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... Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
... Onboard SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 92 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions...
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Only for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard 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 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI...
Only for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard 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 B_BIOS M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI...
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...supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for...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 Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD...
...supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for...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 Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD...
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...GA-EP43-DS3L. Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio...Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ...GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 13 -
...GA-EP43-DS3L. Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio...Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 ports 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller ...GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 13 -
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... device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Hardware Installation Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Hardware Installation Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Before using this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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... out jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
... out jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The...
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... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. If your chassis front panel...
... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. If your chassis front panel...
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12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 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 cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. Pin No.
12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 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 cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the header. Pin No.
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... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the USB bracket. - 31 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 ... your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an ...
... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the USB bracket. - 31 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 ... your computer and unplug the power cord from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an ...
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...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 configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI ...complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings ...
...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 configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI ...complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings ...
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... detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of wires will be used in MS-DOS...., the system will turn off all four pairs of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 -
... detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of wires will be used in MS-DOS...., the system will turn off all four pairs of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 -
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... multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. all at the same time. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. A. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be...
... multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. all at the same time. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. A. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be...
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... to complete. - 93 - C. Click OK to complete the configuration. Step 2: Click the Audio I /O tab. Then click OK to complete. D. Appendix Click OK to set up. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel...on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in...
... to complete. - 93 - C. Click OK to complete the configuration. Step 2: Click the Audio I /O tab. Then click OK to complete. D. Appendix Click OK to set up. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel...on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in...
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5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 94 - Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. A. Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality.
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 94 - Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. A. Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality.
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... or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The...
... or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The...
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Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 96 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in your system tray. Step ... jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel.
Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 96 - Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in your system tray. Step ... jack (pink) on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel.
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Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to complete. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you set the recording sound level ... you cannot find the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Appendix To hear the sound being recorded during the recording...
Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to complete. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you set the recording sound level ... you cannot find the volume control options you wish to show and click OK to the Options menu and then choose Properties. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in Master Volume, go to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Appendix To hear the sound being recorded during the recording...
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... completion. To record a sound file, click the Recording but- In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 98 - Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. microphone) to...
... completion. To record a sound file, click the Recording but- In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 98 - Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. microphone) to...