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... by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied.../from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009...
... by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied.../from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009...
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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 ... 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 Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 ...
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 ... 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 Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 ...
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... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring...
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... 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 Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
... 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 Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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... Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b w Support for @BIOS w Support for Q-Flash w Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue w Support for Download Center w Support for Xpress Install w Support for Xpress Recovery2 w Support for EasyTune (Note 3) w Support for ... 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 -
... Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b w Support for @BIOS w Support for Q-Flash w Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue w Support for Download Center w Support for Xpress Install w Support for Xpress Recovery2 w Support for EasyTune (Note 3) w Support for ... 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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... Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is...memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - - - GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is...memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin... card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card...
... metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin... card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card...
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...). Hardware Installation You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep...
...). Hardware Installation You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep...
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...chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive... indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects...
...chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive... indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects...
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... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •... use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 31 - 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing ...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •... use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. - 31 - 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing ...
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... is turned off, the battery on . To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows...
... is turned off, the battery on . To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily... upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows...
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... Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...
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...profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. ...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
...profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. ...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
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...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup
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... in damage to increases clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically...
... in damage to increases clock ratio by 0.5 for the installed CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Auto allows the BIOS to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you to automatically...
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.... (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this feature. - 39 - Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on...
.... (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to manually set this feature. - 39 - Racing Increases CPU frequency by 15% or 17% depending on...
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tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. - 41 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. - 41 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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...-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the... BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level ...
...-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Enabled Enables this function. Ctrl Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - BIOS Setup DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the... BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Down Level ...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the...
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the...