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... features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check...
... features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35C-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 ...Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-P35C-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 ...Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the ... Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
... the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH9R SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 81 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 87 5-1-4 Installing the ... Recording 100 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 102 5-3 Troubleshooting 103 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 103 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 104 Regulatory Statements 107 Only the GA-P35C-DS3R supports RAID function. - 5 -
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... IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3.
... IT8718 PCI3 CD_IN COMA Intel® P35 DDRIII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 DDRIII1 DDRII2 DDRII1 FDD PWR_FAN Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 BAT GSATAII0 CLR_CMOS GSATAII1 GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 BIOS SATAII0 SATAII1 SATAII4 SATAII5 IDE1 CI LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3.
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Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/333/ ...MHz) Intel® ICH9R / ICH9 BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround 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-P35C-DS3R.
Only for GA-P35C-S3. - 8 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 / JMicron 368 PCI Bus LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/- (400 (O.C.)/333/ ...MHz) Intel® ICH9R / ICH9 BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround 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-P35C-DS3R.
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GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...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 (Note 5)... 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) Whether the CPU fan speed control...
GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - English Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor ...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 (Note 5)... 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) Whether the CPU fan speed control...
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...Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for... the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
...Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for instructions on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for... the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: ... two DDR3 memory sockets (DDRIII1, DDRIII2) are installed, a message which says memory is installed. 2. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides...• Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to install the memory: ... two DDR3 memory sockets (DDRIII1, DDRIII2) are installed, a message which says memory is installed. 2. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is not supported. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides...• Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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...the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 ... PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics ...
...the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 ... PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics ...
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... in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be used to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 27 - Turn off (S5). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
... in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be used to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 27 - Turn off (S5). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low...
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...assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is reading or...panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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) ... freezes and fails to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
...assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is reading or...panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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) ... freezes and fails to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 -
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... jumper. English 19) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local...
... jumper. English 19) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local...
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...recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to activate certain system features. 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 is recommended that allows the user to modify...
...recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to activate certain system features. 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 is recommended that allows the user to modify...
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The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on page 42. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device...
The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on page 42. : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you to set the first boot device...
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... Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35C-DS3R F4d) 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...
... Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-P35C-DS3R F4d) 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...
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...out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from a... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals ...
...out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from a... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals ...
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... or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
... or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. BIOS Setup Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - The date format is 13:0:0. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time...
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... system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - English IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •...the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices 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 : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity ...
... system startup. • Manual Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - English IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •...the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices 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 : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity ...
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...the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is required...174; Hyper-Threading Technology. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute...
...the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is required...174; Hyper-Threading Technology. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. After configuring this menu when finished. BIOS Setup For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. to 3 (Note) No-Execute...
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Advanced Host Controller Inter- BIOS Setup For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for the SATA controllers. Only ... or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3. face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode...
Advanced Host Controller Inter- BIOS Setup For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - Only for the SATA controllers. Only ... or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Disabled Disables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3. face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode...