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GA-EP35C-DS3R LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-EP35CDS3R-2101R
GA-EP35C-DS3R LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-EP35CDS3R-2101R
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...logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist...
...logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our... motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to assist...
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... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP35C-DS3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EP35C-DS3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One...
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.... • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC...
.... • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC...
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... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is inserted...
... cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is inserted...
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... BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot...
... BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot...
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... card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like...
... card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like...
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...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. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap ..., be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
...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. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap ..., be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
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... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of heads. The ...hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a...
... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for faster system startup. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of heads. The ...hard drive access mode. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on the hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a...
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... Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore 4 28 2 6 3 ******** Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.30000V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...• Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 50 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System...
... Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage Control (G)MCH OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore 4 28 2 6 3 ******** Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] 1.30000V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...• Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 50 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System...
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Auto allows the BIOS to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your CPU. Auto ... with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this item to 266 MHz. Important It is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. Disabled Cruise Disables the use...
Auto allows the BIOS to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your CPU. Auto ... with unlocked clock ratio is highly recommended that supports this item to 266 MHz. Important It is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 333 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. Disabled Cruise Disables the use...
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... frequency of the memory being used; Write To Precharge Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set the system memory multiplier. Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto (default),... Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM RAS# Precharge Options are : Auto (default), 0~255. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 52 - Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. ...
... frequency of the memory being used; Write To Precharge Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set the system memory multiplier. Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto (default),... Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM RAS# Precharge Options are : Auto (default), 0~255. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 52 - Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. ...
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... +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the Front Side Bus voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. - 53 -... voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set PCIe voltage.
... +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the Front Side Bus voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. FSB OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. - 53 -... voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set PCIe voltage.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 -
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... enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What is...flashing is saved to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS...
... enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What is...flashing is saved to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS...
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...Setup program. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. Step 4: As ... Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS...screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to ...
...Setup program. Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. Step 4: As ... Files of type list. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS...screen is present when doing Step 3 above, recomfirm your motherboard model. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Press OK to ...
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... storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 88 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your...
... storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 88 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your...
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...telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 96 - A. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the...Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. Double-click the ...
...telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to access the Audio Control Panel. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 96 - A. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the...Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Front Speaker Out jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. Double-click the ...
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... construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that this document ...RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 106 -...
... construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that this document ...RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 106 -...