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GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED RCA SPDIF LGA775 ATX R_USB1 R_USB2 R_USB3 SYS_FAN2 GA-EP35C-DS3R USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE M_BIOS SATA2 B_BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN PHASE LED RCA SPDIF LGA775 ATX R_USB1 R_USB2 R_USB3 SYS_FAN2 GA-EP35C-DS3R USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 SPDIF_I PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE M_BIOS SATA2 B_BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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...® 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 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North ... disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 10 - Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) ...
...® 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 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North ... disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 10 - Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) ...
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... in Dual Channel mode. 1. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII1, DDRII2, DDRII3, and DDRII4) are... be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... in Dual Channel mode. 1. When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to be enabled if only one direction. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDRII1, DDRII2, DDRII3, and DDRII4) are... be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 26 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 9) SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring...are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. Refer to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.
... does not have to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 26 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 9) SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring...are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Pin No. Refer to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1.
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Limit CPUID Max. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; With virtualization, one computer ... during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 42 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...
Limit CPUID Max. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for Windows XP operating system; With virtualization, one computer ... during system halt state to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 42 - Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows ...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... is Q-FlashTM? GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two...
... is Q-FlashTM? GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 66 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two...
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... from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 -
... from the Internet or through other Step 3: source. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 70 -
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... 15 Minimize (Application will continue to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live Utility Update (Check... Interface A. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 72 - 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of...
... 15 Minimize (Application will continue to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live Utility Update (Check... Interface A. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 72 - 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of...
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... + to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 82 - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID...
... + to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. PCIE-to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility ... GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 82 - Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID...
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...THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 84 - PCIE-to abort. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only...Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. The following are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to the Confirm Creation item. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press . 3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives ...
...THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 84 - PCIE-to abort. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only...Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. The following are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to the Confirm Creation item. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press . 3. Assign Array Disks: After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives ...
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... system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 86 - [ESC]-Abort a small triangle will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. When prompted to cancel. PCIE-to-SATAII... and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
... system. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 86 - [ESC]-Abort a small triangle will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. When prompted to cancel. PCIE-to-SATAII... and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. The selection bar will appear to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
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... of the items displayed and press . The driver installation will appear. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 90 - Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 5 below appears, press to continue...
... of the items displayed and press . The driver installation will appear. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 90 - Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 5 below appears, press to continue...
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Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 13 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 94 -
Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 13 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 94 -
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... from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 106 - Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals...Instead, the device should not be disposed of the materials in this product must not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, ...
... from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 106 - Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals...Instead, the device should not be disposed of the materials in this product must not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, ...
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...Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain GIGA-BYTE SPAIN WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.... corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 112 - WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands...