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... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone...
... 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 69 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 69 5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 72 5-1-3 Configuring Microphone...
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GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... 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...
GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... 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...
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When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from ... not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS...
When the power is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from ... not flash the BIOS. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS...
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..., one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.... This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports this item to limit...that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 -
..., one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; English CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.... This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports this item to limit...that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 38 -
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...operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated ...USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 39 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ...
...operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge to AHCI mode. In Legacy mode the SATA controllers use dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to be shared with other device. USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated ...USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 39 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver ...
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.... Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a normal speed of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to Disabled. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will operate at a speed of using the onboard LAN, set this...
.... Note: The Gigabit hub will only operate at a normal speed of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to Disabled. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 40 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of 10/100Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the following message will operate at a speed of using the onboard LAN, set this...
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.... (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
.... (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 42 - S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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... Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - BIOS Setup When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to its... press . The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective....
... Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - BIOS Setup When prompted for the password, press again without entering the password to its... press . The system returns to clear the password settings. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective....
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... select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Failure to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select ...question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
... select the item that are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to install. Failure to install and press the Install button following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your mouse and select ...question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers.
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...first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in... back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first SATA connector is backed up/restored. • It takes...
...first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in... back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first SATA connector is backed up/restored. • It takes...
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Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure ... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). 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. Save the changes and exit. 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Figure 3 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 58 - Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure ... size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). 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 enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel P35 BIOS for the first time. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in...
... to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will then begin the backup process (Figure 11). Intel P35 BIOS for the first time. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to start backing up your hard drive. Figure 12 GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in...
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... to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS...file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to ...
... to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 62 - With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MSDOS mode. During the POST, press the key to your motherboard model. 2. Intel P35 BIOS for P35-DS3L F3a . . . . : BIOS...file that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to ...
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...save the current BIOS file. 2. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS ...damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). ...
...save the current BIOS file. 2. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 3. Do not use the C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 5. B. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS ...damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Click Start>Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). ...
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...EasyTuneTM 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .A. Display Field 8. OVERCLOCKING 2. C.I.A./M.I .B. SMART FAN 4. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and... GO 6. PC HEALTH 5. and M.I .B. 3. and M.I .A. Help 11. may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that...
...EasyTuneTM 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I .A. Display Field 8. OVERCLOCKING 2. C.I.A./M.I .B. SMART FAN 4. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and... GO 6. PC HEALTH 5. and M.I .B. 3. and M.I .A. Help 11. may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in Windows environment, eliminating the need to use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that...
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... to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory space to use for system speed, set the amount of...
... to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 68 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of memory space to use for system speed, set the amount of...
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... your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect. English A. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: Everytime you wish to access the Audio Control...
... your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of device you connect. English A. GA-P35-DS3L/S3L Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: Everytime you wish to access the Audio Control...