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... of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your... motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your... motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and ...Operating System 90 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP35...
... Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and ...Operating System 90 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 98 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 98 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 100 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP35...
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... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP35-DS3R or GA-EP35-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable... GA-EP35-DS3R: Four SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-EP35-DS3: Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents ...
... port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP35-DS3R or GA-EP35-DS3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable... GA-EP35-DS3R: Four SATA 3Gb/s cables GA-EP35-DS3: Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents ...
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..., hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system.
..., hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system.
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... the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover... install your computer. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
... the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover... install your computer. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
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To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash ... < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. EP35-DS3R F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0NC-00 Function Keys Function...
To show the BIOS POST screen. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash ... < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. EP35-DS3R F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/04/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0NC-00 Function Keys Function...
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...) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) ...ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 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 hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI...
...) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to PATA mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) ...ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup 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 hot plug. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI...
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...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...)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (...
...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...)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (...
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...(The system will restart your optional drive. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system. Failure to install and press the Install button following instructions use ...
...(The system will restart your optional drive. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the driver items. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists...are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. You can press Xpress Install to install all the drivers that you can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to restart your system. Failure to install and press the Install button following instructions use ...
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 -
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 60 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 -
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... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later...
... back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later...
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...store the backup image file. - 66 - After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you wish to search the first physical hard drive as ...drive contains the Windows operating system. When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST...
...store the backup image file. - 66 - After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). When you wish to search the first physical hard drive as ...drive contains the Windows operating system. When finished, go to Disk Management to start backing up your hard drive. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST...
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... off the Internet). Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click Install. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>All Programs... Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box...
... off the Internet). Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click Install. Unique Features GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>All Programs... Internet Update Function Select this option Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Select the Find BIOS From Gigabyte check box and click Update New BIOS. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. Save the Current BIOS File In the main dialog box...
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... A. C . Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if ...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E.
... A. C . Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if ...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E.
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When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
When prompted to confirm whether to create this volume? (Y/N) : Press ENTER to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Exit RAID Volumes : ID Name 0 Volume0 Physical Disks : Port Drive Model 0 ST3120026AS 1 ST3120026AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION...
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.... N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ]...create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. a small triangle will move to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection ...
.... N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ]...create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. a small triangle will move to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection ...
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... or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Figure 3 - 89 - See the instructions below about ... Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Appendix Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When...
... or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Figure 3 - 89 - See the instructions below about ... Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Appendix Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When...
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... support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you do not want to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. A. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a ...
... support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you do not want to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. A. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot... and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a ...
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... screen as shown below will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters... a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want from the motherboard driver disk. If you want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by.../ICH9R SATA RAID Controller. (Select ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 -
... screen as shown below will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters... a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want from the motherboard driver disk. If you want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by.../ICH9R SATA RAID Controller. (Select ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 -