GA-EP43T-UD3L v1.1 (manual).pdf

GA-EP43T-UD3L

LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel ® Core ™ processor family/

Intel ® Pentium ® processor family/Intel ® Celeron ® processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1101

12ME-43TUD3L-1101R

Motherboard

GA-EP43T-UD3L

Motherboard

GA-EP43T-UD3L

Apr. 30, 2009

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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

 For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included 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&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"

means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout ............................................................................7

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Speciications.................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Coniguration .....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 34

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 37

2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 45

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 47

2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 50

2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 53

2-8 PnP/PCI Conigurations ................................................................................. 55

2-9 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 56

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 58

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 58

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 59

2-13 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 60

2-14 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................ 60

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................61

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 61

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 62

3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 62

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 63

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 63

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 64

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................65

4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 65

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 68

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................68

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................71

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 72

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced.................................................................. 73

4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 75

4-6 Time Repair.................................................................................................... 76

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................77

5-1 Coniguring Audio Input and Output ............................................................... 77

5-1-1 Coniguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...................................................................77

5-1-2 Coniguring S/PDIF In/Out......................................................................................79

5-1-3 Coniguring Microphone Recording ........................................................................81

5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................83

5-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 84

5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................84

5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................85

5-3 Regulatory Statements................................................................................... 87

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