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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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...-up of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. sive global distributor of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ... Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For ...
...-up of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. sive global distributor of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or ... Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For ...
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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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... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the ... to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the graphics card...
Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the ... to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Install the driver provided with your computer. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the graphics card...
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.... 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and... have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual...
.... 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 30 - 16) SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and... have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual...
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... 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). 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 -
... 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). 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 -
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.... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all ...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are...
.... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of extended memory. Drive A Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all ...BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Number of the currently installed hard drive. Options are...
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... Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore 4 28 2 6 3 ******** Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.37500V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
... Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore 4 28 2 6 3 ******** Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.37500V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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... on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to 333 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU... item to 700 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows ...
... on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to manually set the R.G.B. Auto allows the BIOS to 333 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU... item to 700 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2 allows ...
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... 1~31. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically...Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read To Precharge Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are : Auto...
... 1~31. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically...Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read To Precharge Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are : Auto...
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... voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases ... as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set PCIe voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to...
... voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases ... as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set PCIe voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to...
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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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...BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS...the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Before You Begin: 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...
...BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68 - Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Extract the file and save the new BIOS...the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Before You Begin: 1. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...
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... Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. ep35ds3r. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on ...one model is correct, then click OK. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 3: 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. Upon completion, restart your...
... Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. ep35ds3r. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on ...one model is correct, then click OK. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 72 - Step 3: 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. Upon completion, restart your...
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...example of Windows XP and Vista installation. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you need to manually specify an adapter. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured... you do not want 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 - 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA ...
...example of Windows XP and Vista installation. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you need to manually specify an adapter. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured... you do not want 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 - 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA ...
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...High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your microphone to access the Audio Control...audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. A. Doubleclick the icon to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (...
...High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 98 - HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in your microphone to access the Audio Control...audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. A. Doubleclick the icon to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (...
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...responsibility for errors or omissions in your "end of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the... When your effort. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the ...
...responsibility for errors or omissions in your "end of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the... When your effort. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 108 - Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the ...