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...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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, ...GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: - 3 - Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE...
...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. No part of this manual may be reproduced, ...GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: - 3 - Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE...
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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 ... 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 45 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 47 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 50 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 50 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 51 2-13 Save & Exit...
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 ... 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 45 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 47 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 50 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 50 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 51 2-13 Save & Exit...
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...an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key ...following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Intel's website for instructions on the CPU Hardware Installation Hyper-Threading Technology System...
...an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the CPU. It is optimized for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that is not recom- LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key ...following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Intel's website for instructions on the CPU Hardware Installation Hyper-Threading Technology System...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.... No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.... No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
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... user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the...
... user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you do it is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the...
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... during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/12/2007-P35-ICH9-6A79OG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - English...
... during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/12/2007-P35-ICH9-6A79OG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - English...
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... Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 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...
... Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 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...
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... the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...
... the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure...
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...during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you 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. -...Move Enter: Select 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. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow...
...during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you 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. -...Move Enter: Select 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. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow...
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...it will stop for an error during the POST for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST. The following ... 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are used, set this item to None so the system will stop. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. All, But...
...it will stop for an error during the POST for all other errors. Options are : Auto (default), Large. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will skip the detection of the device during the POST. The following ... 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are used, set this item to None so the system will stop. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. All, But...
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...required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup System A password is only ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. ...
...required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup System A password is only ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. ...
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...SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATA controllers... and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)...
...SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. Disabled Disables AHCI for the SATA controllers... and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to operate in Legacy IDE mode. BIOS Setup SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Windows 9X/ME. (Default)...
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...system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. BIOS Setup KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard...on this item. Press on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.... on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to clear the password settings. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be effective. Note: you install 64-bit ...
...system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. BIOS Setup KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 keyboard...on this item. Press on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.... on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to clear the password settings. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be effective. Note: you install 64-bit ...
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...and then restart your system. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open... record of previous chassis intrusion status. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. CPU/...
...and then restart your system. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open... record of previous chassis intrusion status. BIOS Setup Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. CPU/...
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You can be set to Enabled. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - If disabled, CPU fan runs at different...adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the ...CPU fan speed control function. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Enabled allows the...
You can be set to Enabled. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - If disabled, CPU fan runs at different...adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the ...CPU fan speed control function. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Enabled allows the...
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Auto allows the BIOS to optimize the system voltage settings. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to be configurable. BIOS Setup If this occurs, ...) 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 Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal...
Auto allows the BIOS to optimize the system voltage settings. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to be configurable. BIOS Setup If this occurs, ...) 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 Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal...
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... to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. BIOS Setup English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Note: Increasing memory voltage may...Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V...
... to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. BIOS Setup English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Note: Increasing memory voltage may...Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 49 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V...
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... Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try...
... Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. In case system instability occurs, you may try...
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... characters and then press . The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to BIOS settings. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you to view the BIOS settings but not to continue system boot. Type the password again and press . The... user password only allows you wish to make changes. When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for...
... characters and then press . The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to BIOS settings. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password if you to view the BIOS settings but not to continue system boot. Type the password again and press . The... user password only allows you wish to make changes. When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for...
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... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...the BIOS Setup program. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 - English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor...
... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...the BIOS Setup program. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 - English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor...