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... is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted,...
... is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted,...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 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 Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 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 Configuration ...
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English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ... the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-P31-DS3/DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 -
English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support ... the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-P31-DS3/DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 -
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... the CPU. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...CPU Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics...
... the CPU. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the ...CPU Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics...
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... if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DDRII1 and DDRII2) with double-sided memory modules... sockets of memory modules. DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS - - After the memory is installed. 2. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in memory fre...
... if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DDRII1 and DDRII2) with double-sided memory modules... sockets of memory modules. DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS - - After the memory is installed. 2. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS - - - - SS SS Three Modules SS SS DS/SS...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in memory fre...
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... feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs data...
... feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green 100 Mpbs data rate Off 10 Mpbs data...
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 2 10 1 9 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10... certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 2 10 1 9 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10... certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No.
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to set the date. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to set the date. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd...
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Drive A Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk ...will stop for an error during the POST. If you to the information on the hard drive. Head Number of sectors. If you to None. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt on the system. The following fields display your system. Base ...
Drive A Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk ...will stop for an error during the POST. If you to the information on the hard drive. Head Number of sectors. If you to None. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Sector Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt on the system. The following fields display your system. Base ...
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... Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead...
... Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead...
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You can be configured if Smart FAN Control Method is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is ... CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - This item can not be set to Disabled. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system...
You can be configured if Smart FAN Control Method is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is ... CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - This item can not be set to Disabled. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system...
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... MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup mode based on system configurations. This page is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set this item...
... MHz FSB CPU, set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup mode based on system configurations. This page is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set this item...