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GA-EP35-DS3R/ GA-EP35-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-EP35DS3R-2101R
GA-EP35-DS3R/ GA-EP35-DS3 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-EP35DS3R-2101R
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The box contents are for reference only. 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 above are...
The box contents are for reference only. 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 above are...
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: ...Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: ...Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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... to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a ...to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports...
... to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a ...to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports...
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GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet ... do 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).
GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet ... do 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).
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... during the POST. Halt on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel.... by the BIOS POST. If you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on this item to None so the system will stop for faster system startup. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Base Memory Also called...
... during the POST. Halt on the hard drive. Total Memory The total amount of extended memory. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel.... by the BIOS POST. If you to manually enter the specifications of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on this item to None so the system will stop for faster system startup. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - Base Memory Also called...
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...MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Important It is installed. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - mode based on CPU loading. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent ...clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to manually set this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this...
...MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Important It is installed. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - mode based on CPU loading. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is highly dependent ...clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to manually set this feature. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this...
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FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to manually set the system voltages. 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. .... PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to the memory. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set PCIe voltage. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - The adjustable range is dependent on...
FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to manually set the system voltages. 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. .... PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to to the memory. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set PCIe voltage. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - The adjustable range is dependent on...
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... key to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. For the sake of going...you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ... the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software...
... key to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. For the sake of going...you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ... the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software...
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...boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load...screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function ...First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: Press OK ...
...boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your motherboard model. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. Select Load...screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function ...First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 3: Press OK ...
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Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Setup could not determine ... message "Press F6 if you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Windows Setup Setup could not determine ... message "Press F6 if you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 90 - 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
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...XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for multi-...audio connectors active simultaneously. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Doubleclick the icon to -analog converters (DACs) that support 48KHz sampling rate. The picture to change the function...
...XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for multi-...audio connectors active simultaneously. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - Doubleclick the icon to -analog converters (DACs) that support 48KHz sampling rate. The picture to change the function...
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...recycled in a manner that the information in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that...Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should...
...recycled in a manner that the information in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that...Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should...