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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 ... 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back 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 ...
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 ... 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back 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 ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 82 - 6 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 53 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 57 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 82 - 6 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 53 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 SoftwareApplications 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Appendix 57 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 57 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 57 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 58 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT SYS_FAN GA-965P-DS3/S3 DDRII1 USB USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_3 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P965 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH8 GSATAII0 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATAII1 BIOS IDE1 CI F_PANEL SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_I F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED - 8 -
GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT SYS_FAN GA-965P-DS3/S3 DDRII1 USB USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO NB_FAN Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_3 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P965 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS BATTERY Intel® ICH8 GSATAII0 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATAII1 BIOS IDE1 CI F_PANEL SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_I F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 PWR_LED - 8 -
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... MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s LAN ATA 33/66/100/133 RJ45 IDE Channel GIGABYTE Marvell SATA2 88E8056 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface DDRII 800/667...) Intel® ICH8 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 LPT Port Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCICLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DS3/S3 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is...
... MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(333(Note 1)/266/200/133 MHz) PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s LAN ATA 33/66/100/133 RJ45 IDE Channel GIGABYTE Marvell SATA2 88E8056 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Host Interface DDRII 800/667...) Intel® ICH8 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 LPT Port Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCICLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) Applies only when the GA-965P-DS3/S3 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is...
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...3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 13 - In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by cables 1 S/PDIF In connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion ... 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/S3 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed.
...3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 13 - In such a configuration, the actual operating memory frequency will automatically adjust BIOS to support 1333 MHz FSB by cables 1 S/PDIF In connector 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion ... 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/S3 motherboard (rev. 3.3) is installed.
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... add an even layer of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the...requires all of the following conditions: 1. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - If you install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of ...
... add an even layer of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position. (Grasping the...requires all of the following conditions: 1. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - If you install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of ...
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The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you wish to remove the DIMM module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket...
The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you wish to remove the DIMM module. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket...
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...3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the ... a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into ...
...3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the ... a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into ...
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... the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 GSATAII0 GSATAII1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 SATAII2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 .../1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate.
... the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 GSATAII0 GSATAII1 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII0 SATAII1 1 7 7 1 SATAII2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 .../1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by Intel ICH8) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate.
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English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS - 29 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS - 29 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during...
... Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during...
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... (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. Startup Screen: English :...screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the exact settings for stability. 3. This action makes the system reset to...
... (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. The Main Menu (Example BIOS Ver.: GA-965P-DS3, F10a) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to select the first boot device. Startup Screen: English :...screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to access advanced options. 2. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from the exact settings for stability. 3. This action makes the system reset to...
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.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the current CMOS settings as a profile. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make a record of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance ... 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...
.... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the current CMOS settings as a profile. English BIOS Setting Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make a record of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance ... 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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... day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Through Dec. The four options are used...Use this option for faster system start up . You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are ... option for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0/1 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard...
... day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Through Dec. The four options are used...Use this option for faster system start up . You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are ... option for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0/1 Master IDE/SATA Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard...
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... inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density... drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more...
... inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. BIOS Setup None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density... drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more...
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...Press to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 ... a processor that supports this menu. to move it down the list. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. Disabled Disable this function. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU...
...Press to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 ... a processor that supports this menu. to move it down the list. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. Disabled Disable this function. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU...
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...Enabled Disabled Show full screen logo at system startup. (Default value) Disable this function. - 37 - PCI Set Init display first to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to PCI. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when ...you to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup Please note that this feature is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this item to ...
...Enabled Disabled Show full screen logo at system startup. (Default value) Disable this function. - 37 - PCI Set Init display first to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. If you wish to PCI. (Default value) (Note) This item will show up when ...you to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup Please note that this feature is installed. Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology. (Default value) Disabled Disable this item to ...
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...Default value) Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Azalia Codec Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB ... POST. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to AHCI mode. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. SATA Port0-3 Native...
...Default value) Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Azalia Codec Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB ... POST. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to AHCI mode. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. SATA Port0-3 Native...
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... four pairs of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. BIOS Setup Refer to detect the status of wires will show N/A,as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open...
... four pairs of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. BIOS Setup Refer to detect the status of wires will show N/A,as shown in a 10/100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open...
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... to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable this function. Advanced Host Controller Inter- Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard.... Onboard SATA/IDE Device This function allows users to invoke the boot ROM of the SATA ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port...
... to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable this function. Advanced Host Controller Inter- Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard.... Onboard SATA/IDE Device This function allows users to invoke the boot ROM of the SATA ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. GA-965P-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port...