Advanced Timing Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1066 Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
...) C.I.A.2 >>>>> Advanced Clock Control } Advanced Timing Control [Disabled] 266 [Auto] [Disabled] [Press Enter] ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance [Turbo] (G)MCH Frequency Latch [Auto] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 1066 Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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... to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically set the R.G.B.... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock...
... to boot. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically set the R.G.B.... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock...
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... Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control... 900mV (default), 1000mV. Standard Lets the system operate at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 40 -
... Enhance Allows the system to operate at its basic performance level. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control... 900mV (default), 1000mV. Standard Lets the system operate at system bootup. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRP Options are : Auto (default), 200MHz, 266MHz, 333MHz. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 40 -
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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull... Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility.
... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Data Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Cmd Driving Pull... Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility.
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... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized ...Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 512M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail...
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...Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Cylinder Number of memory installed on the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for ...to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 46 - The following fields display your system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Base...
...Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Cylinder Number of memory installed on the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for ...to select the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Total Memory The total amount of cylinders. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 46 - The following fields display your system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Base...
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... hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - to 3 (Note) 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...
... hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 47 - to 3 (Note) 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...
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... CPUID Max. set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform...Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 48 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to viruses and malicious buffer ...
... CPUID Max. set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform...Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 48 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to viruses and malicious buffer ...
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...be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 54 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode ... LAN. (Note) Supported on the +5VSB lead. EuP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password...
...be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 54 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode ... LAN. (Note) Supported on the +5VSB lead. EuP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password...
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Step 2: Click New. A. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...
Step 2: Click New. A. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...
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... Smart Fan mode. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to see its information. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 72 - The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore... allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface ...
... Smart Fan mode. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to see its information. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 72 - The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore... allows you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface ...