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... For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. Specifications and features are legally registered to assist in the use of Gigabyte. Product Manual Classification In order to ...their respective companies. No part of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in any form or...
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 ...Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 43 2-6 PC Health Status 44 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 14 1-3-1 ...Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 41 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 43 2-6 PC Health Status 44 ...
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... FDD device - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0,1, 2, 3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Onboard GIGABYTE SATA2 chip - 1 IDE connector (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - ...2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0,1), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4... audio connector 1 CD In connector "*" Only the GA-965P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... FDD device - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0,1, 2, 3), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices Onboard GIGABYTE SATA2 chip - 1 IDE connector (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allowing connection of 2 IDE devices - ...2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0,1), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU LGA775 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4... audio connector 1 CD In connector "*" Only the GA-965P-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DS3...
... Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DS3...
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... 15) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Connector) Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Be careful with the...
... 15) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Connector) Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Be careful with the...
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... the highlighted item. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to BIOS - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Exit current page and return to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of... the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to the CMOS SETUP screen. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is potentially risky, please do it ...
... the highlighted item. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to BIOS - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Exit current page and return to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of... the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to the CMOS SETUP screen. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is potentially risky, please do it ...
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...to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference... the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...
...to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference... the Full Screen LOGO Show item on the screen. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...
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...system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - F12 : Load CMOS...hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
...system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 33 - F12 : Load CMOS...hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
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...maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(... start up . IDE Channel 0/1 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Fri, Mar 18 2007 18:25:04 Item Help Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master...
...maximum allowed in . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(... start up . IDE Channel 0/1 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Fri, Mar 18 2007 18:25:04 Item Help Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master...
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...your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)(Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(... by LAN. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. ...
...your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)(Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(... by LAN. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. ...
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...) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. If you to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Init Display First This feature allows you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 37 - Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Limit CPUID Max. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (...display from which card when you install a processor which supports this item to PCI Express VGA card. BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to PCI. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install...
...) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. If you to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Init Display First This feature allows you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. - 37 - Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Limit CPUID Max. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (...display from which card when you install a processor which supports this item to PCI Express VGA card. BIOS Setup English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to PCI. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when you install...
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... AHCI mode. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Azalia Codec Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller...
... AHCI mode. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Azalia Codec Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller...
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... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a Gigabit hub, the Status fields of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show N/A,as shown in a 10/100...-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on Pair 1-2.
... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a Gigabit hub, the Status fields of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show N/A,as shown in a 10/100...-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on Pair 1-2.
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... port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ECP & EPP mode. face (AHCI) is 3E8/IRQ4. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port...English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ing and hot plug. Enable .... 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 -
... port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode This function allows users to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ECP & EPP mode. face (AHCI) is 3E8/IRQ4. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port...English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ing and hot plug. Enable .... 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8/IRQ3. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 -
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..." item to "Enabled" and key in Date/time to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup Press power button 4 sec. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on Vista operating system only. - 41 - Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm...
..." item to "Enabled" and key in Date/time to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup Press power button 4 sec. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on Vista operating system only. - 41 - Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm...
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... option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is set to "Enabled", set the "System Voltage Control" item to "Auto" to these features may result in system instability or corruption. Please be aware that if your system is recommended that you install a processor which supports this item is... shortened life expectancy to optimize the system voltage settings. The option will automatically assign by CPU detection. Incorrectly using these components. for power users only. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -
... option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is set to "Enabled", set the "System Voltage Control" item to "Auto" to these features may result in system instability or corruption. Please be aware that if your system is recommended that you install a processor which supports this item is... shortened life expectancy to optimize the system voltage settings. The option will automatically assign by CPU detection. Incorrectly using these components. for power users only. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -
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... Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/...system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations...
... Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/...system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations...
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..., you will be asked to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. Type the password again and press . GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - Type the password, up to enter password...
..., you will be asked to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. Type the password again and press . GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - Type the password, up to enter password...
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...will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-... - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr...
...will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-... - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr...
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... 1. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. and M.I .B./2 ... fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 57 - Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. Appendix Overclocking...
... 1. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. and M.I .B./2 ... fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. - 57 - Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. Appendix Overclocking...