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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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel® P31 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz Intel® P31 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH7 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with...
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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 for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM.../ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800...
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 for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel® CoreTM.../ Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Support for Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800...
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GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Some memory configurations will result in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 3) Available functions in memory frequency being reduced from the original frequency. (Please refer to to Page 16 for system...
GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup. (Note 2) Some memory configurations will result in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. For example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for more information.) (Note 3) Available functions in memory frequency being reduced from the original frequency. (Please refer to to Page 16 for system...
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... the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
... the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
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...enabled if only one direction. SS SS - - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will result in memory fre- DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Memory configurations below , system instability or unexpected results may ... Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same channel (e.g. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules SS...
...enabled if only one direction. SS SS - - GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will result in memory fre- DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Memory configurations below , system instability or unexpected results may ... Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same channel (e.g. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 3. DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Two Modules SS...
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...the top edge of the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the... orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer...
...the top edge of the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the... orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer...
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...disable password. An user password only allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ... before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. English The Functions of the...
...disable password. An user password only allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ... before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. English The Functions of the...
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... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 510M 512M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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...Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L...25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you...
...Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L...25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you...
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... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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...supports this item to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables ... system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease..., Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about...
...supports this item to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables ... system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease..., Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. For more information about...
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... function, you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after...
... function, you install 32-bit Windows® Vista® ; Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after...
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.... mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control... Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 200 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Auto] C.I.A. 2 [Disabled] Performance Enhance [Turbo] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 800 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings [Option 1] ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control [Manual] DDR2 OverVoltage Control ...
.... mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control... Control [Disabled] x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) 200 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) [Auto] C.I.A. 2 [Disabled] Performance Enhance [Turbo] System Memory Multiplier (SPD) [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 800 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings [Option 1] ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control [Manual] DDR2 OverVoltage Control ...
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... operating frequency of your system bus to be configurable. (Default: Manual) GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. English PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. System...
... operating frequency of your system bus to be configurable. (Default: Manual) GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. English PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. System...
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...you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result ...BIOS Setup Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the ...
...you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result ...BIOS Setup Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the ...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. English Chapter 4 Unique...
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. English Chapter 4 Unique...
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...other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles ...Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 67 - SMART FAN 4....
...other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles ...Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 67 - SMART FAN 4....
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GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Under Space to boost ...drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to reserve for ReadyBoost using the slider ...
GA-P31-DS3/DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Under Space to boost ...drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to reserve for ReadyBoost using the slider ...