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... with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 (Required for AHCI and RAID...
... with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 (Required for AHCI and RAID...
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GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD ...Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000(Note 4) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system.
GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD ...Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000(Note 4) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system.
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BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. 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 ... the CMOS values.) - 35 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS...
BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. 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 ... the CMOS values.) - 35 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press + in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS...
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...® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this ... Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; English Limit CPUID Max.
...® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 42 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this ... Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. This function may enhance protection for Windows XP operating system; English Limit CPUID Max.
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...Disabled) - 43 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to be shared with other device. Windows XP/2000. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to enable... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge...
...Disabled) - 43 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that allows the storage driver to be shared with other device. Windows XP/2000. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to enable... advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge...
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... the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. (The...its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will...
... the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. (The...its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100Mbps in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will...
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... wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 46 - S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI...
... wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 46 - S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI...
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.... (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters... item and set to Password. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return...
.... (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system. select 64-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32-bit mode) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters... item and set to Password. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return...
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...in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver...drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later.
...in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver...drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later.
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...The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features Windows® XP with SP3 or later; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first ... allows you to quickly compress and 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. English Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ...
...The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features Windows® XP with SP3 or later; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first ... allows you to quickly compress and 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. English Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ...
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English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A.... or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 62 -
English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A.... or more is recommended; Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 62 -
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... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. When finished, go to Disk Management to store...
... for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. When finished, go to Disk Management to store...
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...through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin: 1. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 66 - During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive... tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for P35-DS3P F5g . . . . : BIOS ...
...through complicated BIOS flashing process. Before You Begin: 1. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 66 - During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive... tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for P35-DS3P F5g . . . . : BIOS ...
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... supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology, disable this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update... example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Before You Begin: 1. If your location and click OK. - 69 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Program...
... supports Intel® Hyper-Threading technology, disable this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update... example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Before You Begin: 1. If your location and click OK. - 69 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Program...
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...sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in EasyTuneTM 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. OVERCLOCKING 2. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I .B. EasyTuneTM 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Field 8. ... to use each function of EasyTuneTM 5, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GO 6. Function ...
...sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in EasyTuneTM 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. OVERCLOCKING 2. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. GIGABYTE Logo 10. and M.I .B. EasyTuneTM 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Field 8. ... to use each function of EasyTuneTM 5, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GO 6. Function ...
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... of RAM installed in your computer's performance. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 72 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to speed up your computer. Follow the...
... of RAM installed in your computer's performance. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 72 - English 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to speed up your computer. Follow the...
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...If you do not want to create RAID, you do not want to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 73 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. ...• Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Appendix Configure a RAID array ...
...If you do not want to create RAID, you do not want to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 73 - Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. ...• Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Appendix Configure a RAID array ...
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Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ...
Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot ...
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...the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. English C. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the ...2). Press + to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 80 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Configuring...
...the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. English C. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the ...2). Press + to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. GA-P35-DS3P Motherboard - 80 - Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Configuring...
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...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 8 [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . Appendix GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the Main Menu block to move ...
...RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity Status 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 8 [ESC]-Exit To check more detailed information about the array, use the key while in the RAID ...to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . Appendix GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the Main Menu block to move ...