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...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is designated by copyright laws and is ...on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision ...
...Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is designated by copyright laws and is ...on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-DS4 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... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 48 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-DS4 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... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 48 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75... 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 ...
... 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75... 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 ...
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... x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 x1 x1 x1 Switch RTL8111B x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/333/ 266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel®...; P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33...
... x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 x1 x1 x1 Switch RTL8111B x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/333/ 266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel®...; P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33...
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...driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 1 MHz increment Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow... Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for Dual BIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (...
...driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 1 MHz increment Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow... Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for Dual BIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (...
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...meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...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 ...
...meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...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 ...
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...recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided into two channels and... modules have a foolproof design. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. DS/SS - - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot...
...recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are divided into two channels and... modules have a foolproof design. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. DS/SS - - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot...
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...English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the...your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then...
...English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the...your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in your expansion card(s). 7. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to release the card and then...
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... replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •...
... replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •...
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...writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5.... The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. 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 perform a normal restart...
...writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to this header according to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5.... The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. 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 perform a normal restart...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 24) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature ... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 24) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature ... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and...
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...to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or ...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 you can press + in system's ...
...to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or ...parameters and loading operating system, etc. 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 you can press + in system's ...
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... to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for subsequent access...
... to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for subsequent access...
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... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of ...for the menu. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The...
... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of ...for the menu. Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The...
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...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated... of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. An user password only allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 40 ...
...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated... of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. An user password only allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 40 ...
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... week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Fri...
... week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Fri...
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...stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of heads. Total Memory The total amount of memory ...for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for any error. English • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None ...
...stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. GA-P35-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Number of heads. Total Memory The total amount of memory ...for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for any error. English • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None ...
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...press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default... only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. Capability CPU ...
...press to report read/write errors of loading the operating system from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default... only when you install a CPU that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to accept. Capability CPU ...
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... 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. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to operate in...
... 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. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to operate in...
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...Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the ..., 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. it will operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA...
...Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to the fault or short. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the ..., 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. it will operate at a speed of 10/100Mbps in MS-DOS mode; BIOS Setup Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA...