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... the exclu- Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product...
... the exclu- Example: The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this product...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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... 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 Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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... 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 Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 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 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the ... Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
... 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 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the ... Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
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...GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 BIOS... SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3.
...GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 BIOS... SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3.
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Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/...200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R / ICH9 BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 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) Only for GA-P35C-DS3R.
Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/...200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R / ICH9 BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 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) Only for GA-P35C-DS3R.
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...Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ...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...Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
...Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ...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...Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation English..., memory, hard drive, etc. If 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 enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that supports HT ...
... power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation English..., memory, hard drive, etc. If 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 enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that supports HT ...
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...Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of ...are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed ..., read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
...Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of ...are installed, a message which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed ..., read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... the slot. 4. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
... the slot. 4. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
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... accordance 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 the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the...
... accordance 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 the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the...
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... to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off ... Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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... system is in different patterns to the pin assignments below. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
... to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off ... Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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... system is in different patterns to the pin assignments below. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •... the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
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... the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
... the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power...
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... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2...
... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot Menu Boot Menu allows you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2...
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...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 accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35C-DS3R F4d) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
...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 accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35C-DS3R F4d) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award ...Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` ...
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... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name... (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make changes. Save & Exit...
... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name... (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make changes. Save & Exit...
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Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the ...
Time Sets the system time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. Select the desired field and use the ...
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...memory installed on the system. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Only for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity...drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt on this item to None so the system will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this item to the information on the hard drive. Total Memory The ...
...memory installed on the system. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Only for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Capacity...drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt on this item to None so the system will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. Memory These fields are read-only and are used , set this item to the information on the hard drive. Total Memory The ...
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...of loading the operating system from the available devices. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN...this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. 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 Device...
...of loading the operating system from the available devices. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN...this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. 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 Device...
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... the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to...
... the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for the SATA controllers. BIOS Setup RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to...