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... ...6 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features...
... ...6 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L 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 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features...
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... 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 the ICH9 South Bridge, you must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
... 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 the ICH9 South Bridge, you must install Windows Vista (on ICH9, hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
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... memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS 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. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
... memory sizes to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS 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. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
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... PCI Express x16 slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate...
... PCI Express x16 slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate...
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... chassis. 1 1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. The types of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the headers. 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control...
... chassis. 1 1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. The types of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the headers. 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire. Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 1 2 Pin No. English 11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 26 - If your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 1 2 Pin No. English 11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can use either the front or the back panel audio connectors, but not both at the same time. • Some chassis provide a front panel audio...
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.... GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards...
.... GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards...
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This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so 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 factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer...
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.... In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/12/2007-P35-ICH9-6A79OG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press...
.... In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/12/2007-P35-ICH9-6A79OG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press...
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.... 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 menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings.
.... 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 menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings.
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... down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished...
... down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. After configuring this menu when finished...
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... as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for operating systems that supports this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating...
... as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. set this feature. With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for operating systems that supports this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 - This feature only works for legacy operating...
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... be used in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
... be used in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to be shared with other device. BIOS Setup English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA AHCI Mode SATA Port0-1 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter...
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... Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. This feature will appear: Start detecting at Port..... When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of wires will operate at Port..... GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
... Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. This feature will appear: Start detecting at Port..... When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of wires will operate at Port..... GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard...
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...) port. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. If a cable problem...
...) port. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (JMicron 368 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the JMicron 368 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. If a cable problem...
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... detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
... detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - You can be set to Enabled. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - You can be set to Enabled. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. However, for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan...
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... set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. English 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 Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory...
... set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. English 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 Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory...
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... to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status...
... to return to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status...
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...clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of the battery holder, making them short for your computer. 5. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power...
...clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? A: Some motherboard provides a small amount of the battery holder, making them short for your computer. 5. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power...