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... on how to assist in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...132; For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order 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...
... on how to assist in any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...132; For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order 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...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT DDRII1 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BATTERY CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT DDRII1 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BATTERY CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 x1 PCI Express Bus RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC 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 x16 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 x1 PCI Express Bus RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC 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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... temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
... temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and ...the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's ...
...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and ...the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's ...
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... is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
... is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This...installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Flex Memory Mode will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
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... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the...
... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the...
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... problem is operating. You may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. ...LED is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header according to the power status ...
... problem is operating. You may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. ...LED is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header according to the power status ...
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...chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. English 17) CI (Chassis... temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the...
...chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. English 17) CI (Chassis... temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the...
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...restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be lost. Replace the battery. 4. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. ... Turn off . Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. English 19) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of...
...restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be lost. Replace the battery. 4. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. ... Turn off . Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. English 19) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of...
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... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that...
... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with caution. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is recommended that...
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... Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress...
... Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress...
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... available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35-DS3L F3a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
... available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35-DS3L F3a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007... Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
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...to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date...and name each profile. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - English The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the...
...to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date...and name each profile. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - English The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the...
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... the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. - 35...
... the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. - 35...
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... in your system. Halt on Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Options are : Auto (default),...standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Disabled (default), Drive A. ...
... in your system. Halt on Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Options are : Auto (default),...standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Disabled (default), Drive A. ...
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...(or ) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,...warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature allows your hard drive. to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB...
...(or ) or the minus key (or ) to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features,...warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature allows your hard drive. to accept. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB...