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GA-EP43T-USB3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-43TUSB3-1001R
GA-EP43T-USB3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-43TUSB3-1001R
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...Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any... "REV: X.X." For instructions on how to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
...Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any... "REV: X.X." For instructions on how to use of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 3-7 New Utilities...62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents GA-EP43T-USB3 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-USB3 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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... when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins...
... layer of thermal grease on the surface of the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins...
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... Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
... Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
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Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 9 1 5 USB DX+ 10 2 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 ...
Hardware Installation - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 9 1 5 USB DX+ 10 2 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 ...
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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 Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ Advanced," for BIOS configurations). 19) PHASE LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading...
... 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 Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ Advanced," for BIOS configurations). 19) PHASE LED The Phase LEDs indicate the CPU loading...
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...: Before using C.I .A.2) is highly dependent on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. - 37 - PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking... frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is enabled. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency.
...: Before using C.I .A.2) is highly dependent on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this feature. - 37 - PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking... frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. The adjustable range is enabled. CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency.
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...and North Bridge clock. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the ...Memory Multiplier settings. tRP Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to...
...and North Bridge clock. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below may differ according to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the ...Memory Multiplier settings. tRP Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : Auto (default), 4~11. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to...
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... the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of memory... called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If...
... the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Halt On Allows you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of memory... called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this channel. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. If...
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... After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating...
... After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating...
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Drivers Installation - 60 - 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 - 60 - 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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... caution. Embedded in system malfunction. 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. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. EP43T-USB3 E4 . . . . : BIOS ... the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or ...
... caution. Embedded in system malfunction. 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. During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. EP43T-USB3 E4 . . . . : BIOS ... the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or ...
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... defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to start. 3. ...
... defaults after BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Using @BIOS 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your system not to start. 3. ...
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For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over ...
For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over ...
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... responsibility for recycling. w If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. Appendix Restriction of life" product, you , "take it is no longer...
... responsibility for recycling. w If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. Appendix Restriction of life" product, you , "take it is no longer...