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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 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...
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 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...
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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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... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... North Bridge: Intel® P35 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH9 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 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... 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 -
... North Bridge: Intel® P35 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH9 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 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... 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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...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII4, SATAII5) controlled by... 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 -
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII4, SATAII5) controlled by... 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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If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. It is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key... and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 of...
If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. It is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key... and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines 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 of...
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... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode ...
... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity...Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode ...
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... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both... ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note ...
... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both... ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 1: Note ...
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... access to the system and BIOS Setup. 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. ... this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to...
... access to the system and BIOS Setup. 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. ... this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to...
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... ` IDE Channel 4 Master ` IDE Channel 4 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 4 Master ` IDE Channel 4 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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... 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but ... whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Halt on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of ...
... 2.88M/3.5". Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Cylinder Number of extended memory. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but ... whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Halt on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of ...
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... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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...
... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press 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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...enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be ... (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as ...Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Set this...
...enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be ... (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as ...Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Set this...
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... without entering the password to Password. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to clear the password settings.
... without entering the password to Password. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to clear the password settings.
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.... Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. If this occurs, clear...CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage...
.... Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will allow for advanced users only and we recommend you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. If this occurs, clear...CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage...
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...depending on your system becomes unstable after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. Racing Turbo Increases CPU frequency by... on CPU FSB. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is the normal operating frequency of your system more stable. As stability is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)...
...depending on your system becomes unstable after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 48 - For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. Racing Turbo Increases CPU frequency by... on CPU FSB. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2) is the normal operating frequency of your system more stable. As stability is the memory frequency that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)...
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... CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. - 49 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ ...0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases...
... CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. - 49 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ ...0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases...
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... drive on the first SATA connector is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. For example, a backup...
... drive on the first SATA connector is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. For example, a backup...
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...OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. and M.I .B. 3. C.I.A./M.I .B. GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I .A. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Unique Features Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting ... 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 result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 67...
...OVERCLOCKING 2. PC HEALTH 5. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. and M.I .B. 3. C.I.A./M.I .B. GO 6. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I .A. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Unique Features Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting ... 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 result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 67...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Right-click on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use...or spin box. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to...
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. Right-click on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use...or spin box. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to...