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... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC...
... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 67 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 68 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 67 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 68 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring Audio...
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GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL OPTICAL LGA775 ATX PHASELED COM LPT DDRII1 GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BAT CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-EP35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COAXIAL OPTICAL LGA775 ATX PHASELED COM LPT DDRII1 GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BAT CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-EP35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 PCI Express Bus x 1 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel JMicron 368 PCI Express Bus x 1 RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend ...
GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend ...
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...Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel ...memory mode will appear during the POST. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will ...
...Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel ...memory mode will appear during the POST. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will ...
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... card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Locate an ...sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the ...
... card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot PCI Express x1 Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Locate an ...sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the ...
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.... • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to indicate the problem. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). ...issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according...
.... • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to indicate the problem. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). ...issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according...
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... Failure to 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This... motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Hardware Installation
... Failure to 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This... motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Hardware Installation
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Replace the battery. 4. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Turn off your computer and unplug the power... screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of lighted LEDs. 19) BAT(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or...
Replace the battery. 4. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Turn off your computer and unplug the power... screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of lighted LEDs. 19) BAT(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or...
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... that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter...
... that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter...
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... device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. EP35-DS3L E12a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/25/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0RC-00 Function Keys...
... device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. EP35-DS3L E12a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/25/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0RC-00 Function Keys...
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.... - 33 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP35-DS3L E12a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe...
.... - 33 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP35-DS3L E12a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe...
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...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS ...
...time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS ...
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is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device ... the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below: • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. - 35 - Time Sets the system...
is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device ... the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below: • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. - 35 - Time Sets the system...
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... boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",...following fields display your system. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Base ...
... boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for an error during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5",...following fields display your system. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Base ...
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...] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this menu when finished. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST... hard drive. After configuring this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Press to accept. HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options...
...] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit CPUID Max. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this menu when finished. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST... hard drive. After configuring this feature. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Press to accept. HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options...
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Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup Windows XP/2000. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controller ...
Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup Windows XP/2000. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controller ...