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GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3R/ GA-EP43-DS3 May 15, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. „ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „ For instructions 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 4
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 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 Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact ...67 3-5 System ...67 3-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 74 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 74 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EP43-DS3R or GA-EP43-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_SPDIF USB_1394_2 LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED USB_1394_1 ATX R_USB GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCI1 Intel® P43 FDD PWR_FAN DDR2_3 CLR_CMOS DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 SPDIF_I CODEC - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 8
Intel® ICH10 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM (Note) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 4 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Only for GA-EP43-DS3 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 9
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) as well as physical harm to the user. • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 10
: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Š T.I. TSB43AB23 chip Š Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Only for GA-EP43-DS3. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 11
drive connector Š 1 x IDE connector Š 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 2 x system fan headers Š 1 x power fan header Š 1 Š 1 x parallel port header Š 1 x serial port header Š 1 x power LED header Š 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel Š 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 12
3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | 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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 14
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | 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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 16
, 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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 17
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 to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 18
sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 19
with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket SATA signal cable off the power of the external enclosure. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 20
1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high 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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 21
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be 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, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 22
F_USB1/F_USB2 16) F1_1394 17) LPT 18) COMA 19) CI 20) CLR_CMOS 21) BAT 22) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 23
supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 24
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 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 25
master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 1 2 39 40 8) SATA2_0 supports a single SATA device. SATA2_4 7 1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 1 7 SATA2_1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP43-DS3 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 26
system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 1 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 27
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 28
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 . Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 29
This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 30
to the USB bracket. 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 31
17) 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 26 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 GND PD5 2 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 32
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 33
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when in accordance with local environmental regulations. 22) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 34
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the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 36
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 37
press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3R D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB F9> Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 38
system/CPU temperature, BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. „ Set User BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Security Chip Configuration Use this menu to configure the TPM function. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 39
CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note 1) CPU Control Standard Clock Control CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) CPU CPU Vcore 1.12500V [Auto] CPU Termination 1.200V [Auto] CPU PLL 1.500V [Auto] CPU CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item appears only - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 40
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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 41
, set this item to 266 MHz. For a 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. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 42
Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 43
` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults - 43 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 44
Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced tRD Phase1 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. tRD Phase2 Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 0-Normal, 1-Advanced. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 45
(default), 1~15. ******** Mother Board Voltage Control >>> CPU CPU Vcore The default is Auto. CPU Termination The default is Auto. CPU PLL The default is Auto. CPU Reference The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH default is Auto. Channel B Reference The default is Auto. ******** - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 46
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: devices by using one of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 47
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 enter the specifications Support - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 48
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 49
. 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. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 50
BIOS to initialize the hard drive as the system boots up. The adjustable range is from 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo the PCI Express x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) as the first display. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 51
Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. Only for GA-EP43-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 52
device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 53
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 or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 54
operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 55
Resume 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 ON from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 55 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 56
system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a 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 Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 57
IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 58
), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. 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-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 59
Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control 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: Enabled) - 59 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 60
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. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 61
to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 62
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. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 63
use this function with the Supervisor/User password. Enabled Enables the security chip. Press to enter the setup screen: Setup Warning User Information in Security Chip is cleared! Are you sure you want to GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 64
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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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 66
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 66 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 67
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this manual to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 68
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 69
up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard than to restore it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. "*" Xpress - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 70
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 example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 71
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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 72
from the motherboard driver disk to , Inc. EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC- Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 73
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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 74
, Inc. EP43-DS3R D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/16/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 74 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 75
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/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 76
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. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 77
to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 78
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 79
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-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 80
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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 81
USB flash drive. Click OK to complete. Figure 2 Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) (Note 4) This feature is optional due to different regional policy. When more than one user stores their TPM keys in the BIOS, the latter key will replace the former key. If you incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 82
Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to launch the Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 83
Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 84
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port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. Only for GA-EP43-DS3R. - 85 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 86
Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 87
RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID Create RAID Volume If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Intel(R) - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 88
RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 89
Disk(0) [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the ICH10R RAID BIOS utility, press or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 90
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1013 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 91
Vista, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to your USB flash drive and then extract it (see instructions on the next page). See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 92
?" message, and then press to begin extracting the driver. After the driver is extracted, a screen similar to that in Figure 6 will appear. Figure 5 Figure 6 (Note) To install the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, please copy the MSM64 file. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 93
System Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP onto your hard drive(s). The following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 94
, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 95
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 96
Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk or USB flash drive (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 97
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 8 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 98
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 Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 99
Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 100
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. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 101
S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 102
5-2-3 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 the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 103
in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do back the recording you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to set - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 104
the Stop button . 5. You may use the Fast Forward button to move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 105
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 106
the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 107
is verified 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. - 107 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 108
of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 109
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3 | Manual - Page 110
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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-EP43-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 116 -
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GA-EP43-DS3R/
GA-EP43-DS3
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-EP43DS3R-1004R