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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 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...
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 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...
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Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. 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.)/333/ 266/200 MHz) ...Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® Dual Channel Memory P35 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel...
Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. 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.)/333/ 266/200 MHz) ...Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® Dual Channel Memory P35 DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel...
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... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-S3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface ...memory(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory...
... up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-S3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface ...memory(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for GA-P35C-DS3. Only for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory...
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GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors controlled by the ICH9 South Bridge...
GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors controlled by the ICH9 South Bridge...
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...outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - ...it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended 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. English 1-3 Installing the ...
...outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch - ...it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended 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. English 1-3 Installing the ...
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... only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear ...Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRIII1 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII2 DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one ...
... only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - - - After the memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear ...Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRIII1 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII2 DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one ...
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... direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. It is not supported. Populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is recommended that memory of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each...socket. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two DDR3 memory modules, installed the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. English DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in the DDRIII1 and DDRIII2 sockets. As indicated ...
... direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. It is not supported. Populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is recommended that memory of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each...socket. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two DDR3 memory modules, installed the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. English DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in the DDRIII1 and DDRIII2 sockets. As indicated ...
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... to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ...
... to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ...
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...Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the ... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
...Sets the system time. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the ... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
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...2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Only for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of cylinders. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to CHS. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. Sector Drive A Number of the...error but stop for an error during the POST. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. English IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure ...
...2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Only for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of cylinders. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to CHS. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. Sector Drive A Number of the...error but stop for an error during the POST. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. English IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure ...
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... list. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... list. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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... (EIST). This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production.... installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Set this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and...to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. English Limit ...
... (EIST). This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production.... installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Set this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and...to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. English Limit ...
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... operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up ... from an AC power loss. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Disabled Disables this item. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to Password. Press on the 5VSB lead.
... operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up ... from an AC power loss. Note: To use this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Disabled Disables this item. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - Note: When using this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to Password. Press on the 5VSB lead.
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... how to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup Legacy Allows CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Disabled Forces CPU fan to run at least one memory socket in Channel 0 (the DDRII1, DDRII2 or DDRIII1 socket) is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the... CPU fan speed to Enabled. English Smart FAN Control Method (Note) Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This feature requires the installation of system memory will be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST).
... how to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup Legacy Allows CPU fan to the CPU temperature. Disabled Forces CPU fan to run at least one memory socket in Channel 0 (the DDRII1, DDRII2 or DDRIII1 socket) is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the... CPU fan speed to Enabled. English Smart FAN Control Method (Note) Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This feature requires the installation of system memory will be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST).
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...and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. 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 install a CPU that you set the R.G.B. GA-P35C-DS3R/...Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ...
...and memory. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. 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 install a CPU that you set the R.G.B. GA-P35C-DS3R/...Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ...
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... 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Option 1 Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Memory Timing Configuration 2. - 53 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator...set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the memory being used; Options are dependent on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. ...
... 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading. Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at its best performance level. Option 1 Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Memory Timing Configuration 2. - 53 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator...set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of the memory being used; Options are dependent on CPU loading. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 266 MHz. ...
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...Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to the memory. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V ...at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal... the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
...Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to the memory. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V ...at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal... the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 -
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... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Unique Features System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, when...
... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Unique Features System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, when...
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...in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. SMART FAN 4. Function LEDs 9. Help 11. OVERCLOCKING 2. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles ...Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - C.I.A./M.I .B. ...
...in EasyTune 5 may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. SMART FAN 4. Function LEDs 9. Help 11. OVERCLOCKING 2. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles ...Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - C.I.A./M.I .B. ...