Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H Manual
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GA-EG43M-S2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev.110 12ME-EG43MS2H-110R - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EG43M-S2H Jul. 31, 2008 Motherboard GA-EG43M-S2H Jul. 31, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 3
at: http://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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 4
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 5
Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Applications Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 3-4 Contact ...65 3-5 System ...65 3-6 Download Center 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EG43M-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 7
Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V VGA DVI OPTICAL HDMI Level Shifter Level Shifter LGA775 PHASE LED LPT FDD GA-EG43M-S2H CPU_FAN USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB BAT F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIEX4 PCI1 RTL 8111C PCI2 SPDIF_O CD_IN CODEC SPDIF_I PCIEX1 COMA B_BIOS M_BIOS Intel® G43 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 8
Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 IT8213 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel® G43 Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH10 BIOS 5 SATA 3Gb/s 1 eSATA 3Gb/s 12 SPDIF Out (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 10
Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Š L2 cache varies with CPU Š 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Š North Bridge: Intel® G43 Chipset Š South Bridge: Intel® ICH10 Š 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Š Dual - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 11
Connectors Š 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š 1 x 4-pin ATX header Š 1 x serial port header Š 1 x power LED header Š 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel Š CPU/System temperature detection Š CPU/System fan speed detection Š CPU overheating warning Š CPU/System fan fail warning Š CPU - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 12
(Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ System cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 13
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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 14
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. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 15
. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 16
installed, a message which says 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-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 17
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. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 18
expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 19
PCI Express x4 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. Graphics Chip ATI Radeon X1300 ATI Radeon - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 20
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a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 22
LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 23
connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, 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. - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 24
) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 16) F1_1394 17) COMA 18) LPT 19) CI 20) CLR_CMOS 21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 25
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 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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 26
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. 34 33 2 1 GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 27
master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 39 1 40 2 7) SATA2_0 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA2_2 7 SATA2_0 1 1 SATA2_3 7 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 7 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 28
Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 29
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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 30
10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 31
supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 14) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/ - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 32
cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 33
17) COMA (Serial Port Header, White) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin 18) LPT ( - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 34
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 (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 35
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. - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 36
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latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 38
, 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. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 39
The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F4) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 40
CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 40 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 41
(C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) >>>>> Standard Timing overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU CPU that supports this feature. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 42
(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 43
the PCI Express and North Bridge clock. Options are: 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Options are: 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) MCH . Extreme Lets the system operate at its best performance level. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 44
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 Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 45
Phase3 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. Trd2rd(Different Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 46
) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control The default is Auto. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control The default is Auto. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. ******** GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 47
CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 48
Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select devices by using one of the three methods below: GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 49
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. • Manual Allows you to manually Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 50
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. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 51
. 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. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 52
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. ( memory for display. Options are: 32MB+2MB for GTT (default), 64MB+2MB for GTT, 128MB+2MB for GTT. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 53
USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB that allows the storage driver to enable advanced install operating systems that do not support Native mode. (Default) Enabled Allows install operating systems that support Native mode. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 54
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: GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 55
the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is ), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 55 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 56
by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 57
the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 57 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 58
Help 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. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 59
device attached to the motherboard CI header. If CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 60
Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 61
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail- - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 62
Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 63
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 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 64
that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 64 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 65
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of the motherboard manual to check the contact information for the Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 66
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 version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 67
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard to restore it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 68
Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit. 2. When partitioning your hard drive for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 69
4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 70
from the motherboard driver disk to access Inc. EG43M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-G43-ICH10- Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 71
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 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 (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. If you wish to remove the - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 72
Inc. EG43M-S2H F4 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/18/2008-G43-ICH10-7A89PG08C-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 72 - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 73
the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • 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. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 74
Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 75
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 @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 76
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 fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 77
Mode, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On) 3 Dynamic CPU Frequency - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 78
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 Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 CPU Voltage Display 7 Dynamic Power Phase Status 8 Current CPU . GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 79
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 80
and over 300 MB of available space. • 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 so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 81
the Audio Control Panel. Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 82
the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 83
for audio processing. A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. - 83 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 84
) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 85
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 86
the Recording option to set the recording sound for your recording device(s) altogether. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list Recording Control GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 87
Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 88
setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 89
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 90
and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 91
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 92
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: GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 93
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231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw y G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H | Manual - Page 96
language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard - 96 -
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GA-EG43M-S2H
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev.110
12ME-EG43MS2H-110 R