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Gigabyte GA-EP43T-UD3L User Manual

Lga775 socket motherboard for intel core processor family/intel pentium processor family/intel celeron processor family
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  • Page 1 GA-EP43T-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel Core processor family/ ® ™ Intel Pentium processor family/Intel Celeron processor family ® ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-43TUD3L-1001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with- out prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................6 Optional Items .........................6 GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout ................7 Block Diagram .........................8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................61 Installing Chipset Drivers ................61 Application Software ..................62 Technical Manuals ..................62 Contact ......................63 System ......................63 Download Center ................... 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...................65 Xpress Recovery2 ..................65 BIOS Update Utilities ..................68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .............68 4-2-2...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-EP43T-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-Ep43T-Ud3L Motherboard Layout

    GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS PHASE_LED ATX_12V R_SPDIF CPU_FAN PWR_FAN LGA775 R_USB_1 R_USB_2 R_USB_3 USB_LAN Intel ® F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 SYS_FAN2 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_3 CODEC BATTERY Intel ICH10 ® M_BIOS B_BIOS SPDIF_O PCIEX1_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SPDIF_I CLR_CMOS...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- PCIe CLK LGA775 (100 MHz) (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host 1 PCI Express x16 DDR3 1600/1333/ Interface 1066/800 MHz PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory ® Intel MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK RTL8111C Dual BIOS (100 MHz)

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...
  • Page 12 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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.
  • Page 14 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push The Top of Female Push Pin...

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
  • Page 20 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_I SYS_FAN1/2 SPDIF_O PWR_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 COMA SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BATTERY PHASE_LED F_PANEL 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.
  • Page 22 Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON (soft On/Off) Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Fan Headers

    3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin 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).
  • Page 24 The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 25: System Power Led Header

    9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.

  • Page 26: F_Panel

    LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign- ments are matched correctly. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Cd In Connector

    12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
  • Page 28 HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expan- sion card. Pin No. Definition SPDIFO GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...
  • Page 30 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been re- moved. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition Signal GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.

  • Page 34: Startup Screen

    BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot de- vice setting as needed. <END>: Q-FLASH Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar- row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E5a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 36: Standard Cmos Features

    <F10> can also carry out this task.)  Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation mes- sage will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] Menu Level  CPU Clock Ratio [10X] (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio [+0.0] (Note) CPU Frequency 2.66GHz ( 266x10) ******** Clock Chip Control ******** >>>>>...

  • Page 38: Cpu Frequency

    Note: If your system fails 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 1200 MHz. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is enabled. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz.
  • Page 40 Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. >>>>> Standard Timing Control CAS Latency Time Options are: Auto (default), 3~7. tRCD Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 >>>>> Advanced Timing Control Advanced Timing Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Timing Control Item Help x tRRD Auto Menu Level  x tWTR Auto x tWR Auto x tRFC Auto x tRTP Auto x Command Rate (CMD) Auto >>>>>...
  • Page 42 Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Twr2rd(Different Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank) Options are: Auto (default), 1~15. DIMM1 Clock Skew Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. DIMM2 Clock Skew Control Options are: Auto (default), +800ps~-700ps. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 DDR Write Training Allows you to determine whether to fine-tune memory parameters to enhance memory compatibility. Auto Lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. Enabled Enables this function to enhance memory compatibility. Channel A/B Driving Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Channel A/B Driving Settings Item Help...
  • Page 44 The default is Auto. >>> MCH/ICH MCH Core The default is Auto. MCH Reference The default is Auto. ICH I/O The default is Auto. >>> DRAM DRAM Voltage The default is Auto. DRAM Termination The default is Auto. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Apr 17 2009 Menu Level  Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24  IDE Channel 0 Master [None]  IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ...
  • Page 46 Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help  Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Menu Level  First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 48 0 to 15 seconds. (Default: 0) (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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Init Display First

    Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file.

  • Page 50: Integrated Peripherals

    When the onboard LAN function and Green LAN are enabled, the system will dynamically detect if a LAN cable is connected or not. If not, the corresponding LAN controller will be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN Item Help Start detecting at Port..Menu Level  Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = higf : Move Enter: Select...

  • Page 52: Onboard Parallel Port

    USB Mouse Function Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Menu Level  Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm...
  • Page 54 The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Item Help PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level  PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] higf : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    F, 80 C/176 C/194 CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57 CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Auto lets the BIOS decide whether to enable this function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed.

  • Page 58: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password  Integrated Peripherals Set User Password  Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 60: Save & Exit Setup

    Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 62: Application Software

    This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the mother- board manuals. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Contact

    Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 64: Download Center

    Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it.
  • Page 66 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Step 1: Step 2: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive When finished, go to Disk Management to check data. disk allocation. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 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. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: Step 2: If you wish to remove the backup file, select...

  • Page 68: Bios Update Utilities

    Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. EP43T-UD3L E5a <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 04/17/2009-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure as- sumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
  • Page 70 Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The proce- dure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).

  • Page 72: Easytune 6

    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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

    Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled (Note 1) power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
  • Page 74 (Note 4) The total amount of power saved will be 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 74 -...

  • Page 75: Q-Share

    Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions 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.

  • Page 76: Time Repair

    • E ach 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-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. (Note) The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center/Subwoofer Line In Speaker Out assignments.
  • Page 78 Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Configuring S/Pdif In/Out

    5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out A. S/PDIF In The S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Optical Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: Step 2: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable...
  • Page 80 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. 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 81: Configuring Microphone Recording

    5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel.
  • Page 82 Step 1: Locate the Volume icon in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select Recording Devices. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to config- ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 86 If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
  • Page 88 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 88 -...
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