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...this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed ... User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved...
...this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed ... User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved...
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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 ... 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 51 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 55 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 55 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 56 2-13 Save & Exit...
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 ... 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status 50 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 51 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 55 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 55 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 56 2-13 Save & Exit...
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...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact ...defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port...
...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact ...defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 32 - 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port...
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...that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ... beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Chapter...
...that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash ... beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Chapter...
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... boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To show the...
... boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 36 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To show the...
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... accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP35-DS3R, F1b) 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 Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit...
... accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-EP35-DS3R, F1b) 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 Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit...
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... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to view the...
... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A supervisor password allows you to view the...
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...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE... arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 39 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. Time Sets the system time.
...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE... arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 39 - IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. Time Sets the system time.
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.../SATA devices are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive... of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the...
.../SATA devices are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive... of the currently installed hard drive. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the...
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... issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - After configuring this menu when finished. ...system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press to report...
... issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - After configuring this menu when finished. ...system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Press to report...
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... occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail ...clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system...
... occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail ...clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 50 - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system...
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If this feature. - 51 - BIOS Setup This page is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to... blinks in red, it is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
If this feature. - 51 - BIOS Setup This page is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to... blinks in red, it is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
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...frequency be configurable. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2) is highly dependent on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU...to automatically set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Auto allows the BIOS to be set the R.G.B. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 333 MHz. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 ...
...frequency be configurable. Warning: Before using C.I.A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of C.I .A.2) is highly dependent on CPU loading. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU...to automatically set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Auto allows the BIOS to be set the R.G.B. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. As stability is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to 333 MHz. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 ...
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Performance Enhance Allows the system to set the system memory multiplier. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at its best performance... (tRAS) Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** ACT to ACT Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to CAS# Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0~255. Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 53... control items below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15...
Performance Enhance Allows the system to set the system memory multiplier. Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at its best performance... (tRAS) Options are: Auto (default), 1~63. ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** ACT to ACT Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Auto sets memory multiplier according to CAS# Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0~255. Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. - 53... control items below to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Read To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15...
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.... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2...
.... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 54 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2...
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...-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
...-Safe Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
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...Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change/Set/Disable Password Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes...startup to confirm the password. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. Type the password again and press . When the Password Check item is set to System, you wish ...
...Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change/Set/Disable Password Press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes...startup to confirm the password. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 56 - In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. Type the password again and press . When the Password Check item is set to System, you wish ...
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...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI...
...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI...
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... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 3 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 -
... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Save the changes and exit. 2. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Figure 3 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 -
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... your system, or you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 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...
... your system, or you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you have chosen to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 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...