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... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners.... Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission....
... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to their respective owners.... Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission....
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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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9...
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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9...
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... 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
... 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 73 4-5 Q-Share ...75 4-6 Time Repair ...76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring...
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... Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
... Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
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... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... 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 -
... Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress... 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 -
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...SS - - 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. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling..., brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed...
...SS - - 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. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling..., brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - It is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed...
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...: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel....below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 -
...: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel....below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 18 -
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...your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for ...is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status ...
...your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 26 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for ...is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status ...
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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 a...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection ...
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 a...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection ...
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... to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger...
... to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery. 4. Hardware Installation 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger...
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...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the... CMOS values.) - 33 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in Chapter 1...
...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the... CMOS values.) - 33 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in Chapter 1...
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... key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you...
... key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 34 - EP43-UD3L E3c . . . . For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you...
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...) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
...) of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-UD3L E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...
... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 36...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...
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... appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup
... appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup
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Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The item is present only if a CPU ...
Note: If your overall system configurations. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 38 - Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The item is present only if a CPU ...
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... is highly dependent on CPU loading. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system...
... is highly dependent on CPU loading. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. Disabled Cruise Disables the use of your system hardware components. BIOS Setup PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Sports Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on system...
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.... CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if... Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 -
.... CPU Clock Skew Allows you install a memory module that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU FSB and the (G)MCH Frequency Latch settings. Options are : Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if... Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. GA-EP43-UD3L/US3L Motherboard - 40 -
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... : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ******** ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
... : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~3. ******** ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 41 - Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup tRFC Options are: Auto (default), 1~255.
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Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - ... to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup
Clk Driving Pull-Down Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Clk Driving Pull-Up Level Options are : Auto (default), +8~-7. - 43 - ... to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Enabled Enables this function. Cmd Driving Pull-Up Level Options are: Auto (default), +8~-7. BIOS Setup