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Gigabyte GA-EP43T-USB3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-EP43T-USB3
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GA-EP43T-USB3
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-43TUSB3-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-EP43T-USB3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
CPU Socket TypeLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P43
Maximum Memory Supported16 GB
PCI Express 2.0 x161
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots3
SATA6 x SATA 3Gb/s
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC888
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111D
Max. LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Memory StandardDDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz
USB 3.02
Audio Channels8
PS/21
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Slots4 x DDR3 DIMM

Summary

User's Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Documentation and Identification

Copyright Information

States copyright ownership and rights for the manual's content.

Disclaimer and Usage Terms

Outlines limitations of liability and conditions for manual use.

Documentation Overview

Classifies the types of documentation provided by GIGABYTE.

Motherboard Revision Identification

Explains how to identify the specific revision of the motherboard.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Provides essential safety and handling guidelines before hardware installation.

Product Specifications

Details the technical features and components of the motherboard.

CPU and Cooler Installation

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

Memory Installation

Guides on how to install DDR3 memory modules correctly.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing add-in cards into PCI/PCIe slots.

Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes the external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details the onboard headers and connectors for internal devices.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Shows the initial screens displayed during the computer's boot process.

BIOS Main Menu Navigation

Overview of the BIOS Setup utility's main menu and navigation keys.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Allows advanced tuning of CPU, memory, and system clock settings.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration for system date, time, and basic hardware settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Access to system boot order, performance options, and other advanced settings.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Settings for onboard devices like SATA, LAN, and audio controllers.

Power Management Setup

Options for configuring system power saving and wake-up features.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Manages Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI slot resource assignments.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Displays system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for monitoring.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to the most stable, conservative defaults.

Load Optimized Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to optimal performance defaults.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Allows setting passwords for BIOS access and system boot.

Save & Exit BIOS Setup

Saves current BIOS configuration and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving BIOS Settings

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guides on installing essential chipset drivers for system functionality.

Application Software Installation

Instructions for installing GIGABYTE utilities and bundled applications.

Technical Manuals Access

Provides links to application guides and motherboard manuals.

Contact Information

Lists contact details for GIGABYTE support and offices.

System Information

Displays key system hardware and OS information.

Download Center for Updates

Links to GIGABYTE website for downloading latest BIOS, drivers, and apps.

New Utilities Installation

Guides on installing recently developed GIGABYTE utilities.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 Utility

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Details on using Q-Flash and @BIOS for updating the system BIOS.

EasyTune 6 Software

Utility for fine-tuning system settings and overclocking in Windows.

Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

Feature for intelligent power saving and enhanced power efficiency.

Q-Share Data Sharing Tool

Tool for easy data sharing with computers on the same network.

SMART Recovery for Data Backup

Feature to create backups of changed data files quickly.

Auto Green Power Saving

Enables system power saving via a Bluetooth cell phone.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guides on setting up the motherboard's audio jacks and features.

Troubleshooting Procedures

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and resolve common system startup issues.

Regulatory Statements

Includes RoHS, WEEE, and other safety and environmental compliance notices.

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