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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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 ... 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 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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 ... 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 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT DDRII1 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BATTERY CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COM LPT DDRII1 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L R_USB SYS_FAN2 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIE_3 RTL8111B PCIE_16 PCIE_1 SPDIF_O CODEC PCIE_2 SPDIF_I PCI1 PCI2 IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN Intel® P35 FDD DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRII2 PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9 BATTERY CLR_CMOS SATAII0 SATAII1 JMicron 368 SATAII4 BIOS SATAII5 IDE1 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-P35-DS3L adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) 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; 30.5cm x... 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 - 12 -
... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) 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; 30.5cm x... 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 - 12 -
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...memory sockets as following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go...=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - When... have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed,...
...memory sockets as following guidelines before you are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - A memory module can be used . (Go...=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - When... have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed,...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to... BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
... PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to... BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. English 19) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ... (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. English 19) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals...
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... when the computer boots. 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 the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer...the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
... when the computer boots. 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 the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer...the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 32 - The system will still be used for one time only. To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : Boot...
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...arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35-DS3L F3a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB...The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, ...
...arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35-DS3L F3a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB...The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 33 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, ...
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... name (to erase the default profile name, 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 for the most stable, minimal-...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-DS3L/S3L...
... name (to erase the default profile name, 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 for the most stable, minimal-...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-DS3L/S3L...
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... this channel. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : None, 360K/5.25",...system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for faster system startup. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default),...
... this channel. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are : None, 360K/5.25",...system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for faster system startup. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 36 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default),...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ ...3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ ...
... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 44 - BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ ...3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ ...
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...the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. 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 3-pin CPU fan or ...
...the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan that is set for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 46 - However, for a 4-pin CPU fan. English CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. 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 3-pin CPU fan or ...
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... Optimized Defaults 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 Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations ... Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50...
... Optimized Defaults 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 Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations ... Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 50...
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... English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 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 Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI... Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 -
... English 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 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 Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI... Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 52 -
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Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Save the changes and exit. 2. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to ... Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. Save the changes and exit. 2. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to ... Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; English Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program.
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...to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Intel P35 BIOS for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - When finished, go to ...startup XpressRecovery2..... When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure ...
...to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. Intel P35 BIOS for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will begin to store the backup image file. - 60 - When finished, go to ...startup XpressRecovery2..... When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. Using the Backup Function in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Figure ...
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... must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? Before You Begin: 1. What is saved to a... hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
... must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS ? Before You Begin: 1. What is saved to a... hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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... then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized...
... then press to save settings to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Select Load Optimized...
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... not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. p35ds3l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard...Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Step 4: As the ...
... not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. p35ds3l.f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard...Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 66 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Step 4: As the ...
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.... The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Insert the graphics card. A (Continued...) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 78 - Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Is the power ...connector of the CPU cooler connected to enter BIOS Setup. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn on the CPU. Select "Save & Exit...
.... The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Insert the graphics card. A (Continued...) GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 78 - Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Is the power ...connector of the CPU cooler connected to enter BIOS Setup. Secure the CPU No cooler on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn on the CPU. Select "Save & Exit...