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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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Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - 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...174; 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...
Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 8 - 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...174; 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...
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Only for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10...floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz... 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-...
Only for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10...floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz... 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-...
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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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..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. 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...
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. 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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...if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed,...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/...
...if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed,...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - After the memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/...
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... expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the...
... expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the...
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... jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack...
... jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack...
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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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead...
... 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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead...
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... 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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA...
... 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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA...
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... 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Definition Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the...
... 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Definition Pin No. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the...
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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. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 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. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. 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. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 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. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Pin No.
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... 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 - 16) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the 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 - 16) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional...
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... a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . You may be handled in the CMOS when the computer...
... a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one . You may be handled in the CMOS when the computer...
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... subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access... Setup settings. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...
... subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access... Setup settings. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...
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... menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system...
... menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system...
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... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to boot.
... current operating CPU frequency. ******** Clock Chip Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to boot.
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... BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default...
... BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Standard Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) ******** DRAM Performance Control ******** Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default...
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... Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 44 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto...
... Phase3 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 44 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are : Auto...
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For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use ...
For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use ...