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Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L
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GA-EP43-DS3LR/
GA-EP43-DS3L/
GA-EP43-S3L
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1006
12ME-EP43DS3L-1006R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
USB 2.0 connectors2
Power fan connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1
Number of SATA connectors6
Controller interface typeSATA
Controller 2nd interface typeATA-133/100/66/33
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
BIOS typeAWARD
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista/XP
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth210 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safely installing motherboard and components to prevent ESD and damage.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly install the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Instructions on how to install DDR2 memory modules, including Dual Channel configuration.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing PCI Express and PCI expansion cards into the motherboard slots.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Allows fine-tuning of CPU clock, frequency, and voltages for performance enhancement.

2-9 PC Health Status

Monitors system voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and reports hardware status.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing motherboard chipset drivers using the driver disk.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration supporting NTFS/FAT file systems.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Introduces GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS, for easy BIOS updating.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to configure SATA hard drives, including RAID setup and driver installation.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Covers common issues, FAQs, and a step-by-step troubleshooting procedure.

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