Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L Manual
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/ GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1006 12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3L/ GA-EP43-S3L May 23, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 3
Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008 Motherboard GA-EP43-DS3LR Oct. 9, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 4
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 5
...7 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 6
Channel Audio 92 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 94 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 96 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 98 5-3 Troubleshooting 99 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 99 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 100 5-4 Regulatory Statements 102 Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 7
Contents GA-EP43-DS3LR or GA-EP43-DS3L or GA-EP43-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 8
GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF COAXIAL R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX LGA775 DDR2_1 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 FDD SYS_FAN2 USB_LAN AUDIO Intel® P43 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PWR_FAN CODEC SPDIF_O - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 9
LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 Host Interface Intel® P43 DDR2 1200/1066/ 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH10 Intel Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 9 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 10
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or memory. If you do not have 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 it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 12
Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Š Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 13
Monitor Š System voltage detection Š CPU/System temperature detection Š CPU/System/Power fan speed detection Š CPU overheating warning Š CPU/System/Power fan fail warning Š CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2) Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 13 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 14
, 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 15
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 16
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 17
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. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 18
, 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 19
, 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. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 20
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 21
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. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 22
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." GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 23
21) PHASE LED Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 24
17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 25
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 26
devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 17 17 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 27
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). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. - 27 - Hardware - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 28
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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | 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-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 30
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. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 31
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 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 32
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 NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 33
turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 34
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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 35
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 36
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 37
BIOS Version: GA-EP43-DS3L F1da) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 38
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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 39
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help 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 a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 40
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 41
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) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I.A.2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 42
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 43
` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 45
), 1~15. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (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 Core The default is Auto. ICH I/O The - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 46
] [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 F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: using one of the three methods below: GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 47
wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 48
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 49
such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | 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 at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST . GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 51
) 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. Only for GA-EP43-DS3L. Only for GA-EP43-S3L. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 52
following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: 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 0m, as shown in the figure above. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 53
operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode 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 (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 54
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. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 55
mode when you install 32-bit Windows® Vista®; select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On 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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 56
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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 57
device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 58
Enter> 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 59
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-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 60
: 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 61
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 62
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 64
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 65
up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: • Intel® platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 66
Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 67
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 68
contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 69
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 70
, Inc. EP43-DS3L F1da . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/21/2008-P43-ICH10-7A89PG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 71
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 IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 72
: 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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 73
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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 74
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 75
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 76
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 77
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. the 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-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 78
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-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 79
drive and the other end to an available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. Only for GA-EP43-DS3LR. (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 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 80
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 81
C. Configuring a 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 configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 82
.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 83
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. - 83 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 84
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. [KL]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 85
Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press to exit when finished. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 86
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 87
disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 88
, 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 89
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) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 90
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 91
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-DS3L | Manual - Page 92
4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 92 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 93
. Then click OK to complete the configuration. B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effect tab. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module: If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 94
audio signals to the computer 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 95
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 signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 96
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 it to open the volume control panel. GA-EP43-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 97
Next, while 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 NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. (Note) Based on the - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 98
, select the sound (.wav) file you wish to play. 3. To play a sound file, click the Play button . 4. To stop playing, click 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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 99
with power/ amplifier. Q:What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 100
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 100 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 101
computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 102
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 102 - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 103
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: - 103 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 104
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231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 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-EP43-DS3L | Manual - Page 112
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-DS3LR/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 112 -
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/
GA-EP43-DS3L/
GA-EP43-S3L
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
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Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
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processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1006
12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R