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... revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No... your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
... revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No... your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-S3G 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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-6 Power Management Setup 40 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35-S3G 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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-6 Power Management Setup 40 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 67 5-1-1 Configuring...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus JMicron 368 x1 x1 RTL 8111B RJ45 LAN Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 5 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz PCI Express x16 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x1 x 1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus JMicron 368 x1 x1 RTL 8111B RJ45 LAN Intel® P35 Intel® ICH9 IT8208M CODEC Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out 5 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune ...(Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor;...
GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune ...(Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor;...
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...Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS -...memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS ...
...Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS -...memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS ...
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... install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that...
... install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that...
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... LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 24 - 9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be lost. The LED is in the CMOS when the...
... LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 24 - 9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be lost. The LED is in the CMOS when the...
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...before connecting the cables. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. •...at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 ...
...before connecting the cables. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. •...at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 ...
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...and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from... the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory ...
...and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from... the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory ...
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...results. When the power is recommended that you do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - ...To flash the BIOS, do it is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Refer to Chapter 5, ...
...results. When the power is recommended that you do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 29 - ...To flash the BIOS, do it is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Refer to Chapter 5, ...
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.../Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. Intel P35 BIOS for P35-S3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/05/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to set the first boot device ...< > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 30 - A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, ...
.../Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. Intel P35 BIOS for P35-S3G E8 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/05/2007-P35-ICH9-6A89OG0GC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to set the first boot device ...< > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 30 - A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, ...
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...: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the... submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to...bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the...
...: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the... submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to...bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the...
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...) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and...BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-P35-S3G...
...) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and...BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-P35-S3G...
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set ...this item to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the date. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set ...this item to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the date. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
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...Drive A Allows you to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for an error during the POST. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually... for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. The following fields display your system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (...
...Drive A Allows you to None. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for an error during the POST. GA-P35-S3G Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of memory installed on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually... for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. The following fields display your system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (...
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...Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies .... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST ...
...Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies .... Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST ...
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... Native mode, e.g. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI...
... Native mode, e.g. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI...
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... Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on a specified pair...
... Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on a specified pair...
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... upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. BIOS Setup Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Press on this function, avoid inadequate...
... upon the return of the AC power. select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. BIOS Setup Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Press on this function, avoid inadequate...