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... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS..., drivers, or when looking for technical information. The logo is the property of the motherboard is designated by copyright laws and is...
... the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS..., drivers, or when looking for technical information. The logo is the property of the motherboard is designated by copyright laws and is...
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... SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 88 5-2 ...Configuring Audio Input and Output 96 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 96 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 98 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 106 Only for GA-P35...
... SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 88 5-2 ...Configuring Audio Input and Output 96 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 96 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 98 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 106 Only for GA-P35...
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... No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P35-DS3R, GA-P35-DS3, or GA-P35-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable GA-P35-DS3R: Four SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-P35-DS3/S3: Two SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-P35-DS3R/DS3: One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box...
... No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-P35-DS3R, GA-P35-DS3, or GA-P35-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable GA-P35-DS3R: Four SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-P35-DS3/S3: Two SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-P35-DS3R/DS3: One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box...
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... depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... guidelines before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the...back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your...
... guidelines before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the...back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your...
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... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function... 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to enter...
... BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function... 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to enter...
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.... BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35-DS3. Only for the SATA controllers. English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 -
.... BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35-DS3. Only for the SATA controllers. English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 -
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...: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA...IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - English Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE ...
...: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA...IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - English Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE ...
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... Specifies how to be shared when Intel® QST is populated. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of Intel Host Embedded Control Interface (HECI) driver from the motherboard driver disk. This feature requires the installation of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode...
... Specifies how to be shared when Intel® QST is populated. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of Intel Host Embedded Control Interface (HECI) driver from the motherboard driver disk. This feature requires the installation of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode...
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... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example... operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. English Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to install...
... automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will continue to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example... operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. English Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following the item. Or you wish to install...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 60 -
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 60 -
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Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
Drivers Installation English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
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... vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows...
... vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows...
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Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Intel P35 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then ... If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to check disk allocation. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for...
Boot from the motherboard driver disk to start backing up your hard drive. Select BACKUP to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Intel P35 BIOS for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then ... If you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 (Figure 8), press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to check disk allocation. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for...
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... when using @BIOS. 5. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. C. Save the Current BIOS File... install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. English 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your system supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology...
... when using @BIOS. 5. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is unable to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. C. Save the Current BIOS File... install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. English 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the motherboard to your system supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology...
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Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to create RAID array on the GA-P35-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from ...ensure optimal performance, it is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-P35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port on the ...
Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you do not want to create RAID array on the GA-P35-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from ...ensure optimal performance, it is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-P35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to available SATA port on the ...
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When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 79 - Delete RAID Volume 3. Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Appendix Now, you may proceed to create the...
When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 79 - Delete RAID Volume 3. Finally press on the Create Volume item to cancel (Figure 6). Appendix Now, you may proceed to create the...
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...your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select ... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main...0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 86 - [ESC]-Abort Press the space bar on the array to cancel. English 7. ...
...your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select ... Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main...0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 86 - [ESC]-Abort Press the space bar on the array to cancel. English 7. ...
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... system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Figure ...cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Only for GA-P35-DS3R. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to exit when finished. From your system. Prepare a startup disk that in MS-DOS mode(...
... system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Figure ...cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Only for GA-P35-DS3R. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to exit when finished. From your system. Prepare a startup disk that in MS-DOS mode(...
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..., or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. A. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 88 - English 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...
..., or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. A. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 88 - English 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI...