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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN RCA SPDIF LGA775 ATX R_USB1 R_USB2 R_USB3 SYS_FAN2 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 ...SPDIF_I PCI2 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...
Only for GA-P35C-S3. Only for GA-P35C-DS3. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN RCA SPDIF LGA775 ATX R_USB1 R_USB2 R_USB3 SYS_FAN2 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 USB LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 RTL8111B PCIE_3 PCIE_16 CODEC PCIE_1 PCIE_2 SPDIF_O PCI1 ...SPDIF_I PCI2 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...
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...modules DDR2: 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage...1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...
...modules DDR2: 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Only for GA-P35C-S3. "*" Only the GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage...1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...
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... 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Follow the steps below to the CPU. ...
Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Follow the steps below to the CPU. ...
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...channels as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • ... brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory...
...channels as following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS - - - - GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • ... brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory...
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... fully seated in your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came...
... fully seated in your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came...
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... it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
... it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
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...) SPDIF_O 16) SPDIF_I 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 18) COMA 19) LPT 20) CLR_CMOS 21) CI Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external...
...) SPDIF_O 16) SPDIF_I 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 18) COMA 19) LPT 20) CLR_CMOS 21) CI Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN : Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 34 33 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - 2 1 Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire...
... 1 SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2: Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN1 / PWR_FAN : Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 34 33 GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 24 - 2 1 Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire...
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... device. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Only for GA-P35C-S3. GSATAII0 7 1 1 7 GSATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be an even number. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. English 8) SATAII0/1/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2...
... device. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Only for GA-P35C-S3. GSATAII0 7 1 1 7 GSATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND Please connect the L-shaped end of hard drives must be an even number. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. English 8) SATAII0/1/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2...
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... LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the reset switch on when the hard drive.... You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
... LED is off when the system is detected at system startup. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the reset switch on when the hard drive.... You may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
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Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI ...
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and can connect to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI ...
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GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...
GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ...
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...boots. The system will still be used for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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...
...boots. The system will still be used for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . 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...
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.... (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. English The Functions of the and keys (For the Main...
.... (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. English The Functions of the and keys (For the Main...
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... system boot will stop. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the...skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory ...
... system boot will stop. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. No Errors The system boot will skip the detection of the device during the...skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory ...
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...display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. For more information about Intel ...first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease...
...display. (Note) This item is overheated. (Default: Enabled) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - set this item to Enabled for the computer, reducing exposure to limit CPUID maximum value. For more information about Intel ...first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease...
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...do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000. Only for GA-P35C-S3. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - Set this option to Disabled if you ...wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to Disabled. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (...
...do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000. Only for GA-P35C-S3. USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. GA-P35C-DS3R/DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - Set this option to Disabled if you ...wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to Disabled. Only for GA-P35C-DS3R. SATA Port0-1 Native Mode (...