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...., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website...
...., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website...
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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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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 subject to change without notice...
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 subject to change without notice...
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... plug is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by... on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
... plug is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) controlled by... on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 -
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PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is locked by the ... cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports...
PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is locked by the ... cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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...ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot...Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 XpressRecovery2 ...
...ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for one time only. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot...Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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 XpressRecovery2 ...
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Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system...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. Advanced Host...driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35...
Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system...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. Advanced Host...driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge) Configures the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35...
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.... (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or...GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in PATA mode) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver...
.... (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 46 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or...GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in PATA mode) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver...
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... Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset...later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system...
... Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset...later. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system...
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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 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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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 - Drivers Installation
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. actual size requirements...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on the first IDE connector is the first physical drive. actual size requirements...
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... the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2... file. - 66 - Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 10 Figure 11...
... the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2... file. - 66 - Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Figure 10 Figure 11...
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.... • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result ...3. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click ...
.... • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the @BIOS Utility A. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result ...3. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. Options and Instructions: 1. Unique Features Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. Before You Begin: 1. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Select @BIOS and click ...
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... If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the..., SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard...
... If there is more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the..., SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard...
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Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Now, you can see detailed information about the...
Are you sure you want to create this volume, press to confirm or to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to begin creating the RAID array. Now, you can see detailed information about the...
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...SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? 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 RAID ...move to mark the selected array. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 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 create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA...
...SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? 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 RAID ...move to mark the selected array. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 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 create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA...
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... 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. 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To...Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for GA-EP35-DS3R. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to that in your system. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the ...
... 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. 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To...Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for GA-EP35-DS3R. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to that in your system. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the ...
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...have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "... use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. A. 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...
...have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "... use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. A. 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...
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...device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 - Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller * ..., CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. Appendix The driver installation will appear. Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) Intel(R) 82801HEM SATA RAID Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E) Intel(R) 82801HEM/HBM...
...device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 91 - Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA RAID Controller * ..., CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. Appendix The driver installation will appear. Intel(R) ICH9 SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH9R) Intel(R) 82801HEM SATA RAID Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E) Intel(R) 82801HEM/HBM...