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... ...6 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 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 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS...
... ...6 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 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 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS...
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.... GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5), supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA...
.... GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5), supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 4 x SATA...
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...x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Hardware Installation English Storage Interface GIGABYTE SATA2 chip : - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA...
...x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Hardware Installation English Storage Interface GIGABYTE SATA2 chip : - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA...
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... must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, 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) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R...
... must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, 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) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R...
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... before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the DDR2 memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard...
... before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the DDR2 memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver...
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...Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 +5V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN : Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The types of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Each fan header supplies...
...Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 +5V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN : Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The types of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Each fan header supplies...
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... 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: Enabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or 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. HDD S.M.A.R.T. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot...
... 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: Enabled) (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or 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. HDD S.M.A.R.T. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot...
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... initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. set this item to...
... initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. set this item to...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 23 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode 1 SATA Port0-1 Native Mode 23 USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device1 Onboard IDE Controller 23 Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode1 Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode 1 SATA AHCI Mode 23 SATA Port0-3 Native Mode 1 SATA Port0-1 Native Mode 23 USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device1 Onboard IDE Controller 23 Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode1 Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled...
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... GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and RAID/IDE hot plug. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P35C-DS3R...
... GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and RAID/IDE hot plug. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for GA-P35C-DS3R...
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... of system memory will be set to Enabled. Disabled Forces CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Auto Lets BIOS control CPU fan speed. (Default) Intel(R) QST Allows CPU fan speed to control CPU fan speed. Smart FAN Control Mode Specifies how to be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST). This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Before setting this...
... of system memory will be set to Enabled. Disabled Forces CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Auto Lets BIOS control CPU fan speed. (Default) Intel(R) QST Allows CPU fan speed to control CPU fan speed. Smart FAN Control Mode Specifies how to be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST). This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Before setting this...
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CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values...
CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values...
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... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving 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 Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health...
... & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving 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 Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health...
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... floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID array on the GA-P35C-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by the ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for users of the SATA hard...
... floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. If you do not want to create RAID array on the GA-P35C-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by the ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for users of the SATA hard...
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GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 76 - If you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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...In BIOS Setup, go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [RAID/IDE] [3F8...
...In BIOS Setup, go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Enabled] [RAID/IDE] [3F8...
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... . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you...
... . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 82 - PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you...
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... users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Appendix Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in MS-DOS mode(Note). Once at the A:\> prompt, change...
... users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Appendix Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the menu in MS-DOS mode(Note). Once at the A:\> prompt, change...
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... manually specify an adapter. English 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press (Figure 2). Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 88 - After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded...
... manually specify an adapter. English 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver and press (Figure 2). Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 88 - After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded...