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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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... 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-DS3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3.
... 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-DS3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 - Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3.
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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)...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) 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)...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) Whether the CPU fan speed control...
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...detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is not ...recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
...detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is not ...recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design...or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... graphics card into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the white latch securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at...slot. 3. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required...
... graphics card into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the white latch securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Press the white latch at...slot. 3. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required...
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... chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. 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 the hard drive activity ...
... chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status... 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected at system startup. 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 the hard drive activity ...
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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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ... ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
... and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 25 1 26 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ... ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
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Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions...to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive...
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for P35C-DS3R F4d . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2007-P35-ICH9-6A790G0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions...to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive...
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...of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Submenu Help While in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + 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 ` MB...
...of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Submenu Help While in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + 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 ` MB...
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You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you can use this menu to configure the clock, frequency... 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 ...system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 ...
You can also carry out this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you can use this menu to configure the clock, frequency... 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 ...system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 ...
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Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and .... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. - 39 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and .... Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award...
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... 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Head Number of memory installed on Allows you to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. 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 : • ...of sectors. 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 used , set this ...
... 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Head Number of memory installed on Allows you to CHS. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. 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 : • ...of sectors. 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 used , set this ...
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RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3R. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Only for the SATA controllers. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 .... Advanced Host Controller Inter- face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge...
RAID Enables RAID for GA-P35C-DS3R. Disabled Configures the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI (Note) Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Only for the SATA controllers. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. English 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 .... Advanced Host Controller Inter- face (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Only for GA-P35C-S3. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - SATA AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9 Southbridge...
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...CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes... current CPU/system/power fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
...CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current System/CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field will show "Yes... current CPU/system/power fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
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... to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. If this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note... to boot. mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
... to automatically set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. If this feature. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 52 - Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) (Note... to boot. mode based on system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to enhance the performance of CPU host clock.
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... FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to...
... FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 54 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the PCIe bus voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to...
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...set to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - To ...clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to BIOS settings. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password...
...set to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 56 - To ...clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to BIOS settings. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password...
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...actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Figure 3 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for 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. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1),...
...actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Figure 3 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 64 - Figure 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for 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. Set CD-ROM drive as the example operating system.) A. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1),...