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Gigabyte GA-EP43T-S3L - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EP43T-S3L
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GA-EP43T-S3L
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-EP43T3L-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-EP43T-S3L Specifications

General IconGeneral
Socket TypeLGA 775
Form FactorATX
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory16 GB
Storage Interface6 x SATA 3Gb/s
USB Ports12 x USB 2.0
RAID SupportNo
ChipsetIntel P43
Expansion Slots1 x PCI Express x16
IDE Ports1
LAN10/100/1000 Mbps
AudioRealtek ALC888

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for installing hardware components to prevent damage.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the motherboard and its components.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guidelines for installing DDR3 memory modules and dual channel configurations.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for inserting expansion cards into PCI or PCIe slots.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

Description of ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-7 Internal Connectors

Identification and function of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Overview of the initial screens displayed during system boot.

2-2 The Main Menu

Navigation and main options available within the BIOS Setup utility.

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

Advanced settings for CPU overclocking, memory timing, and voltage control.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and basic IDE/SATA device settings.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, password protection, and CPU-specific features.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Enabling or disabling onboard devices like SATA, Audio, and LAN controllers.

2-7 Power Management Setup

Configuration of system power states and wake-up event settings.

2-8 PnP;PCI Configurations

Management of Plug and Play devices and PCI slot IRQ assignments.

2-9 PC Health Status

Monitoring of system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restoring the system to the safest and most stable BIOS default settings.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Applying the optimal BIOS default settings for system performance.

2-12 Set Supervisor;User Password

Setting passwords to protect BIOS access and system configuration.

2-13 Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS configuration changes and exiting the setup utility.

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Exiting BIOS Setup without saving any modifications made.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Installing essential drivers for the motherboard chipset components.

3-2 Application Software

Installing GIGABYTE utilities and bundled software applications.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Accessing application guides and content descriptions for the driver disk.

3-4 Contact

Contact information for GIGABYTE support and branch offices.

3-5 System

Viewing basic system information and hardware details.

3-6 Download Center

Linking to the GIGABYTE website for the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for backing up and restoring system data and performing OS installations.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS utilities.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and voltage control in Windows.

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

Technology for optimizing power savings and enhancing power efficiency.

4-5 Q-Share

Tool for easy and convenient data sharing across a network.

4-6 Time Repair

Utility for backing up and restoring system data using Volume Shadow Copy Services.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Setup for motherboard's onboard audio jacks and configurations.

5-2 Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and procedures for resolving system startup issues.

5-3 Regulatory Statements

Compliance information, environmental directives, and hazardous substance statements.

Contact Us

GIGABYTE Global Service System

Information on accessing GIGABYTE's global technical service system.

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