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... BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID...Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 5 -
... BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID...Configuring Microphone Recording 102 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 104 5-3 Troubleshooting 105 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 105 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 106 Regulatory Statements 108 Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. - 5 -
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... Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed... Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer 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 (...
... Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed... Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported in Easytune may differ by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. (Refer 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 (...
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... necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system features. 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...
... necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to activate certain system features. 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...
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...systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and ... the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. ... only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this feature.
...systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and ... the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. ... only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Set this feature.
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... in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
... in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. Disabled Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Only for GA-EP35-DS3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
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...Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Windows XP/2000. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard...Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (...
...Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. Only for GA-EP35-DS3R. Windows XP/2000. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard...Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 44 - In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (...
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... (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If no LAN cable is attached to detect the status of the attached LAN cable.
... (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. If no LAN cable is attached to detect the status of the attached LAN cable.
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... for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode...
... for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - When signaled by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode...
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... this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. The system returns to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an...
... this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. The system returns to turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 48 - HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you need an...
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...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to install and press the Install button following instructions use... Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select...
...), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to install and press the Install button following instructions use... Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select...
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... • At least 64 MB of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. When hard drives are installed. • The amount ...perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the ...
... • At least 64 MB of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. When hard drives are installed. • The amount ...perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in the ...
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Figure 3 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Save the changes and exit. 2. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Select a file...
Figure 3 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 64 - Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Save the changes and exit. 2. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Select a file...
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....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time... automatically create a new partition to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to check disk allocation. Figure 8 2. B.
....00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. When finished, go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Figure 12 GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time... automatically create a new partition to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to check disk allocation. Figure 8 2. B.
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... like MS-DOS or Window first. ep35ds3r.f1) to ensure normal system operation. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. What is Dual BIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68...
... like MS-DOS or Window first. ep35ds3r.f1) to ensure normal system operation. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. What is Dual BIOS ? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 68...
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Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Save the Current BIOS File In...). Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function...
Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS C. Unique Features In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Save the Current BIOS File In...). Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Step 2: Select the @BIOS server site closest to save the current BIOS file. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function...
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... the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. Unique Features Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. and M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. may differ by motherboard model. ... 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 Enhancement...
... the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. Unique Features Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. and M.I .A. PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. may differ by motherboard model. ... 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 Enhancement...
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GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the ... to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Click Apply and then OK to turn ...
GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 76 - Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the ... to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Click Apply and then OK to turn ...
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... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the GA-EP35-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from...driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one SATA controller on your power supply to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) ...
... of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the GA-EP35-DS3R motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector from...driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. - 77 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one SATA controller on your power supply to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP35-DS3R. (Note 1) ...
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... Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1014 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation...
... Non-RAID Disk Press to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1014 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation...
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...[ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit (Note) In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - PCIE-to see ...detailed information about the selected hard drive. C. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE...
...[ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit (Note) In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP35-DS3R/DS3 Motherboard - 84 - PCIE-to see ...detailed information about the selected hard drive. C. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. GIGABYTE...