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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 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 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 1-6 Installing...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 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 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 1-6 Installing...
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... x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9R Intel® ICH9 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-P35-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35-DS3R. Only for GA-P35-DS3.
... x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus x1 3 PCI Express x1 x 1 x 1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9R Intel® ICH9 CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400(O.C.)/333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Only for GA-P35-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35-DS3R. Only for GA-P35-DS3.
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... 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static...
... 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static...
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... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-P35-S3. Only for GA-P35-DS3R. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard...
... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-P35-S3. Only for GA-P35-DS3R. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard...
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GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1....; 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII4, SATAII5) controlled by...
GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1....; 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To enable hot plug capability for the SATA connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII4, SATAII5) controlled by...
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.... (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since...
.... (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for HT Technology • A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since...
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...be enabled if only one direction. When memory modules of the memory. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and ...says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's ...
...be enabled if only one direction. When memory modules of the memory. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and ...says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's ...
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...install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not...1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
...install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not...1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
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... unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set...
... unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set...
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...on this channel. Options are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for GA-P35-DS3R. - 39 - BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. is week (read-only), month...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M 512M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Default F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
...on this channel. Options are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for GA-P35-DS3R. - 39 - BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. is week (read-only), month...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M 512M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Default F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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...a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Head Number of cylinders. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to the information... do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of the device during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode...
...a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Head Number of cylinders. Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to the information... do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to selects the type of the device during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of memory installed on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode...
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... only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - 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...
... only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - 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...
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...the computer, reducing exposure to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled... 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. This function may enhance... effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's ...
...the computer, reducing exposure to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. When enabled... 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. This function may enhance... effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's ...
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... turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date... the settings may not be powered on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 -
... turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of Month) Alarm : Turn on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date... the settings may not be powered on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 -
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English Smart FAN Control Method (Note) Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of system memory will be set to Disabled. Note: The Voltage mode can not be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST). A small portion of CPU fan ...
English Smart FAN Control Method (Note) Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of system memory will be set to Disabled. Note: The Voltage mode can not be controlled by the Intel Quiet System Technology (QST). A small portion of CPU fan ...
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....) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is installed. Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow ...Clock Ratio (Note) 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 (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage...
....) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is installed. Enabled will allow for the installed CPU. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow ...Clock Ratio (Note) 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 (Mhz) 667 High Speed DRAM DLL Settings ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage...
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... on CPU loading. Disabled Disables the use of the memory being used; As stability is highly dependent on your CPU. Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 333 MHz.... Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. Auto sets memory multiplier according to operate at three different performance levels. The adjustable range is ...
... on CPU loading. Disabled Disables the use of the memory being used; As stability is highly dependent on your CPU. Performance Enhance Allows the system to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is from 90 MHz to 333 MHz.... Standard Turbo Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to manually set this item to maximize system performance. Auto sets memory multiplier according to operate at three different performance levels. The adjustable range is ...
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...the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage...3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set PCIe voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~...
...the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. GA-P35-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage...3V at 0.1V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. English System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set PCIe voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~...
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System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. ...
System Requirements: • Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. ...
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... Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 73 - may provide optimizations for CPU...
... Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 73 - may provide optimizations for CPU...