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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
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... SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP35-DS3L or GA-EP35-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
... SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EP35-DS3L or GA-EP35-S3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
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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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... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad ...; 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P35 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel®...
GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad ...; 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel® P35 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel®...
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... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature 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 ...
... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature 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 ...
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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 ... 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 on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you...
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 ... 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 on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to the hardware limitation, you...
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... for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn ...on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you wish to set beyond the ...
... for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn ...on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you wish to set beyond the ...
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... alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Remove the...
... alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Remove the...
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.... Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler...
.... Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the...cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Push down each push pin. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler...
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... unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - If a power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater).
... unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 22 - If a power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater).
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...speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN 3 Sense SYS_FAN2: 1 Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before ... 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation coded power connector wires. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design....
...speed control design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN 3 Sense SYS_FAN2: 1 Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before ... 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect it is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation coded power connector wires. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design....
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...a screwdriver to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 19) BAT(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS... cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one .
...a screwdriver to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - 19) BAT(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS... cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 20) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of the battery holder, making them short for one .
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...the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure all ...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 Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE... to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 -
...the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure all ...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 Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE... to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 34 -
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... Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Full Screen...
... Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Full Screen...
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...PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - Set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that supports this item to run multiple operating systems ... can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
...PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - Set this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you install a CPU that supports this item to run multiple operating systems ... can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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...the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. BIOS Setup 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on ...
...the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. BIOS Setup 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will emit warning sound. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on ...
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GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks ... supports this feature. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 DRAM ...
GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks ... supports this feature. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Fine CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533 DRAM ...
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...configurations. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use...accordance with unlocked clock ratio is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. BIOS Setup Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. C.I .A.2) is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. Disabled Disables ...
...configurations. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on CPU loading. CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use...accordance with unlocked clock ratio is from 90 MHz to 150 MHz. BIOS Setup Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. C.I .A.2) is enabled. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 333 MHz. Disabled Disables ...
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...dependent on CPU FSB. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L ...: Auto (default), 0~255. Precharge delay (tRAS) Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** ACT to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read to operate at three different performance levels. Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto...
...dependent on CPU FSB. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Lets the system operate at its best performance level. Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. GA-EP35-DS3L/S3L ...: Auto (default), 0~255. Precharge delay (tRAS) Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** ACT to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read to operate at three different performance levels. Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto...