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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 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 Installing the...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 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 Installing the...
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.../266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI... Bus Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9R Intel® ICH9 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS... Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP35-DS3. - 8 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R.
.../266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI... Bus Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9R Intel® ICH9 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS... Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-EP35-DS3. - 8 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R.
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic...
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic...
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... RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD...: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices(Note 2) - GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ ...
... RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD...: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices(Note 2) - GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ ...
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...Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot... on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling ...0cm (Note 1) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) ...
...Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot... on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling ...0cm (Note 1) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 12 - The requirements above do not apply to the SATA connectors (GSATAII0, GSATAII1) ...
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If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. • Do not turn off the ... 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. • Do not turn off the ... 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same ... the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the...
... brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 16 - It is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same ... the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly ...install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly ...install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the...
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It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User ...) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized...
It allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in BIOS Setup. Set User ...) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized...
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...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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...Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Sector Number of extended memory. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Write precompensation cylinder.... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST....
...Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Sector Number of extended memory. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Write precompensation cylinder.... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST....
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... allows your hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. 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) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... allows your hard drive. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Capability Limit CPUID Max. 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) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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...enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card..., Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set this item ...Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt ...
...enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card..., Intel® EIST technology can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set this item ...Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt ...
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... turned on automatically. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only... settings. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 -
... turned on automatically. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only... settings. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 -
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...(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster 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 Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 4 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 x DRAM RAS# Precharge ...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
...(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster 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 Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 4 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 x DRAM RAS# Precharge ...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
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... Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. As stability is highly dependent on CPU loading. CPU Frequency ...90 MHz to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 200 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, ...
... Before using C.I .A.2 allows your system hardware components. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Racing Increases CPU frequency by 5% or 7% depending on CPU loading. As stability is highly dependent on CPU loading. CPU Frequency ...90 MHz to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Sports Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on CPU loading. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 52 - Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to 200 MHz. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, ...
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... (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 adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. ... system to operate at its best performance level. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are...
... (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 adjusted according to set the system memory multiplier. Lets the system operate at its good performance level. ... system to operate at its best performance level. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. Auto sets memory multiplier according to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are...
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...MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Manual allows all...Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal sets...
...MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases FSB voltage by 0.1V to set the Front Side Bus voltage. Manual allows all...Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal sets...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features...
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. Chapter 4 Unique Features...
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... MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .B. Help 11. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Exit/Minimize 12. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance...
... MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .B. Help 11. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Exit/Minimize 12. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance...