Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 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...
Manual
Page 8
... RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel... Memory DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH9R 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT...
... RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/ 800/667 MHz Intel® P35 Dual Channel... Memory DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400 (O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS Intel® ICH9R 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT...
Manual
Page 9
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as physical harm to the user. •...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as physical harm to the user. •...
Manual
Page 10
...; 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 ..., SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5), supporting up to 8 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules DDR2: 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 10 - Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz...
...; 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 ..., SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5), supporting up to 8 GB of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules DDR2: 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 10 - Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz...
Manual
Page 12
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler... 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 12 -
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.5cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler... 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 12 -
Manual
Page 13
...CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - ...13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for ...
...CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - ...13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for ...
Manual
Page 16
... The two DDR3 memory sockets (DDRIII1, DDRIII2) are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 16 - DS...
... The two DDR3 memory sockets (DDRIII1, DDRIII2) are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 16 - DS...
Manual
Page 17
... DIMM DDR3 DIMM A DDR2/DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is recommended that memory of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at... and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in the DDRIII1 and DDRIII2 sockets. DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to each other or DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs on the socket. ...
... DIMM DDR3 DIMM A DDR2/DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is recommended that memory of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at... and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to chipset limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the DDR3 memory in the DDRIII1 and DDRIII2 sockets. DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to each other or DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs on the socket. ...
Manual
Page 38
... the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings...
... the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings...
Manual
Page 39
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default 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 511M 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 Default 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 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
Manual
Page 40
.... Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of extended memory. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5...standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 40 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Access Mode Sets the ...
.... Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. Sector Number of extended memory. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4/5...standard floppy disk drive. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 40 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to selects the type of cylinders. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Access Mode Sets the ...
Manual
Page 41
... the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. This feature allows your hard drive. 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...
... the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. This feature allows your hard drive. 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...
Manual
Page 42
... Technology will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) ...graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...
... Technology will be reduced during system halt state to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) ...graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Depending on CPU loading, Intel® EIST technology can ...
Manual
Page 47
... wake-up to 5 characters and then press to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Memory The system returns to accept. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set...
... wake-up to 5 characters and then press to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Memory The system returns to accept. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set...
Manual
Page 50
...this feature. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 50 - 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(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 (... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
...this feature. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 50 - 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(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 (... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
Manual
Page 51
... Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of your system bus to 266 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. The...
... Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of the graphics chip and memory. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of your system bus to 266 MHz. For an 800 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. The...
Manual
Page 52
... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Rank Write to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Read to ACT Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 52 - Refresh to Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Precharge delay (tRAS) Options...
... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Rank Write to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Read to ACT Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard - 52 - Refresh to Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. Precharge delay (tRAS) Options...
Manual
Page 53
...voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set PCIe voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. - 53 - Normal ...Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of...
...voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2/DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set PCIe voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to your CPU. - 53 - Normal ...Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.7V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of...
Manual
Page 61
.... • USB hard drives 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 SP3 or later; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at...
.... • USB hard drives 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 SP3 or later; Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at...
Manual
Page 71
... 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... Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. may result in EasyTune 5 Pro may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. GO 6. Display...
... 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... Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. may result in EasyTune 5 Pro may differ by motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. GO 6. Display...