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GA-EP43-DS3LR/ GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1006 12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R
GA-EP43-DS3LR/ GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1006 12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R
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Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 ...
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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3LR or GA-EP43-DS3L or GA-EP43-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3LR or GA-EP43-DS3L or GA-EP43-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield...
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... Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4... CI Intel® ICH10 Intel® ICH10R SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
... Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O CD_IN IT8718 SPDIF_I PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4... CI Intel® ICH10 Intel® ICH10R SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_ 1 JMicron 368 IDE SATA2_5 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED COMA LPT F_USB2 "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
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... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-S3L.
... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-S3L.
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...GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 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 the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 ...
...GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 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 the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 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 ...
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... 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 -
... 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 -
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... the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with...
... the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with...
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... Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically ...a foolproof design. 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. It is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed....
... Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically ...a foolproof design. 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. It is recommended that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed....
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your...
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... drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The default...
... drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Line In Jack (Blue) The default...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover...
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... jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for... connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
... jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for... connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L.
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For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel ...
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel ...
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Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that came with your optical drive to the header. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No.
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 13) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that came with your optical drive to the header. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No.
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... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 -
... optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 -
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... terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. The higher the CPU loading, the more details. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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... Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to... :Qflash Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 -
... Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to... :Qflash Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 -
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... exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power...
... exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power...