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... ...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 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 Panel Connectors 19...
... ...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 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 Panel Connectors 19...
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... 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (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 for S/PDIF ... supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 -
... 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (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 for S/PDIF ... supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 -
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...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers... 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector ...
...x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers... 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x parallel port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector ...
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...in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. ... Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. •...
...in your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. ... Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. •...
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... removing the cable connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. English 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side ...
... removing the cable connected to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port Use the serial port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. English 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back... panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side ...
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... on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection... a problem is in different patterns to the pin assignments below. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • ...
... on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection... a problem is in different patterns to the pin assignments below. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • ...
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... to the instructions on when the system is operating. You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to indicate system power status. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - English 11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can use either the ...front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
... to the instructions on when the system is operating. You may connect your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to indicate system power status. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - English 11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can use either the ...front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire...
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...PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 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/...Note 1) Available functions in EasyTuneTM 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Field 8. Function LEDs 9. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I.B. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the ...
...PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode 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/...Note 1) Available functions in EasyTuneTM 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Field 8. Function LEDs 9. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I.B. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the ...
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.... English Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged... (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To...
.... English Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged... (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To...
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Step 3: Everytime you connect. Then click OK to access the Audio Control Panel. English A. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will... system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. ...
Step 3: Everytime you connect. Then click OK to access the Audio Control Panel. English A. Configuring Speakers: (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will... system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your system tray. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Select the device according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. ...
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English B. Click OK to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. C. Appendix Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you can only have audio signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. - 71 - Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you want to activiate the AC'97 functionality.
English B. Click OK to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Sound Effect tab. C. Appendix Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you can only have audio signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. - 71 - Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you want to activiate the AC'97 functionality.
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Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. A. Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 72 - English 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.
Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the chassis back panel with a screw. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. A. Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF in functionality. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 72 - English 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in cable provides S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing.
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.... Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager... icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard ...
.... Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Line in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. English 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager... icon will appear in jack on the front panel. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard ...
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...and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Appendix ing process when using the microphone function on or the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in the Mixer device list Recording Control - 75 - Select... you set the recording sound level properly. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume, go to complete. English Step 4: To hear the sound ...
...and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Appendix ing process when using the microphone function on or the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in the Mixer device list Recording Control - 75 - Select... you set the recording sound level properly. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process when using the microphone function on the back panel, do not select the Mute check box under Rear Pink In in Master Volume, go to complete. English Step 4: To hear the sound ...