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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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Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008
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...this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered...
...this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered...
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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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... (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 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
... (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 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 6 -
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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 • The ...
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 • The ...
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Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. 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 ... 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-S3L.
Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. 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 ... 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-S3L.
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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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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 cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or ...
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 cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or ...
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...(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 ... 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...
...(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 ... 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-EP43-DS3LR/GA-EP43-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...
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Only for 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 .../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 13 - Hardware Installation
Only for 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 .../System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 13 - Hardware Installation
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ...
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... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU...
... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU...
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... cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
... cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU...
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, ...
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is complete. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, ...
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... the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. It is installed,...memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the memory. DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...
... the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. It is installed,...memory sizes to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When memory modules of the memory. DS/SS - - - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before ...
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DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Notch...
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Notch...
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... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card...
... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card...
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RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS...drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel connector, first remove the cable ...
RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS...drive and etc. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel connector, first remove the cable ...