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1. CPU FAN Pin Definition pena 1 GND CPU FAN 2 12V Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS FAN2 1 Definition 1 GND 1 2 12V Speed Control SYS FAN2 3 sense 4 Reserve SYS FANI PWR FAN Pin No Definition 1 1 GND SYS FANI PWR FAN 2 3 Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your and system from AN overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang cAuTION These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 6 FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive The types of floppy disk drives supported are 360 KB 720 KB 1 2 MB 1 44 MB and 2 88 MB Before connecting a floppy disk drive be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color
2. 23 Hardware Installation 7 IDE IDE Connector The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives Before attaching the IDE cable locate the foolproof groove on the connector If you wish to connect two IDE devices remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices for example master or slave For information about configuring master slave settings for the IDE devices read the instructions from the device manufacturers 39 40 8 SATA2 0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 3Gb s Connectors The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device
3. 19 CLR_CMOS Clearing CMOS J umper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds T Open Normal GE Short Clear CMOS Values e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values CATON After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper Failure to 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 ref
4. 43 00 31 05 3L Motherboard 12V rh Pin No Definition JI4 1 GND lle 2 GND 3 12V ATX_12V 4 Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS ON softOn Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5 9 5V SB stand by 5V 21 HV 10 12V 22 5V 1 12V Onlyfor2x12 pinATX 23 V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Onlyfor2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX E 3 4 5 CPU FAN SYS 1 5 5 FAN2 PWR FAN Fan Headers The motherboard has a 4 pin CPU fan header CPU FAN a 3 pin SYS 1 and 4 pin SYS FAN2 system fan headers and a 3 pin power fan header PWR FAN Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation itis recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis
5. 10 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 FrontPanel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2 L 1 MIC IE 2 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power 9 10 4 ACZ DET 4 NC 5 LINE2 R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC s B The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate 97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5 Configuring
6. 7 17 1 SATA2 3 E 9 ESR 2 0 SATA2 SS 5 2 1 SATA2 5 O J KERR SATA 2 D 407 1 Please connect the L shaped end of the SATA 3Gb s cable to your Pin No Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP Sn OT GND SATA hard drive GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 24 9 PWR LED System Power LED Header This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in 51 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in 53 54 sleep state or powered off 55 Pin No Definition 1 MPD 1 B 2 MPD 3 MPD System Status LED S0 On 51 Blinking 53 54 55 Off
7. OJ GIGABYTE i GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 60 5 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager Ome ees L 56 Step 2 Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel Then configure the jack for microphone functionality Note The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time Step 3 Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the recording volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process do not mute the playback volume It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level Output lere If you want to change the current sound input 5 C Tr puns note default device to microphone right click on zd Microphone and select Set Default Device 81 Appendix Step 4 Otel vont no To raise the recording and playback volume for the t e m lt microphone click the Microphone Boost icon C on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level
8. IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave gt IDE HDD Auto Detection Press lt Enter gt to autodetect the parameters of the IDE SATA device on this channel gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave Configure your IDE SATA devices by using one of the three methods below 45 BIOS Setup Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE SATA devices during the POST Default None If no IDE SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup e Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default CHS LBA Large lt IDE Channel 2 3 Master IDE Channel 4 Master Slave gt IDE Auto Detection Press Enter to autodetect the parameters of the IDE SATA device on this channel Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE SATA devices by using one of the two methods below Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE SATA devices during the POST Default None If no IDE SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skipthe detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default Large The following fields display your hard drive specifications If you wish to enter the parameters manually refer to the information on the hard driv
9. Options are Auto default 1 31 gt WR Options are Auto default 1 31 c tRFC Options are Auto default 1 255 c Options are Auto default 1 15 lt Command Rate CMD Options are Auto default 1 3 41 BIOS Setup gt gt gt gt gt Channel lt Channel A B Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software Channel A Timing Settings Menu Level gt Move Enter Select PU PD Value 10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Static tRead Value Options are Auto default 1 15 tRD Phase0 Adjustment Options are Auto default 0 Normal 1 Advanced tRD Phasel Adjustment Options are Auto default 0 Normal 1 Advanced tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are Auto default 0 Normal 1 Advanced tRD Phase3 Adjustment Options are Auto default 0 Normal 1 Advanced Trd2rd Different Rank Options are Auto default 1 15 lt gt Twr2wr Different Rank Options are Auto default 1 15 gt Twr2rd Different Rank Options are Auto default 1 15 Trd2wr Same Diff Rank Options are Auto default 1 15 lt DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are Auto default 800ps 700ps lt DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are Auto default 800ps 700ps GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 42 lt DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to
10. or cprirpilad var p hast An eos Witdows ated aysham arana a mart aliam access y perlermanda DAU Veneer prod 8 manage men tool hardware informabon Biza 2 SIME Face VWizard prises utiy EIOS besi uz aenean o 3 3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE s application guides content descriptions for this driver disk and the motherboard manuals GIGABYTE Technical Manuals le Donar Energy Saver a EaryTune 6 Riabh Ethernet Dagom Ute GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 62 3 4 Contact F or the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website GIGABYTE GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD NO 6 Bau Chiang Read Hain Tien htipo www gigabyte tw 3 5 System This page provides the basic system information GIGABYTE System Information You can save pont of emal the System by l kira the bultoerr Techrilogy Lid EP ASU ESELON Genre Intel MR 3 GHz 094 654 KE Windas Vista Eadelake 1 06 BB 11201 63 Drivers Installation 3 6 Download Center To update the BIOS drivers or applications click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site The latest vers
11. GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 10 Internal Connectors x 24 pin ATX main power connector x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector x IDE connector 6 SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 X system fan headers 1 x power fan header x front panel header x front panel audio header x CD In connector 1 x S PDIF In header 1 x S PDIF Out header 2 X USB 2 0 1 1 headers x parallel port header x serial port header 1 x power LED header x chassis intrusion header Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port x PS 2 mouse port x coaxial S PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S PDIF 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 178718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CP U S ystem temperature detection CPU System P ower fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CP U S ystem P ower fan fail warning CPU S ystem fan speed control ete 2 Q Only for GA EP43 UD3L 11 Hardware Installation BIOS e 2x8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS e PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 4 ACPI 1 00 Unique Features Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpre
12. Length Open Length Open Length Open Length 1 2 Status Menu Level gt Part3 6 Status Part4 5 Status Part7 8 Status Tl gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable lt When No LAN Cable Is Attached If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show as shown in the figure above lt When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10 100 Mbps hub the following message will appear Start detecting at Port Link Detected gt 100Mbps Cable Length 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable Note The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps in MS DOS mode it will operate at a normal speed of 10 100 1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated lt When a Cable Problem Occurs If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires the Status field
13. PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and North Bridge clock Options are 700mV 800mV default 900mV 1000mV CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock Options are 0 5 750 5 Default Ops MCH Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock Options are 0 5 750 5 Default 0 5 eee DRAM Performance Control lt Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level Default Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level Extreme Memory Profile Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled Disabled Disables this function Default Profilel Uses Profile 1 settings Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings G MCH Frequency Latch Allows you to fix the chipset frequency at system bootup Options for adjusting memory multiplier below may differ according to the fixed frequency Options are Auto default 200MHz 266MHz 333MHz 400MHz System Memory Multiplier SPD Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Options are dependent on CPU FSB and the G MCH Frequency Latch settings Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD d
14. 12 Dynamic Saver Total Mode Switch 13 Close Application will enter Stealth Mode 14 Minimize Application will continue to run in taskbar 15 INFO Help 16 Live Utility Update Check for the latest utility version Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode the system continues to work with the user defined power saving settings even after the system is restarted Re enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application Note 1 Before using the DES function make sure the CPU Enhanced Halt and CPU EIST Function items in the BIOS Setup program are set to Enabled Note 2 Maximize system power saving with Dynamic Frequency Function system performance may be affected Note 3 1 Normal Power Saving default 2 Advanced Power Saving 3 Extreme Power Saving Note 4 The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is under the enable status and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero Note 5 Dynamic Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 14 4 5 Q Share Q Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q Share you are able to share your data with computers on the same network making full use of Internet resources GIGABYTE Q Share Ver 1 0 Directions for usin
15. 15 Installing an Expansion 18 1 6 BackPanelC Madera aate tu 19 l5 intemal COMME CONS u a n m eficiente eii 21 Chapter 2 BIOS 9 esi na n Hek ne Kir UU SU R NEAR 33 2 bini 3 22 The Ml ll lk y u nn yasa aah n na DA 35 23 MB Intelligent Tweaker M l T M E 37 24 Standard GMOS F a 5 lt s yl a kuy A andi n E Lin 45 25 Advanced BIOS Q T S sy s yake a k intu 47 246 Integrated Peripheral sione y naa P ta AN N 50 2 1 PowerManadgemernt5QlUDossssaadqanme ined Uo nears 53 2 02 PHPIPELCORMGUISHUOFIS en yarn Eon A a i V ERG 55 29 NON yu y 56 2 10 LoadF ail Safe Defaults 58 2 11 LoadOptimized Defaults lll lll l l tero eb 50 2 12 Set Supervisor User P 55 0 59 2I SWE uya dx xey la pey an y 60 2 14 SE XW OUTS AVINO ses ee asan n kaleka eka utn raya ANA AA GA W y 60 Chapter 3 5 liv Sili s QUOD 61 3 1 Installing Chipset Diels on en enfe nnn 61 222 tl rl UR 62 62 3d CONOC r yet eA 63 I 63
16. CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password a Integrated Power Ma Load Fail Safe Defaults Y N N PnP PCI Conugu LALL YY IUIUULU Od VIII PC Health Status ESC 112 Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup 12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail Safe Defaults Press Enter on this item and then press the lt Y gt key to load the safest BIOS default settings In case system instability occurs you may try to load Fail Safe defaults which are the safest and most Stable BIOS settings for the motherboard 2 11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password a Integrated Power 2 Load Optimized Defaults Y N N PnP PCI Conugu LALL VV IUIUULU Od VIII PC Health Status ESC Quit 11 Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press Enter on this item and then press the Y key to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state Always load the O
17. the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt Channel 0 DDR2 1 DDR2 2 Channel 1 DDR2 3 DDR2 4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2 1 DDR2 2 DDR2 3 DDR2 4 Two Modules DS SS 05 55 ic 05 65 05 55 i Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory SE i S SHE U NE SEREKE KE SR SEY Iu TT CJ L DDR2 1 DDR2 2 DDR2 3 DDR2 4 Due to chipset limitation read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for
18. 00 Recording Sound 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion by default the recorded audio is saved as a WMA file B Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports playback of WMA files 83 Appendix 5 2 Troubleshooting 5 2 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support Motherboard FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q Q gt O gt O In the BIOS Setup program why are some BIOS options missing Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program Press Delete to enter BIOS Setup during the POST In the Main Menu press lt Ctrl gt lt F 1 gt to show the advanced options Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down Some motherboard provides a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on How do clear the CMOS values If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper refer to the instructions on the CLR CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values If your board doesn t have this jumper refer to the instructions on the mothe
19. 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 25 Hardware Installation 11 F PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Message Power Power Sleep LED Switch MSG SPEAK SPEAK 2 20 1 19 HD RES HD Hard Drive Activity LED MSG Message Power Sleep LED Yellow System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on
20. 370 DOW 0ad C 64 Chapter 5 65 A J Xpress RecoVely2 ka ya x z n na 65 42 BIOS Update lites ys s A n la GREEN a k kad a 68 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q F lash 68 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the 2 BIOS Utility 71 9 E 72 44 Dynamic Energy 5 73 45 ps u OAO 15 406 TIMER kl TT h dv anta PRI DDR RERO RR 16 5 1 Configuring Audio Input and l IU E TI 5 1 1 Con figuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channe l J ai ss Ga yan aaay anak 77 5 122 SPD IF IN DU kuc y Ak aA eus in an aaay Aaa 19 5 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording enne 81 Using Me Sound Recorder pne ts i ana m 03 Dee aM SNN OWING 84 ob Asked 84 5 2 2 LIOUDl sho otno PI0CO QI ly kaka petra adl coup Wawa dk na 85 922 Regulatory S i dade ban aus 87 Box Contents GA EP43 UD3L or GA EP43 US3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide v One IDE cable Two SATA 360 5 cables 1 0 Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items
21. If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio cer i module to activate the AC 97 functionality click the W mm tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings dialog box select the Disable das front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete e Connector Settings DIGITAL mum bres DD on Enable auto when device hes been plugged in GIGABYTE D Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Click Device advanced settings on the top right cor ERE anan ner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box Select the Mute the rear output device when a front headphone cce plugged in check box Click OK to complete 1 Device sovanced settings Device the reer output coves when fort headphone piu ged in froet and rear devices OLs tiyo different Bude sears Sim tanec us y Recording Te up sywe type of Mout 95 26 linen tr nictphone a rout device GIGABYTE rout rcepercert x Cares GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 18 5 1 2 Configuring S PDIF In Out S PDIF In The S PDIF in cable optional allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing Optical Coaxial S PDIF In S PDIF In 1 Installing the S PDIF In Cable me
22. Program Function Keys lt T gt lt gt lt lt gt lt gt Move the selection bar to select an item Enter Execute command or enter the submenu Esc Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program S ubmenus Exit current submenu Page Up Increase the numeric value or make changes Page Down Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 Show descriptions of the function keys F2 Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right submenus only F5 Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus F6 Load the Fail Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus F1 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F9 Display system information F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F 11 gt Save 5 to BIOS lt F 12 gt Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu Submenu Help While in a submenu press F1 to display a help screen General Help of function keys available for the menu Press Esc to exit the help screen Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu e f you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu press lt Ctrl gt lt F 1 gt 052 to access more advanced options NOTE When the system is not stable
23. T 11363 2006 X ma S8 ER E I TEISEMT RS 159 ER WI HI SHS BRE 1HSJ T11363 20068708 XL SE HU IR I Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 31188 gt H hU HI RAT Ih ZIK AR TE IR PA REIHE BE e EISE MPH rE CB BI RES tb REA 2 D8 HI di PI AA This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 68 89 Appendix GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard SOT Appendix GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 03 Appendix GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 4886 2 8912 4003 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English htto www gigabyte com tw WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw 5 TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 Tech Support htto rma gigabyte usa com Web address http www gigabyte us G B T INC USA Mexico Tel 1 626 854 9338 x 215 Soporte de habla hispano FAX 1 626 854 9339 Co
24. be glad to help you with your effort 87 Appendix Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China s Restriction of Hazardous Substances China RoHS requirements TAE HAA Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoHS Declaration Fe T i WA ER 02 PE n Hazardous rane Table mak yu S Hazardous Substances ap ER Parts Pb kho E 8 EM Cr VI PBB PBDE WIR ZA R PI h 5 711363 200 SLE 89 TR Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materials of this part is below the limit requirement SJ
25. capability Default Disabled Enables only one CPU core Limit CPUID Max to 3 49 Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP operating system set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4 0 Default Disabled No Execute Memory Protect ete Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function may enhance protection for the computer reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system Default Enabled CPU Enhanced Halt Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt function CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption Default Enabled C2 C2E State Supporto Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C2 C2E mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption Default Disabled C4 C4E State Support Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C4 C4E mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to descrease power consumption C4 C4E state is a more enhanced power saving state than C2 C2E This item is configurable only if
26. fine tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function Default Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility Channel Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software Channel A Driving Settings x Driving Strength Profile Auto Item Help Menu Level gt Data Driving Pu Cmd Drivi Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Driving Strength Profile Options are Auto default 667MHz 800MHz 1066MHz OC 1200 OC 1333 Data Driving Pull Up Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Driving Pull Up Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Ctrl Driving Pull Up Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Clk Driving Pull Up Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Data Driving Pull Down Level Options are Auto default 8 7 lt Driving Pull Down Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Ctrl Driving Pull Down Level Options are Auto default 8 7 Clk Driving Pull Down Level Options are Auto default 8 7 43 BIOS Setup wee Mother Board Voltage Control gt gt gt CPU c CPU Vcore The default is Auto CPU Termination The default is Auto c CPUReference The default is Auto gt gt gt MC
27. national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will
28. shall depend on product package you obtain The box contents are subjectto change without notice The motherboard image is for reference only Optional Items 1 Floppy disk drive cable Part No 12CF 1 1FD001 7 R HI 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12 1 10 030 5 L 2 port SATA power cable Part 12CF 1 2SERPW 0 R 1 S PDIF in cable Part No 12CR1 1SPDIN 0 R O COM port cable Part No 12CF 1 1CM001 3 R LPT portcable Part No 12CF 1 1LP 001 0 R GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX_12V Em R_SPDIF COAXIALJO R USB 1 R USB 2 R USB 3 USB LAN PHASE LED Hl 0 0 Intel P 43 gt c o F_AUDI me C gt lt PCIEX1 2 Pam PCIEX16 CODEC M BIOS Intel ICH10 SATA2 3 SATA2 0 dis PCIEX1 4 Oo BATTERY SI Pimm TA ESES SA E NM d micfon Jes 9 SATA2_5 5 2 2 L L E BP P B P P E B P E E UT H j BI BT E B IDE rer ioc CD IN Fa F 05 1 F PANEL J EZ me LPT F USB2 The GA EP43 UD3L adopts All Solid Capacitor design Q Only for GA EP43 UD3L Only for GA EP43 US3L Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA775 4 CLK T 400 0 333 266 200 MHz PCle CLK 100
29. the C2 C2bE State Support option is enabled Default Disabled CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 t Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor TM2 function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Default Enabled CPU EIST Function te Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Depending on CPU loading Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production Default Enabled Virtualization Technology t Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Enabled Note This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 48 Delay For HDD Secs Allows you to set a delay time for the BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds Default 0 lt Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled displays n
30. the arrow sign lt on the male push pin Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler on the contrary is to install Step 4 You should hear a click when pushing down each push pin Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely Refer to your CPU cooler instal lation manual for instructions on installing the cooler Finally attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU FAN on the motherboard Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between gt 2 the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may Hardware Installation 14 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest memory support list e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only direction If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction CAUTION 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed
31. the chassis front panel The S0 0n LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in 53 54 55 Off 53 54 sleep state or powered off 55 PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup for more information SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system Startup If a problem is detected the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for information about beep codes HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e NC Purple No connection gt The front panel design may differ chassis front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When c
32. verified and solved The graphics card No expansion slot or Check if there is display on your monitor monitor might fail Yes Turn off the computer P lugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer The problem is verified and solved Check if the keyboard is working properly The keyboard or mouse might fail Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe Defaults or Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save The problem is verified and solved changes and exit BIOS Setup The IDE SATA device connector or cable might fail Turn offthe computer and connectthe IDE SATA devices Check if the system can boot successfully No Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other devices by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see ifthe device The problem is verified and solved Works successfully gt If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help Or to the Support Technical Service Zone page to submit your question Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 86 5 3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention w
33. 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name DL Model Number GA EP43 US3L Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Dec 12 2008 Copyright 2008 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No partofthis manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations For quick set up of the product read the Quick Inst
34. 7 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system A W rmm Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock e Removing the Card Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 18 1 6 Back Panel Connectors e PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Port Use the upper port green to connect a PS 2 mouse and the lower port purple to connect a PS 2 keyboard Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector e Coaxial S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc e RJ 45LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides In
35. C ON ar Kamer bexe men Ve tes lt ual yt a Te cmo GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Xpress Recovery will automatically create w new partition to store the backup image file dg omm tem Step 1 Step 2 Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard When finished go to Disk Management to drive data check disk allocation GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 66 D Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 GIGABYTE C H N O L O G Y GIGABYTE CHNOLOGY Step 1 If you wish to remove the backup file select REMOVE Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2 GIGABYTE CHNOLOGY 25 27 7 pie Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before Step 2 After the backup file is removed no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up Unique Features 42 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and 2 BIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and 2 BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS ch
36. Definition Pin No Definition 1 STB 14 GND 2 AFD 15 PD6 3 PDO 16 GND 4 ERR 17 PD7 5 PD1 18 GND 6 INIT 19 ACK 7 PD2 20 GND i 8 SLIN 21 BUSY 9 PD3 22 GND 10 GND 23 PE l PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND 17 COMA Serial Port Header White The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS 5 NRI No Pin QO y S Cl A wj NN c 29 Hardware Installation 18 CI Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design Pin No Definition 1 Signal 2 GND
37. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In 3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the 51 state When signaled by wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode gt PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a PCI or PCle device Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Default Enabled Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a modem that supports wake up function Default Enabled Note Supported on Windows Vista operating system only 53 BIOS Setup gt Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following Date of Month Alarm Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month Time hh mm ss Alarm Set th
38. GA EP43 UD3L GA EP43 US3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family Intel Pentium processor family Intel Celeron processor family User s Manual Rev 1002 12ME EP43UD3L 1002R 55011 55013 EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 EN 55020 ll 55022 DIN VDE 0855 marking 60065 EN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard GA EP43 UD3L GA EP43 US3L is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 2004 10B EC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement 9 EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM E EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fiuctuabons high frequency equipment Limits and methods of measurement EN 55024 Information Technology of radio disturbance characteristics of equipment Immunity broadcast receivers and associated characteristics Limits and methods of equipment measurement Limits and methods of measurement EN 50082 1 Generic immunity standard Part 1 of radio disturbance character
39. Graphics Booster Auto CPU Clock Ratio 10 X Menu Level Fine CPU Clock Ratio Note D 0 5 CPU Frequency 2 66GHz 266x10 53 SER Clock Chip Control E Xe SK e gt Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Disabled CPU Host Frequency Mhz 266 PCI Express Frequency Mhz Auto 1 2 Disabled gt gt gt Advanced Clock Advanced Clock Control Press Enter DRAM Performance Control Performance Enhance Turbo Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled G MCH Frequency Latch Auto System Memory Multiplier 8 Auto Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T y Mhz 800 800 Item Help ng Selectable SPD Auto Menu Level dard Timing Control gt Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control Mother Board Voltage Control Voltage Types Norma Current CPU Vcore 1 3000V Auto CPU Termination 1 200V Auto CPU Reference 0 805 V Auto gt gt gt MCH ICH 142 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save 5 1 1 F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Note 1 This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature Note 2 This item appears only if you install
40. H ICH c Core The default is Auto 1 0 default is Auto gt gt gt DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 44 2 4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Thu Nov 27 2008 Time hh mm ss 18 25 04 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master None 1 0 51 None IDE Channel 1 Master None IDE Channel 1 Slave None IDE Channel 2 Master None IDE Channel 3 Master None IDE Channel 4 Master None IDE Channel 4 Slave None Drive A 1 44M 3 5 Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled Halt All But Keyboard Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Default F7 Optimized Defaults db diri db db db 4 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Total Memory 512 Item Help Menu Level gt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Default F7 Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date gt Time Sets the system time For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time
41. IDE and the first SATA connectors the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive When hard drives are attached to the first and second SATA connectors the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive 65 Unique Features Step 3 When partitioning your hard drive make sure to leave unallocated space 10 GB or more is recommended actual size requirements vary depending on the amount of data and begin the Step 4 After the operating system is installed right click the Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation installation of the operating system ss Step 5 Se SS S S cae Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space black stripe along the top Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file B Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1 Bootfrom the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time When you see the following message Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 2 After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later simply press F9 during the POST C Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 u a 4 en ee E
42. MHz Host Interface DDR2 1200 1066 PCI Express x16 800 667 MHz Intel Channel Memory LAN 4 PCI Express xl PCle CLK 100 MHz Xl H x1 1 MCH CLK 400 0 C 333 266 200 MHz Dual 810s CI Express Bus 6 SATA 3Gb s Intel ICH10 ATA 133 100 66 E 33 IDE Channel i 12 use Ports G LPC Bus FI PCI Bus LPT Port IT8718 CODEC PS 2 KB Mouse Ow C 2265514 LO bop 25 Ou ub 58 n 204 2 PCI gt 2 0 33 MHz Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD 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 your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power 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 metal leads or connectors Itis best to wear an electrostatic dischar
43. N etc Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions PnP PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system s PCI amp PnP resources PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system CPU temperature system voltage and fan speed etc Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable minimal performance system operations Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal performance system operations Set Supervisor Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup Set User Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes Save amp Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup Pressing F10 can also carry out this task Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect Pressing Y to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup Pressing Esc can also carry out this task GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 36 2 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker M l T CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Robust
44. Step 5 After completing the settings above click Start point to Programs point to Accessories and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer Step 1 Locate the Volume icon the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices PY asd 9 56 Step 2 E wa the Recording tab right click on an empty space eee and select Show Disabled Devices de ET A fern Show Disabled Devices V Siow Disconnected Devices GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 82 Step 3 When the Stereo Mix item appears right click suns itl renean this item and select Enable Then set it as the default LLL device 2 Line n a Enable b Step 4 FERD 2 0 d senes roe m eee A NN Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to eo record the sound 92 Detault Format 16 815 4430 t KD 2g Format OWD Foret Select the rate ard br depth ta be usad when running DIGITAL GIGABYTE 5 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder Sound Recorder amp Start Recording 0 00
45. Windows Vista as the example operating system Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon EI will appear the notification area Double Click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 9 56 AM Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out 5 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out 7J1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center S ubwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out 11 Appendix Step 2 Connect an audio device to audio The The Villi w current connected device is dialog box appears Select the device according to the type of device you connect Then click OK o av Step 3 On the Speakers screen click the Speaker Configu u w ration tab In the Speaker Configuration list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 5 7 1 Speaker ran E according to the type of speaker configuration you wish M to set up Then the speaker setup is completed e RNN on Configuring Sound Effect EN You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module
46. a memory module that supports this feature 3 BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent MCH Core T 100V Auto ICH I O 1 550V Auto Menu Level gt gt gt DRAM DRAM Voltage 1 800V Auto Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made 15 dependent on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage CAUTION May result in damage to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values lt RobustGraphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster R G B helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R G B mode based on system configurations Options are Auto default Fast Turbo CPU Clock Ratio et Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed lt Fine CPU Clock Ratio 9 Allows you t
47. accept To turn on the system enter the password and press Enter Note To cancel the password press Enter on this item When prompted for the password press Enter again without entering the password to clear the password settings AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Soft Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default Full On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Note Supported on Windows Vista operating system only GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 54 28 PnP PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment gt lt Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values lt PCI1IRQ Assignment gt gt Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 lt 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 PnP PCI Configurations Auto Auto Menu Level gt PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults BIOS auto assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot Default Assigns IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to the first PCI slot BIOS auto assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot Default Assigns IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to the second PCI slot 55 BIOS Setup 2 0 PC Health Statu
48. adequate BIOS flashing Using BIOS BIOS_ Flash Memory Type SST 25 FOS0B Flash Memory Size Bits BIOS Sign on Message Epa3 LI i3L BIOS Vendor AWAR Load CMOS detault after BIOS update Clear DMI data Poo GIGABYTE Iyaesosmweeenrwww Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the 9 BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model Follow the on screen instructions to complete If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the 9 BIOS server site please NOTE manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instruc tions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below Powers Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete ponemos Save Current BIOS to File Click Save Current BIOS to save the current BIOS file E tosa cmos detauit ater update Load BIOS defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after u
49. allation Guide included with the product Fordetailed product information carefully read the User s Manual m Forinstructions on how to use GIGABYTE s unique features read or download the information on from the Support Motherboard Technology Guide page on our website For product related information check on our website at htto www gigabyte com tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BOX yay ev 6 CTO Fea LST Soh PT 6 GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard Layout Kelle E OT TU TUNE 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1 1 scu px HORA UR y y nuy CORE 9 1 2 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler nnne 13 15251 TEC DR r rrr 13 L 15 WNC MOM ss a way n anka anan 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ci p top ET 16 1 422 Install lili 77 77 23 2 17
50. amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press Enter on this item and press the Y gt key This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Press N or Esc to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 60 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers first install the operating system The following instructions use a Windows XP as the example operating system After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen Shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program NOTE 3 1 Installing Chipset Drivers B Now Loading Please wait After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the recommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers Were red tust ed ratai driers Below for your motherboard Pese k ritas 1 ias ni Ihe driv Please ignore the popup dialog b
51. ard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio 3 6 ni RE The picture to the right shows the default audio jack la assignments Bis pos The integrated HD High Definition audio provides amo jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for each jack through the audio driver age For example in a 4 channel audio configuration if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center S ubwoofer speaker out jack you can retask the Center Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out gt To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on the next page High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs that support 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz 192KHz sampling rate HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be simultaneously processed For example users can listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use
52. as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version 35 BIOS Setup The Functions of the F11 and F12 keys For the Main Menu Only F11 Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles Profile 1 8 and name each profile First enter the profile name to erase the default profile name use the SPACE key and then press Enter to complete F12 Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load then press Enter to complete MB Intelligent Tweaker M l T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU memory etc Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time 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 Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as IDE SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LA
53. ata Default Auto Memory Frequency Mhz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency Mhz and System Memory Multiplier settings DRAM Timing Selectable SPD Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable Options are Auto default Manual Note This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 40 gt gt gt gt gt Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are Auto default 3 7 c RCD Options are Auto default 1 15 gt Options are Auto default 1 15 gt tRAS Options are Auto default 1 63 gt gt gt gt gt Advanced Timing Control lt Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software Advanced Timing Control Menu Level gt Command Rate CMD gt gt gt gt gt Channel A Channel A Timing Settings Press Enter Channel A Driving Settings Press Enter gt gt gt gt gt Channel B Channel B Timing Settings Press Enter Channel B Driving Settings Press Enter 112 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Advanced Timing Control RRD Options Auto default 1 15 gt
54. ay occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recom mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the fre quency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc 1 3 l Installing the CPU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key f E Alignment Key m 00 guum Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket g HEEE O LGA775 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking the CPU 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power CAUTION CPU Socket Lever Step 1 Completely raise the CPU socket lever Step 3 Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate To prot
55. below lt USB 2 0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2 0 controller Default Enabled c USB Keyboard Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS DOS Default Disabled gt USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Disabled lt USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST Default Enabled GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 52 2 7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Soft Off by PWR BTTIN Instant Off Menu Level gt PME Event Wake Up Enabled Power On by Ring Enabled Resume by Alarm Disabled x Date of Month Alarm Everyday x Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 0 0 HPET Support Enabled HPET Mode 32 bit mode Power Mouse Disabled Power On By Keyboard Disabled x KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function Soft Off 142 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults gt ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend 51 5 Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In 51 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 STR
56. doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you caution fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 12 4 4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced 2 s a revolutionary technology that delivers unpar alleled power savings with a click of the button Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance The Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Interface A Meter Mode In Meter Mode GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time Power Saving us U GIGABYTE intersil Meter Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On Off S witch Default Off 2 Motherboard Phase LED On Off S witch Default On 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On Off Switch Default Off ote 2 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3 Level CPU Voltage Switch Default 1 Note 3 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU Powe
57. e Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precompensation cylinder Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors gt Drive Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your system If you do not install a floppy disk drive set this item to None Options are None 360K 5 25 1 2 5 25 720K 3 5 1 44M 3 5 2 88M 3 5 lt Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3 mode floppy disk drive a Japanese standard floppy disk drive Options are Disabled default Drive A HaltOn Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system boot will stop But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors Default All But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors All But Disk Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors lt Memory These fields are read only and are determined by the BIOS POST Base Memory Also called conventional memory Typically 640 KB will be reserved for the MS DOS operating syste
58. e time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective c HPET Support et Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows Vista operating system Default Enabled c HPET Mode Allows you to select the HPET mode for your Windows Vista operating system Select 32 bit mode when you install 32 bit Windows Vista select 64 bit mode when you install 64 bit Windows Vista Default 32 bit mode Power By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Disabled Disables this function Default Double Click Double click on left button on the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Disabled Disables this function Default Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system c KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to
59. ect the CPU socket always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed Step 5 Once the CPU is properly inserted replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU Step 2 Lift the metal load plate from the CPU socket DO NOT touch socket contacts Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers Align the CPU pin one marking triangle with the pin one corner of the CPU socket or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently insert the CPU into position 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 example cooler Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Place the cooler atop the CPU aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard Push down on the push pins diagonally Step 5 After the installation check the back of the motherboard If the push pin is inserted as the picture above the installation is complete NOTE damage the CPU Male PushPin Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin j of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2 Before installing the cooler note the direction of
60. elf or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations CAUTION 21 PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading The higher the CPU loading the more the number of lighted LEDs To enable the Phase LED display function please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Refer to Chapter 4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for more details EM C 8 8 C E RE AN SS e 31 Hardware Installation GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the
61. er to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 30 20 BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gentlyremovethe battery from the battery holder and waitforone minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals ofthe battery holder making them shortfor5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model Contactthe place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yours
62. et Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that CAUTION came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage PCI Express x1 Slot Lol PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s
63. for these changes to take effect Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only e Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile After making changes in Easy mode Advanced mode be sure to click Setforthese changes to take effector click Defaultto restore to default values 42 eaphis The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card The Smart tab allows you to specify a C I A 2 level and Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and settemperature fan speed alarm You can choose the alertsound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file Note Due to the hardware limitation you mustinstall an Intel Core 2 E xtreme Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo P entium Dual Core Celeron Dual Core Series CPU and DDR2 800 MHz memory module s or above to enable support for Quick Boost gt Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not lt configurable or the function is not supported NOT Incorrectly
64. g Q Share After installing Q Share from the motherboard driver disk go to Start gt All Programs gt GIGABYTE gt Q Share exe to launch the Q Share tool Find the Q Share icon in your system tray and right click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings Connect Enable Incoming Folder Incoming Folder Incoming folder F Cpen Incoming Folder CAQ ShareFoldei Incoming Folder CAQ ShareFaldet A E J P Update Q Share Change Incoming Folder CAQ ShareFalde About Q Share Exal Figure 1 Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2 Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Description Connect Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder Accesses the shared data folder CAQ ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder Changes the data folder to be shared CAQ ShareFolder Update Q Share Updates Q Share online About Q Share Displays the current Q Share version Exit Exits Q Share Note This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled 15 Unique Features 4 6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system Time Repair Supports NTFS file sys
65. ge ES D wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do nothave an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have iton top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify thatall cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do notallow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use ofthe product please consulta certified computer technician 0 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme process
66. h Type Size SST 25VF080B IM Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive 0 file s found E Floppy lt Drive gt lt Drive gt Free size 0 Total size 0 3 Select the BIOS update file and press lt Enter gt Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model CAUTION Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears press Enter to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS A gt Do not remove the floppy disk USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete press any key to return to the main menu Q Flash Utility v2 08 Flash Type Size aaa SST 25 IM Copy BIOS completed Pass Please press any key to continue 69 Unique Features Step 4 Press Esc and then Enter to exit Q Flash and reboot the system As the system boots you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen Step 5 During the POST press Delete to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults and press Enter to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripherals device
67. he motherboard 21 Hardware Installation 1 2 12V ATX 2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors When using a 2x12 power supply remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply
68. ill be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regula tions for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the
69. ion of the BIOS drivers or applications will be displayed GIGABYTE install Chipset Drivers We recommend you waited ihe denen ited Bele for your motherboard Fietse cock Yala AT l rela nt Ihe divers ads Damit Energy r That urscaralalad irat Saraqa weh the mga chek ela bunten Festung aed poaorabary and denn 1 ursus peer phate el GIOAEIITE Dynit Savar allows for the meki of power phates dapaning tn werkisad biiy PIE Eleg that inform Tha ocecaing sy iden hew property csnfequra Tha chica tuch tr L SE r kik kipu 10 0 58672 VISTAaS D 15572 2 GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 41 Xpress Recovery2 press f Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it Supporting NTFS FAT32 and FAT16 file systems Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive for the operating system Xpress Recovery2 can only back up restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed As Xpress Recovery2 will save the bac
70. ip What is DualBIOS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS z anda backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of System safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash shlash With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS AKOE QBIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g EP43UD3L F1 to your floppy disk USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the l
71. istics of Residual commercial and light industry household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical EN 50082 2 Generic immunity standard 2 apparatus Industrial environment Limits and methods of measurement EN 55014 2 immunity requirements for household of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries appliances tools and similar apparatus Immunity from radio interference of O EN 50091 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible broadcast receivers and associated power systems UPS equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2006 95 EC Safety requirements for mains operated amp EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment household and similar general use Safety of household and similar EN 50091 1 General and Safety requirements for electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems UPS Manufacturer Importer Signature Temmy Date Dec 12 2008 Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section
72. kup file at the end of the hard drive make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced 10 GB or more is recommended actual size require ments vary depending on the amount of data e t is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up restored e ttakes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it System Requirements Intel platform Atleast 512 MB of system memory VESA compatible graphics card Windows XP with SP1 or later Windows Vista gt Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities For example a backup created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2 USB hard drives are not supported Hard drives in RAID AHCI mode are not supported NOTE Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk A Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive tr ran vensa 71 L LII Dist 0 Space Step 1 Step 2 Click Drive options Click New Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence The first PATA IDE connector the second PATA IDE connector the first SATA connector the second SATA connector and so forth For example when hard drives are attached to the first
73. m Extended Memory The amount of extended memory Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system 43 00 31 05 3L Motherboard 46 2 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features gt Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Menu Level Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Password Check Setup HDD S M A R T Capability Disabled CPU Multi Threading Enabled Limit CPUID Max to 3 oto Disabled No Execute Memory Protect Enabled CPU Enhanced Halt Enabled C2 C2E State Support Disabled x CA CAE State Support Disabled CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Enabled CPU EIST Function Set Enabled Virtualization Technology Enabled Delay For HDD Secs 0 Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Init Display First PCI Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive then press the plus key lt gt or PageUp or the minus key lt gt or lt PageDown gt to move it up or down on the list Press Esc to exit this menu when finished gt First Second Third Boot Device Specifie
74. o increase the CPU clock ratio set in the CPU Clock Ratio item above by 0 5 lt CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency Clock Chip Control gt gt gt gt gt Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock Enabled will allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to be configurable Note If your system fails to boot after overclocking please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values Default Disabled Note This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature GA EP43 UD3L US 3L Motherboard 36 lt CPU Host Frequency Mhz Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz For an 800 MHz FSB CPU set this item to 200 MHz Fora 1066 MHz FSB CPU set this item to 266 MHz Fora 1333 MHz FSB CPU set this item to 333 MHz Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications lt PCIExpress Frequency Mhz Allows you to manually set the PCle clock frequency The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz Auto sets the PCle clock frequency to standard 100 MHz Default Auto c C A2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 C 1 A 2 is designed to automatically adjust CPU compu
75. on 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND Hardware Installation 14 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF out and connects S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard 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 your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expansion card Pin No Definition o 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 15 USBI F USB2 USB Headers Yellow The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Po
76. onnecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assign ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 43 00 31 05 3L Motherboard 26 12 CD IN CD In Connector Black You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header 13 SPDIF 1 S PDIF In Header Red Pin No Definition 1 CD L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD R This header supports digital S PDIF in and can connect to an audio device 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 427 Definiti
77. oot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key 7 the down arrow key lt J gt to select the first boot device then press Enter to accept To exit Boot Menu press Esc The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed End Q FLASH Press the End key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 34 2 2 The Main Menu you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main Menu as shown below appears the screen Use arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Sample BIOS Version GA EP43 UD3L E3c CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC Quit 11 lt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup 12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU s Clock amp Voltage BIOS Setup
78. optimum performance gt When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed a message which says Az memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST Intel Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode performance GA EP43 UD3L US 3L Motherboard 16 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 the memory module DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard CAUTION Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fingers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory sock
79. or Intel Core 2 Quad processor Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel 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 Front Side Bus 1600 0 C 1333 1066 800 MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge Intel P43 Express Chipset South Bridge Intel ICH 10 Memory 4 x 1 8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory 961 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 Audio Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S P DIF In Out Support for CD In LAN 1 x Realtek 8111C chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to Express 2 0 standard 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Storage Interface South Bridge 6 x SATA 3Gb s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb s devices J Micron 368 chip 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA 133 100 66 33 and up to 2 IDE devices ITE IT8718 chip 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 on the back panel 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers The GA EP43 UD3L adopts All Solid Capacitor design
80. ormal POST message Default Enabled lt Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed P CI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display Default PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display 49 BIOS Setup 2 6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode Disabled SATA Port0 3 Native Mode Disabled Menu Level gt Azalia Auto Onboard H W LAN Enabled Green LAN Disbabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8 IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port 378 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP USB 1 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Function Disabled USB Mouse Function Disabled USB Storage Function Enabled 112 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Default F7 Optimized Defaults c SATA AHCI Mode Intel ICH10 Southbridge Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH10 Southbridge to AHCI mode Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode Default AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification
81. ou wish to make changes to BIOS settings The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes To clear the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password press Enter again The message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear indicating the password has been cancelled 59 BIOS Setup 2 13 Save amp Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanc Integrat Save to CMOS and EXIT Y N Y Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC 112 Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup 12 Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press Enter on this item and press the Y gt key This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Press lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu 2 14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced D Integrated Power Managemene 519139 Javv LAIU PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC Quit 11 Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save
82. ox es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed S lt X when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers After the drivers are installed follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP 1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver 61 Drivers Installation 3 2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it GIGABYTE install Application Programs Chek the Tata button on the right of an application b maai it Ol A weke based manggemant baci That sirsa such as CPU ard memory and graphics card and much mons ip be
83. pdating the BIOS CAUTION Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot 1 Unique Features 43 EasyTune6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interface that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information lettings users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface e Mode e t mTipag if E32 MHz 308 GHI 330GHr Bok BED MHz Ge MH BCLK 30 MHz Bast Lino Daun secl o oco GIGABYTE Tabs Information Tab Function rov The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard ce Merny The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information Qe The Tuner tab allows you to adjust system clock settings and voltages e Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU host frequency to choose to achieve desired system performance 9 After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Defaultto restore to default values be sure to restart your system
84. ptimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 58 2 12 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Dewisbounls Power Enter Password Health Status ESC Quit 11 lt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup 12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change Set Disable Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords gt Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup User Password When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup to continue system boot In BIOS Setup you must enter the Supervisor password if y
85. r Consumption 9 Meter Time 10 Power Saving Calculate power savings based on time 11 Meter Timer Reset Switch 12 Meter Mode Switch 13 Total Mode Switch 14 Close Application will enter Stealth Mode 15 Minimize Application will continue to run in taskbar 16 INFO Help 17 Live Utility Update Check for the latest utility version The above data is for reference only Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model CPU Powerand Power Scores are for reference only Actual results may vary based on testing method WE Unique Features B Total Mode In Total Mode users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced for the first time Note 4 Power Saving CPU Power GIGABYTE ccm interi Total Mode Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On Off S witch Default Off 2 Motherboard Phase LED On Off Switch Default On 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On Off Switch Default Off 4 CPU Throttling Display 5 3 Level CPU Voltage S witch Default 1 Note 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU Power Consumption 9 Time Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled 10 Total Power Savings Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled 1 Dynamic Saver Meter Mode Switch
86. rboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Refer to the steps below Steps 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer 5 Press Delete to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe Defaults or Load Optimized Defaults to load BIOS default settings 6 Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup select Save amp Exit Setup to restart your computer Why do I still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems For reference only short System boots successfully 2 short CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short Memory or motherboard error long 2 short Monitor or graphics card error long 3 short Keyboard error 1 long 9 short BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps Graphics card not inserted prope
87. rly Continuous short beeps Power error GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 84 5 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem Turn off the power Remove all peripherals connecting cables and power cord etc Make sure the motherboard does notshort circuit with the chassis orother metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit The problem is verified and solved No Secure the CPU Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the cooler on the CPU power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the FAN Connect the CPU cooler power cable header properly to the motherboard Yes _ The problem is verified and solved N Correctly insert the 0 memory into the memory socket Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot Yes The problem is verified and solved Insertthe graphics card Connectthe ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the powerto startthe computer Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe Defaults or Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup o Continued 85 Appendix N The power supply 0 CPU or CPU socket might fail When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running Yes The problem is
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89. s Step 1 First attach the connector at the end of the cable Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back to the SPDIF header on your motherboard panel with a screw 2 Configuring S PDIF In On the Digital Input screen click the Default Format tab to select the default format Click OK to complete Roaltek Audio k ES p come qw teg ANALOG Recording Volume L I a Diis Input Dett Feret GIGABYTE li Note The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model 19 Appendix B S PDIF Out The S PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Conneting a S PDIF Out Cable S PDIF Coaxial Cable S PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S PDIF coaxial cable or a S PDIF optical cable either one to an external decoder for transmitting the S PDIF digital audio signals 2 Configuring S PDIF Out On the Digital Output screen click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete i Audic Manager del w Main Volume ANALOG 4 DTI e e e e 2 eo Front Panel DIGITAL When peas trough rece enabled you vil esr the sound coming E ton out However pou not be able do heer fus sauni by media
90. s CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Case Opened Menu Level gt V 1 268V X7 RPM Current SYSTEM FANI Speec 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled POWER FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FANI Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Auto CPU Smart FAN Mode Auto Move Enter Select PU PD Value 10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot Default Disabled Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled Save the settings to CMOS and then restart your system Current Voltage V Vcore DDR18V 3 3V 12V Displays the current system voltages Current System CPU Temperature Displays current system CPU temperature c Current CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Speed RPM Displays current CPU system power fan speed lt CPU Warning Tempera
91. s after a BIOS update so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Power Ma Load Optimized Defaults Y N Y PnP PCI Conngur 5 LALL YY ILLIUUU DAV IIE PC Health Status ESC Quit 11 lt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup 12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Y gt to load BIOS defaults Step 6 Select Save amp Exit Setup and then press Y to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The procedure is complete after the system restarts GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 10 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A 1 Before You Begin In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do So may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an in
92. s the boot order from the available devices Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press Enter to accept Options are Floppy 15120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD Legacy LAN Disabled c Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Set Supervisor User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program Default System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program HDD S M A R T Capability Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capability of your hard drive This feature allows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Default Disabled Note This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature For more information about Intel CPUs unique features please visit Intel s website 4 BIOS Setup CPU Multi Threading Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores and multi threading function when using an Intel CPU that supports multi core technology This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi threading
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94. ss Recovery2 Support for EasyTune ee 3 Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Support for Time Repair Support for Q Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows Vista XP Form Factor Form Factor 30 5cm x 21 0cm Note 1 Due to Windows Vista XP 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB Note 2 Whether the 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 13 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler CAUTION Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU m
95. t F8 gt key in BIOS Setup However if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software Inc EP43 UD3L E3c DEL BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu lt En l gt Qflash 11 27 2008 P 43 ICH10 7A69P GOFC 00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction CAUTION GA EP43 UD3L U S 3L Motherboard 68 B Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk Step 1 1 Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive In the main menu of Q Flash use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press Enter au The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system e If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE SATA controller use the End key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select Floppy A and press Enter Q Flash Utility v2 08 Flas
96. tem and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen to view the system data backed up at different time You can choose file s directory ies and click the Copy button to restore the file s directory ies or click Restore to restore the entire system ae Time Repair GIGABYTE meee pm s EI Button Function T o ON Automatically creates system restore M G B s nan points IS OFF DO NOT automatically create system cot restore points SCHEDULE Sets a regular interval for creating system restore points en Sets the percentage of hard drive space I used for saving shadow copies gt TRIGGER Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file P The hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space e Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies When this limit is reached the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored Shadow copies are read only 50 you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy CE NOTE GA EP43 UD3L US 3L Motherboard 16 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5 1 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherbo
97. tem s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introduc tions of the battery clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values 33 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots A The LOGO Screen Default GIGABYTE LS CLASSIC z Ja 1 y 3 F unction Keys B The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software Inc EP43 UD3L E3c Motherboard Model B BIOS Version DEL BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 F12 Boot Menu End Qflash Function Keys 11 27 2008 P 43 ICH10 A69PGOFC 00 Function Keys lt TAB gt POST SCREEN Press the lt Tab gt key to show the BIOS POST screen To show the BIOS POST screen at system Startup refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 49 lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the Delete key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk the lt F9 gt key can be used for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST For more information refer to Chapter 4 Xpress Recovery2 lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first b
98. ternet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED ActivityLED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard When removing the cable pull it straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector CAUTION Only for GA EP 43 UD3L 19 Hardware Installation e Center Subwoofer Speaker Out ack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration e RearSpeaker Out ack Black Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Side Speaker Out ack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration e Line In J ack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc e Line Out ack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used
99. that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug lt SATA Port0 3 Native Mode Specifies the operating mode of the integrated SATA controllers Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that cannot be shared with other device Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode Default Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode Azalia Codec Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Auto If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Onboard H W LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled gt Green LAN When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabed the system will dynamically detects if LAN cable s is connected or not If not the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically Default Disabled GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 50 lt SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function CMOS Setup Utility Copyright 1984 2008 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port Open
100. ting power to maximize system performance C I A 2 allows your system bus to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states Note System stability varies depending on your system hardware components Disabled Disables the use of C I A 2 Default Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 5 or 7 depending on CPU loading Sports Increases CPU frequency by 7 or 9 depending on CPU loading Racing Increases CPU frequency by 9 or 1196 depending on CPU loading Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 15 or 17 depending on CPU loading Full Thrust Increases CPU frequency by 17 19 depending on CPU loading Warning Before using C I A 2 please first verify the overclocking capability of your CPU As stability is highly dependent on system components when system instability occurs after overclocking lower the overclocking ratio gt gt gt gt gt Advanced Clock Control lt Advanced Clock Control CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2008 Award Software Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive 800mV PCI Express Clock Drive 800mV Menu Level gt CPU Clock Skew Ops MCH Clock Skew Ops 142 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults 39 BIOS Setup CPU Clock Drive Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU and North Bridge clock Options are 700mV 800mV default 900mV 1000mV
101. to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration e Mic In J ack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack gt dn addition to the default speakers settings the audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software Only microphones still MUST be con nected to the default Mic in jack amp Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2 4 5 1 1 channel audio configuration in Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio GA EP43 UD3L US 3L Motherboard 20 1 7 Internal Connectors n a E n gg 1 ATX_12V 12 CD IN 2 ATX 13 3 CPU FAN 14 SPDIF O 4 5 5 1 5 5 FAN2 15 USBI F USB2 5 PWR 16 6 FDD 17 COMA 7 IDE 18 CI 8 SATA2 0 1 2 3 4 5 19 CLR CMOS 9 PWR LED 20 BATTERY 10 F AUDIO 21 PHASE LED 11 PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect CAUTION Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on t
102. ture Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 90 C 194 F gt CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU system power fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 56 gt CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function Auto lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements If disabled CPU fan runs at full speed Default Auto lt CPU Smart FAN Mode S pecifies how to control CPU fan speed This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled or Auto gt gt Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode Default Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3 pin CPU fan PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4 pin CPU fan Note The Voltage mode can be set for a 3 pin CPU fan or a 4 pin CPU fan However for a 4 pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed 5 BIOS Setup 2 10 Load Fail Safe Defaults
103. user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the Delete key during the POST when the power is turned on To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options you can press Ctrl F1 in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or Q BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system 9BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and 9 BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Update Utilities Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for the beep codes description tis recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in sys
104. wer 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND No Pin NC c N QO o y OT ND mm T Cy _ Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB header A Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket CAUTION GA EP43 UD3L US3L Motherboard 28 16 LPT Parallel Port Header The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable For purchasing the optional LPT port cable please contact the local dealer 25 1 iini Pin No
105. will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short Example Part1 2 Status Short Length 2m Explanation A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1 2 Note Part 4 5 and Part 7 8 are not used in a 10 100 Mbps environment so their Status fields will show Open and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable 51 BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip Default Disabled lt Onboard IDE Controller J Micron 368 Chip Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the J Micron 368 chip Default Enabled lt Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base 1 0 address and corresponding interrupt Options are Auto 3F8 IRQ4 default 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Disabled c Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port LPT and specifies its base 1 0 address and corresponding interrupt Options are 378 IRQ7 default 278 IR Q5 3BC IRQ7 Disabled Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel LPT port Options are SPP Standard Parallel Port default EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ECP Extended Capabilities Port USB 1 0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller Default Enabled Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities

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