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GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-EP43UD3L-1201R
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Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-UD3L/ GA-EP43-US3L Dec. 12, 2008
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L 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...
...-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP43-UD3L or GA-EP43-US3L 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...
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 DDR2_1 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 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-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 -
GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard Layout GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L PHASE LED FDD KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX USB_LAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 AUDIO Intel® P43 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 DDR2_1 ... M_BIOS BATTERY PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 CI Intel® ICH10 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-UD3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-EP43-UD3L. Only for GA-EP43-US3L. - 7 -
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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...174; Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor 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... 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-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN...174; Pentium® Dual-Core processor/Intel® Celeron® processor 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... 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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GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.... CPU/System 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-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.... CPU/System 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.
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... plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU...
... plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU...
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...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, ...switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 -
...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, ...switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 -
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing... driver provided with your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing... driver provided with your computer. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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... that supports digital optical audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial ...audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data...
... that supports digital optical audio. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial ...audio out to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for GA-EP43-UD3L. - 19 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data...
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... audio configuration in jack. Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
... audio configuration in jack. Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 20 -
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... power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...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-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover ...
... power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...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-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 22 - 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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.... Each SATA 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 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 24 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE...
.... Each SATA 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 GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 24 - Please connect the L-shaped end of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE...
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..., speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard...
..., speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard...
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For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, ... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion 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 your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, ... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) ...
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...a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place...Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Failure to do so may cause damage...
...a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 30 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place...Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Failure to do so may cause damage...
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EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. You can be used for one time only. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is...
EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > ....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. You can be used for one time only. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is...
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... name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) ...
... name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) ...
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... Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is installed. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20...
... Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. This page is installed. mode based on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20...