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...our website. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is exclusively licensed to use...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 protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For ...
...our website. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is exclusively licensed to use...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 protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For ...
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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 BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... 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 BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x... hot 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 -
... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x... hot 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 -
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...® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys...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 damage...
...® CPU that supports HT Technology • A chipset that supports HT Technology • An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys...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 damage...
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DS/SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)... Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are ...
DS/SS - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)... Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are ...
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... Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card...
... Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with your card... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card...
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..., speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter... panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. Hardware Installation 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 the speaker on the...
..., speaker and etc. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Refer to Chapter... panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. Hardware Installation 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 the speaker on the...
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... Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your ...
... Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard... provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your ...
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... the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your ... • Always turn off . Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops 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 ...
... the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your ... • Always turn off . Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops 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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... activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or...
... activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or...
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... again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 38...
... again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on page 38...
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... 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 ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
... 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 ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... profile name, use this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc..... You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before,...
... profile name, use this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc..... You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before,...
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...-Detection Press to set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Time Sets the system time.
...-Detection Press to set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during... F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. BIOS Setup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Time Sets the system time.
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...360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed... access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST for faster system ...for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 -
...360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed... access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST for faster system ...for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 -
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... down on the list. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to report read/write errors of loading the operating ...hard drives. This feature allows your hard drive. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Press to issue warnings when...
... down on the list. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to report read/write errors of loading the operating ...hard drives. This feature allows your hard drive. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 37 - Press to issue warnings when...